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New to planting cotton? Start your homework early

Apr 03, 2020

New growers should study the cotton plant and its common pests before planting.

K-State researcher wins grant for grazing, soil microbe study

Apr 02, 2020

Lydia Zeglin will study the interactions between large grazing animals and soil microbes.

No place is too remote for COVID-19

Apr 01, 2020

View From the Hill: Just because rural Kansas is isolated doesn’t mean it’s safe from the coronavirus.

Sorghum gains share of domestic food market

Mar 31, 2020

Sorghum Focus: Thanks to a years-long effort, sorghum is gaining market share in the human food supply.

Wheat Quality Council calls off hard red winter wheat tour

Mar 30, 2020

The three-day event to sample the state wheat crop and forecast yields has been around since the late 1970s.

Morning Market Review for April 3, 2020

Apr 03, 2020

Wheat regains yesterday’s losses. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for April 3, 2020

Apr 03, 2020

Wheat rises nearly 2% Friday.

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Help is available for struggling dairy producers

Apr 06, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic causes big issues for custom harvesters

Apr 06, 2020

Sony collaborates with agriculture tech firms

Apr 06, 2020

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Apr 06, 2020

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Poll finds regenerative ag brings less stress, more profits

Mar 12, 2020

A South Dakota State University survey asked regenerative ag producers to share their experiences.

Agriculture is the solution, not the problem

Mar 05, 2020

Memories of babies are precious as time flies by

Feb 20, 2020

Every age and every stage has its joy, but the days of the littles tug at the heart.

Trade deals welcome, but will they translate to exports?

Feb 13, 2020

Livestock

Meat processing employees demand more protection

Apr 02, 2020

First worker tested positive for COVID-19 last week, social distancing not possible in processing plants where workers work side by side.

Farm Policy

11 questions on CARES retirement provisions

Apr 06, 2020

Senate Finance Committee Republican staff provide information on retirement account information related to CARES Act.

COVID-19 has widespread impact on ag

Apr 03, 2020

Farmers and USDA chief economist offer insight into grave picture for farmers in last three weeks.

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NRCS proposes changing conservation practice standards

Apr 03, 2020

Public comment accepted through April 23 on proposal to change standards that include practices affecting waterways and erosion control.

Looking for new beef recipes?

Apr 06, 2020

Feeling adventurous? Try Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Beef Jerky Cookies.

New tool to help track attitudes, market

Apr 02, 2020

Farm Progress Panel is a mobile tool all farmers can join to share their voice on range of topics; first up is mental health

Reduce soil compaction potential

Apr 06, 2020

Here is information about tires and equipment that may help you create less soil compaction.

Field results show bio-product fixes N

Apr 02, 2020

Pivot Bio releases results from 2019 showing a consistent yield bump and nitrogen savings across diverse geography.

Keep food trade flowing

Apr 01, 2020

WTO, WHO and FAO leaders call for minimizing trade disruption to keep food flowing across borders.

Crops

How COVID-19 is affecting global grain flows

Apr 06, 2020

U.S. Grains Council CEO says U.S. grain transportation infrastructure is largely operational amid COVID-19, as are international ports.

Why soil compaction is bigger yield threat today

Apr 06, 2020

Bigger machinery and more intense spring rains set the table for soil compaction.

Farmer Iron

Does your farm hold a secret power source?

Mar 25, 2020

Turning methane - or biogas - into electricity is one thing, but what about powering your tractor? At least one company sees an opportunity in the...

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