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Cattlemen’s Clinic to Equip Local Producers with Modern Tools and Insights

Thursday, July 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is hosting a Cattlemen’s Clinic to help local cattle producers stay current on emerging tools and management practices. The event will feature sessions on virtual fencing, mineral nutrition and trace mineral programs, weaning strategies, and parasite control... Read More.

Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission Meeting to Be Held July 22

Monday, July 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission (KOARC) will be held in Room 180 of the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, located at 5015 E 29th Street N in Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00... Read More.

Humboldt Farmer Named 2026 Corn Advocate of the Year

Friday, July 17

Kylie Geffert of Humboldt has been recognized by the National Corn Growers Associaton as one of four 2026 Corn Advocates of the year. In a news release, NCGA said Geffert and the other three honorees have been relable advocates for America's corn farmers... Read More.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Issues Historic Third Consecutive Proclamation Honoring Antique Tractor Preservation Day

Friday, July 17

Michael Hinton, Founder of National Antique Tractor Preservation Day, 2025 National Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee, and Creator of TalkingTractors.com, Continues to Champion America's Agricultural Heritage TOPEKA, Kan. — For the third consecutive year, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued an official proclamation recognizing Antique... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Celebrates 89 Years of Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo

Tuesday, July 14

The Pretty Prairie Rodeo, known for decades as Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo, is in its 89th season this year. Pretty Prairie native Julie Graber has been involved with the rodeo her entire life. For the past 27 years, she has been a member of the... Read More.

Soil & Soul: Tackling Farm Stress Together in Central Kansas

Friday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - When you live in Kansas, you know farming isn’t just a job - it’s a way of life, a family legacy, and the heartbeat of our rural communities. But these days, the fields feel heavier, not just with the weight of... Read More.

Nebraska Officially Recognizes Antique Tractor Preservation Day, Joining Growing National Agricultural Heritage Initiative

Wednesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan., - July 7, 2026 — Nebraska has become the latest state to officially recognize Antique Tractor Preservation Day, as Governor Jim Pillen today proclaimed August 22, 2026, as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in the State of Nebraska. The proclamation recognizes the nationally... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 7

KANSAS - This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest continued over the holiday weekend, with farmers finishing up... Read More.

Registration Now Open for 2026 Kansas Ag Growth Summit

Monday, July 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture invites you to join them in Manhattan this summer as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the 11th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 410... Read More.

Kelsy Sproul Selected for the 2026 CoBank National Partnership in Agricultural Literacy Award

Thursday, July 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. - July 2, 2026 – The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) has selected Kelsy Sproul, a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University, as the recipient of its 2026 CoBank Partnership in Agricultural... Read More.

Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, July 1

KANSAS - This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Temperatures continue to rise as a heat advisory is issued... Read More.

Corn Planted Acreage Down 3% from 2025, Soybean Acreage up 5% from Last Year

Tuesday, June 30

(WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down 3% from last year, according to the Acreage report released today. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.4 million... Read More.