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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Roger Minniear, MM Fiber Mill

Wednesday, May 13

This is quite a yarn. In fact, it is all about yarn. This is the story of a fiber mill that spins various kinds of natural fibers into yarn, and ships it across the nation. Roger and Penny Minniear are the founders, owners and operators of... Read More.

K-State Agriculture Expert Urges Safety when Driving Off-Road Vehicles

Wednesday, May 13

Larson notes that more than 600 Americans die annually due to ATV, UTV accidents MANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas’ weather warms, the use of off-road vehicles becomes more common on the state’s farms and ranches. Tawnie Larson, the program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Crop Experiencing Challenges this Spring

Tuesday, May 12

Extreme temperature change, weather damage and disease are posing an issue to Kansas producers, say K-State experts MANHATTAN, Kan. — Following fall weather that benefited wheat growth, Kansas producers are now facing challenges in wheat fields across the state. From drought stress and repeated freeze events... Read More.

Former Microsoft Executive and Kansas Native to Speak During KARL Event

Friday, May 8

Agricultural leadership program graduates one class, set to announce the next MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 8, 2026) — Tickets are now available for the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program’s Big Event on June 6, featuring the most recent graduating class and a keynote address... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Marcia Fish, alpacas

Wednesday, May 6

A package is arriving in Japan. It is an item made from alpaca fiber, crafted by an artisan and alpaca producer halfway around the globe in rural Kansas. Marcia Fish and her husband are the owners of Alpacas at Orchard Hill Farm in northeast Kansas.... Read More.

K-State and National Experts Discuss How Imports and Exports Shape State-Level Economic Outcomes

Wednesday, May 6

K-State agricultural policy expert Jenny Ifft says tarriffs can have uneven consequences based on a state's reliance on imports or exports. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Tariffs on imports and exports continue to create uneven economic impacts across the United States, affecting agricultural producers, input costs and... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Growth Implants’ Effect on Efficiency

Tuesday, May 5

K-State beef cattle experts discuss performance benefits, hormone misconceptions and management considerations regarding the use of growth implants MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University beef cattle experts say growth-promoting implants continue to be one of the most effective and researched tools available to beef producers. On... Read More.

Now’s the Time to Fertilize Warm-Season Grasses in Kansas

Tuesday, May 5

Late spring, early summer applications are ideal, says K-State horticulture expert MANHATTAN, Kan. — It’s crunch time for homeowners and others who manage warm-season grasses in Kansas. “Turfgrasses should be fertilized when they are actively growing,” said K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan. “For warm-season grasses, that... Read More.