Workshop in Hays will focus on mental health, farm crisis, nutrition and more MANHATTAN, Kan. — Women involved in agriculture should make plans to attend the “Surviving to Thriving: Care for Yourself to Care for the Farm – Women in Ag Workshop” to be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at the K-State Agricultural Research Center in Hays, 1232 240th Avenue. Registration and supper begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program will be from 6:00…
Program will be presented in 31 locations across the state MANHATTAN, Kan. – On farms large and small across the United States, the number of women making the decisions is growing. Against that backdrop and especially in view of the current struggling farm economy, Kansas State University will host a four-part series of workshops focused on helping women sharpen their farm financial management skills. More than 25,500 women are decision makers on Kansas…
K-State to host seven events around Kansas. MANHATTAN, Kan. –In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in November and finishing up in January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. A.J. Tarpoff, K-State extension beef veterinarian, explains the…
Growers can attend at one of three sites MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Agriculture have set dates for three upcoming workshops focused on food safety training for fresh produce growers. The training is designed to familiarize commercial fruit, vegetable and herb growers with compliance parameters under the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in 2011. The workshops are Nov. 8 in Parsons, Kansas; Nov. 15…
Former National Geographic editor says humans have become dominant force on the planet MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former National Geographic environment editor Dennis Dimick offered a dose of reality to the debate on the world’s changing climate Monday, but noted that humans have the ability to provide solutions to complex challenges. “The basic equation that stands today is that we have benefitted greatly by the use of ancient carbon fossil fuels, like coal and…
K-State ag economists rank state’s farms based on 10 years of KFMA data MANHATTAN, Kan. – A pair of Kansas State University agricultural economists have taken a look at the characteristics that make farms successful in Kansas, and have found that bigger doesn’t always mean better. Greg Ibendahl and Terry Griffin reviewed 10 years of data from the Kansas Farm Management Association to develop a ranking of several hundred farms based on their…
New KARL class members come from farming, banking, corporate, community and more MANHATTAN, Kan. – From Kansas City to Garden City and Sharon Springs to Liberty, members of the newest class of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program jumped into their first seminar recently to become better acquainted and hear updates on the state of agriculture and rural communities. And that was just the first night. “Awkward is awesome,” said one new…
K-State economist has released publication taking a look at impact of MCOOL MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist says a law that once required mandatory reporting of the origin of meat sold in grocery stores likely did not have an impact on consumers’ demand for those products. Glynn Tonsor has completed an analysis of meat demand before, during and after the U.S. Department of Agriculture had implemented mandatory country of…
Annual event focuses on increasing profitability, mitigating risk in swine industry MANHATTAN, Kan. – Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day, planned for Thursday, Nov. 21. “Swine Day incorporates the latest K-State research information on feed, pig livability, management, and disease mitigation,” said Mike Tokach, University Distinguished Professor and swine extension specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “We highlight thought leaders from the U.S. and Canada on threats…
See examples of working forestry management and learn how to implement the practices at the Fall Forestry Field Day on Wednesday, Oct. 9, near Manhattan, Kansas. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Share collective experiences and the latest research for the holistic management of Kansas woodlands and related natural resources at the 25th Annual Fall Forestry Field Day on Oct. 9 at the Geyer Forestry Research Center and Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake No. 2. The event,…