Women Managing the Farm plans annual conference Feb. 9-11
Women Managing the Farm plans annual conference Feb. 9-11 (k-state.edu)
Farm analyst program helps Kansas producers make financial decisions
K-State’s Winsor reviews what the program can provide for landowners By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University farm analyst LaVell Winsor is hailing a program in the Department of Agricultural Economics that has a long history of helping farm families review their finances and make a financial plan. The university’s Farm Analyst program offers one-on-one consultation, using active farmers, ranchers and extension agents who are trained as K-State…
Cattle Chat: Knowing when to feed hay
K-State beef cattle experts discuss ways to best meet the winter nutritional needs of the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — When training for a sports competition, athletes often match their dietary requirements to the training regimen. In a similar way, a pregnant beef cow’s nutritional demands increase as she gets closer to the birth event, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “As the cows move…
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…
Preparation is key to successful calving season
K-State veterinarian reviews steps for cattle producers before and after calving By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek said being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will bring home the newborn calves successfully. “We're approaching the end of the second trimester and moving into the third trimester which means the metabolic demands of that cow…
Cattle Chat: Long-term gestational impacts
K-State beef cattle experts discuss how nutrition and stress in utero impact animals for a lifetime MANHATTAN, Kan. — During pregnancy, regular checkups are key for mother and baby to maintain good health. The same is true for beef cattle, according to the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. “In the case of replacement heifers, research has shown that if their diet was restricted when they were in utero, there can be…
Windbreaks in decline; state forester says program will help Kansas farmers, ranchers
55% of Kansas windbreaks are in fair to poor condition, according to the most recent data provided through the Great Plains Initiative 2. Great Plains Initiative indicates more than half of state’s windbreaks are in fair to poor condition MANHATTAN, Kan. – A state forest official said an initiative to support windbreaks and other green infrastructure on Kansas farms is much-needed in light of recent data indicating that more than half of windbreaks…
Cattle Chat: Record keeping priorities
Record keeping is an important part of beef cattle management. K-State beef cattle experts offer up the most important records to keep on the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — Deciding what to keep or get rid of can be a challenge when sorting out clothes in a closet or clearing out relics from childhood because often there is an emotional factor influencing the decision. Emotional decision-making can also influence the beef cattle herd where…
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,…
Cattle Chat: Vaccine handling tips
K-State beef cattle veterinarian shares best practices for vaccine management MANHATTAN, Kan. — One of the many lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of handling vaccines properly. That is true not only for this vaccine, but for all biologic products in both human and animal medicine, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. Many factors can interfere with a vaccine’s efficacy, according…
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