K-State researchers studying sorghum’s energy value
K-State researchers studying sorghum’s energy value
Using Feedlot Manure to Reduce Crop Production Costs
Using Feedlot Manure to Reduce Crop Production Costs (sdstate.edu)
Herbicide-resistant weeds? K-State researcher hopes to crush them
Kumar studying system that destroys weed seed during crop harvest MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University researcher in western Kansas says he may have an innovative way to kill weeds commonly found in farmer’s fields: simply put, he wants to crush ‘em. That’s right, says Vipan Kumar, a weed scientist at the Agricultural Research Center in Hays: He’s studying a method known as Harvest Weed Seed Control (HWSC) in which weed seed…
K-State plans sessions to help farmers better understand risk management tools
Volatility in markets hastens need for risk management strategies MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a four-part workshop being held at three dozen locations in Kansas to help farmers and ranchers deal with the uncertainty of fluctuating grain and input prices. Kansas State University officials said the program, Risk Management Skills for Kansas Women in Agriculture, will focus on numerous topics, including: Determining costs of production. Utilizing crop insurance. Crop marketing plans. Government farm programs. LaVell Winsor,…
Valuing Corn Stalk Bales
Valuing Corn Stalk Bales | UNL Beef
Autonomous pest control to benefit farmers economically, environmentally
Researchers are using small, robotic vehicles -- similar to the one shown above -- to identify and treat pest infestations in farm fields. K-State researcher says robotic vehicles could stop a localized infestation before it spreads By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Autonomous pest control vehicles could become a valuable asset to farmers in the future as they create an opportunity for new intelligence and a way of…
K-State researchers seeking best ways to grow cotton in Kansas
Crop may have a place in areas where water is less available MANHATTAN, Kan. – Is there room for cotton in Kansas…the Wheat State? There certainly is, said Kansas State University water resources engineer Jonathan Aguilar, who is currently studying the best ways to grow a crop that is traditionally grown in warmer climates. “One of the reasons we are looking at cotton is because it is drought resistant, or at least doesn't…
K-State: Wheat genomics discoveries have the potential to improve bread quality
University researchers report key breakthrough as part of global project MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers have published recent findings that highlight their discovery of a gene in ancient wheat that gives superior strength and elasticity to bread dough. Liangliang Gao, a post-doctoral scientist in K-State’s Wheat Genetics Resource Center, said the work is part of a larger project involving research groups worldwide and spanning more than 50 years of collecting 242 unique…
Jack Frost Will Bite Soon – Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages
Jack Frost Will Bite Soon - Precautions for Feeding Frosted Forages | Agronomic Crops Network (osu.edu)
How Far is too Far to Transport Cows to Winter Cornstalks?
How Far is too Far to Transport Cows to Winter Cornstalks? | UNL Beef