Last week was a busy one for the AGA at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana. We were glad to see a great turnout for this convention! This year's convention title sponsors were SweetPro and Neogen. The week began with an AGA Board of Directors meeting. Next on the schedule was the opening general session, which included Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources as keynote speaker, the state of the…
By Mike PorterSenior Wildlife and Fisheries Consultant Some ponds attract more ducks, and attract ducks more consistently, than other ponds. What can be done to increase the likelihood of ducks visiting a pond? The following management strategies increase the likelihood of migratory ducks visiting a pond. Read more information about fencing ponds and water access points online: Pond FencingFloating Polyethylene Pipe for Livestock Water Access at a Fenced Pond 1. Increase water clarity.…
By Myriah Johnson, Ph.D.Economics Program Leader and Agricultural Economics Consultant Promoting the proper use of antibiotics in animal agriculture to preserve their efficacy for both animal and human health is of prime importance. That’s a goal of the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA), which Noble Research Institute became a founding member of in 2018. The industry-oriented program was created by the nonprofit Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to advance…
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…
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…
In first year, they’ve found that plants produce more CBD when grown indoors HAYSVILLE, Kan. – After one year of growing industrial hemp in test plots, Kansas State University researchers say they’ve moved closer to providing guidance to producers interested in growing the alternative crop in Kansas. In April 2018, Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer signed a bill enacting the Alternative Crop Research Act, leading to the legal production of industrial hemp in the…
(Washington, D.C., December 10, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a big win for American workers and the economy, especially for our farmers and ranchers. The agreement improves virtually every component of the old NAFTA, and the agriculture industry stands to gain significantly,”…
K-State experts advise beef producers on ways to minimize this expense MANHATTAN, Kan. – When asking cow-calf producers what it costs to raise cattle, often they will list feed and equipment as two of the largest expenses they have. Others might include labor on the list. But experts at Kansas State University say that one cost not often thought of or accounted for is the decreasing value of the cow over time. “Labor,…
Project is one of seven funded by the Irrigation Innovation Consortium MANHATTAN, Kan. – A project led by a Kansas State University agronomist that uses technology to study microclimate data is among seven ideas to be funded by the Irrigation Innovation Consortium, the group has announced. Eduardo Santos, an associate professor in the Department of Agronomy, is the lead researcher in a project titled Deployment and Maintenance of Flux Towers in Kansas to be…
Christine Gelley, Ohio State University Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator, Noble County The benefits of utilizing cover crops in both grazing and agronomic crop production are numerous. However, each cover crop system is unique. There is no blanket “yes” or “no” answer to the question- Do cover crops need fertilizer? Incorporating Cover Crops Each farm is different and therefore the way you use cover crops can differ too. Whether you are a…