Prepare now for spring flooding – Review your flood coverage or consider a new policy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for Missouri to experience serious flooding again in only a few weeks. Last year’s damage repairs are ongoing, while emergency managers, meteorologists, engineers, farmers, and residents monitor weather forecasts, anticipating another spring flood season. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a great way to protect your home, business, or personal property. According to NFIP, just six inches of…

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Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas

K-State, Fort Hays State to host March 11 event HAYS, Kan. -- Planning for the future is vital and families must take steps to ensure assets for the next generation. To support Kansas families through the process, K-State Research and  Extension is partnering with Fort Hays State University – Small Business Development Center to host a “Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas” program on Wednesday, March 11from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.…

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Record number of acres treated with prescribed fire in Texas

Texans are using prescribed fire more than ever to manage land and mitigate wildfires. A recent statewide survey found that 402,017 acres were treated with prescribed fire in Texas during 2018. That’s an increase of nearly 50,000 acres from the previous year, due to Texans using prescribed fire to manage their land in one of the most successful and cost-effective ways, and Texans are also doing a better job at reporting the use…

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OSU set to host free backyard fruit tree workshop

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Do you have an interest in growing fruit trees in your landscape? Do you already have a few trees, but you would like more information to enhance your production efforts? If so, mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and attend the Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. This informative workshop will take place from 1 p.m. to 4…

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Secretary Perdue Statement on USMCA Signing

(Washington, D.C., January 29, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).   “Today is a good day for American agriculture. Throughout this process, there were many detractors who said it couldn’t be done. But this is further proof that President Trump’s trade negotiation strategy is working. This agreement shows the rest of the world the United States is…

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K-State eyes new approach to soil health in dryland cropping systems

Dryland Soil Health Network meeting set for Feb. 18 in Hays HAYS, Kan. – There’s no teacher like experience, and like any profession, farmers learn from their own experiences plus those of fellow growers and researchers. With that in mind, K-State Research and Extension is launching the Dryland Soil Health Network to help facilitate information sharing and more. A kickoff meeting is set for Feb. 18 in Hays. The meeting runs from 10…

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Nighttime Feeding, Daytime Calving

No matter when you calve your spring-calving herd, it is a good reminder to change the feeding schedule for part, if not all, of the spring-calving cow herd. It is generally accepted that adequate supervision at calving has a significant effect on reducing calf mortality. Saving every calf is always important to the bottom line, but takes on additional urgency when profit margins are narrow. On most ranching operations, supervision of the first-calf…

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CattleFax Cow-Calf Survey Provides Valuable Data

CattleFax is conducting its annual Cow-Calf Survey, sponsored by Crystalyx. Information requested in the survey provides participants and the rest of the industry with valuable data regarding industry benchmarks and trends. The survey takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete and can be accessed by clicking here. The survey will be open from January 7 to February 21. All individual results will be confidential and remain anonymous. Those choosing to participate in the…

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Marshall, Peel to Headline Cattlemen’s Day Program

K-State's 107th Annual Cattlemen's Day set for March 6. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University's Animal Sciences and Industry Department will host Cattlemen's Day 2020 on Friday, March 6 at Weber Hall in Manhattan. Lorna Marshall, Select Sires vice president of beef programs, will kick off the event by highlighting genetic and reproductive trends in the global beef industry. "We're excited to host the 107th KSU Cattlemen's Day," says Ken Odde, K-State professor…

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Tamegrass stocker field day slated Feb. 20 in Girard

Program aims to help producers improve cattle health, pasture management GIRARD, Kan. – Kansas State University’s Southeast Research and Extension Center will host the Tamegrass Stocker Field Day on Feb. 4 to help the area’s producers improve the health, nutrition and pasture management for their cattle herds. “Managing cattle on such tamegrasses as fescue and Bermudagrass requires some specific managerial aspects to be able to grow cattle and forage efficiently,” said Jaymelynn Farney,…

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