K-State and collaborators double down on making water, nutrients go further on Southern Plains farms

New research aims to boost rainfed agriculture by improving efficiencies and soil health MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University is leading a multi-agency team focused on improving water and nitrogen use efficiencies and improving soil health in the semi-arid southern Great Plains. The nearly $10 million five-year research effort is led by K-State University Distinguished Professor Chuck Rice and includes a transdisciplinary team from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Oklahoma…

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Feed Bunk Management

Warren Rusche SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate When it comes to nutritional management of growing and finishing cattle, the scientific aspects tend to get the most attention. Hours are spent getting the formulations right and debating the merits of different ingredients and additives. In truth, feeding cattle successfully is as much art and judgment as science. Judgment is required to balance between over- and under-feeding. Under-feeding limits performance and possibly Quality Grade.…

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