K-State vegetable research leads to food bank donation

University partnered with local organizations to provide more than 11,000 pounds to hungry families OLATHE, Kan. – The work that Kansas State University researchers do to determine the best and safest ways to grow tasty, nutritious fresh vegetables has yielded a bountiful benefit for hungry Kansas and Missouri families.   Fresh produce research at K-State’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center during the 2019 growing season resulted in a donation of 11,241 pounds…

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Check Your Credit: Program helps Kansans stay on top of their credit reports

Sign up any time for ongoing extension program MANHATTAN, Kan. – We know that it’s a good idea to check what credit reporting bureaus have on file about us to make sure it’s accurate, but it’s easy to forget. K-State Research and Extension has launched a new program to help Kansans stay on top of their credit files. The program will send email reminders about every four months, prompting participants to check their…

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Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef

New ads tackle the topics of health, sustainability and meat substitutes with the iconic brand’s unique personality and swagger (Beef Checkoff) — Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is addressing common questions and hot topics in the beef industry head-on with the launch of new digital and social media ads. The ads focus on the topics of sustainability, health and meat substitutes.…

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Research Hair Shedding EPD Launched by Angus Genetics Inc.

Genetic tool will be used to predict heat tolerance and tolerance to fescue toxicosis. The American Angus AssociationⓇ launches a research expected progeny difference (EPD) for hair shedding Feb. 5, 2020. The research EPD has been in development since 2011 and is now brought to fruition through the collaboration of the American Angus AssociationⓇ, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University and the University of Missouri (MU). Early summer…

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AngusLink and EarthClaims LLC Announce Service Partnership

Agreement combines American Angus Association offerings with G.A.P. certification. Producers seeking to document their added value on Angus feeder calves just got a more cost-effective option. EarthClaims, LLC, and the American Angus Association® have reached an agreement to provide bundled verification services. The bundled service includes certification under the Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Program (G.A.P.) certification from EarthClaims with options for age and source, Angus-sired genetics, non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) and…

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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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