Farm News

Despite Winter’s Chill, Gardeners Can Still Prep for Spring

Thursday, December 4

Storing potatoes, testing old seed make December’s to-do list MANHATTAN, Kan. — Gardeners who may be getting antsy for spring can still find plenty to do during winter’s colder months, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. For starters, she says, it’s a good time... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John and Shelley Gardner, Christmas at Pumpkin Pants Ranch

Wednesday, December 3

“Make Christmas magic.” That’s the goal of one family that is using their rural Kansas facility to create special holiday memories for kids and families. As we have previously described, John and Shelley Gardner are the founders of Pumpkin Pants Ranch. Since 2023, they have... Read More.

Beat the Chill: Essential Layering Tips

Wednesday, December 3

K-State fashion studies experts give their tips for staying warm this season MANHATTAN, Kan. — No one wants to be stuck outside in cold temperatures without the proper attire. Kelsie Doty, an assistant professor of fashion studies in Kansas State University’s College of Health and... Read More.

K-State Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Choosing and Caring for Live Christmas Trees

Wednesday, December 3

Tree safety starts when you pick one from the lot MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said there are three characteristics to avoid when selecting a live Christmas tree: Dull, gray-green needles. Dry, stiff and brittle needles. Needles drop from tree... Read More.

State Weather Official Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Conditions, Travel

Tuesday, December 2

Conditions can change rapidly in the Sunflower State, Redmond says MANHATTAN, Kan. — The calendar says the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Chip Redmond is not so sure you ought to get locked in on just that date.“Winter conditions in Kansas can change... Read More.

Kansas Agriculture Hero of the Month: Charles Atkinson

Monday, December 1

For Charles Atkinson, agriculture isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a legacy, a mission, and an act of stewardship rooted in faith and family. A sixth-generation farmer from Great Bend, Charles has spent over four decades working the land, raising cattle, and advocating for Kansas farmers... Read More.

Cattle Chat: How Producers Can Find the Right Type of Cow for Their Land

Tuesday, November 25

K-State beef cattle experts offer new insights highlighting the tradeoffs between grazing larger versus smaller cows MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the beef industry evolves, Kansas State University beef cattle experts say producers may benefit from rethinking long-held assumptions about cow size, milk production and grazing... Read More.

K-State Entomologist Shares Tips for Keeping Winter Pests Out of Homes, Yards

Monday, November 24

Cloyd says most insects are more of a nuisance, rather than danger MANHATTAN, Kan. — With cooler temperatures pushing fall pests toward homes, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd says a few simple sanitation steps can stop nuisance insects before they settle in.“As the temperature gets... Read More.

Air Force Flyers Jet for New Ranch Life in Kansas

Tuesday, November 18

Retired Air Force veterans start regenerative ranch in eastern Kansas Childhood dreams generally take people away from home, but Drew Bures’ dream to fly jets just like Maverick in “Top Gun,” has allowed him the opportunity to return to the same place he watched... Read More.

Kansas County Farm Bureaus Partner With Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Tuesday, November 18

How hunting provides food to Kansas communities and the ways Farm Bureau stepped up to help (November 5, 2025) — The tradition of hunting in Kansas is strong with generations of families. Conservation of many hunted species is vital to the landscape in Kansas.... Read More.

Cattle Chat: What Producers Can Do to Cut Down Bull Conflict

Tuesday, November 18

K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers may want to consider housing bulls for minimal fightingMANHATTAN, Kan. — Anyone who’s ever had a difficult roommate knows the struggle of sharing space — and according to Kansas State University beef experts, bulls aren’t much... Read More.

Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers

Monday, November 17

Washington, D.C., (November 17, 2025) — Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over... Read More.