K-State researchers part of coalition focused at increasing sustainability with cover crops

Kansas State University is part of a coalition of universities and other agencies that received funding to study cover crops in sustainable agriculture systems. | Download this photo. Ground-breaking research aims to enhance cover crop-based conservation tillage systems MANHATTAN, Kan. — Agriculture’s grand challenge of feeding the world’s growing population while protecting the environment just got a big boost. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) awarded eight institutions nearly $80 million…

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Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress

Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and offer help. Based on the farm stress program Michigan State University Extension developed for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, this combination of online and in-person trainings is designed specifically…

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