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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Cody Stufflebean

The home football team sets up for a goal-line play, trying to score a go-ahead touchdown and help cement a winning conference record. As the play clock runs down, the players take the field. But in addition to the quarterback and running back, there are... Read More.

Registration Now Open for 2026 Women Grow the Farm Conference

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Registration is officially open for the 2026 Women Grow the Farm Conference, the premier event dedicated to inspiring, connecting and empowering women shaping every facet of agriculture. The conference will be held February 12–13, 2026, in Manhattan, Kansas, and will feature... Read More.

K-State to Honor Farmers at TAPS Awards Banquet

Annual competition challenges producers to test water-saving strategies GARDEN CITY, Kan. — Farmers from Kansas and other parts of the world who have competed against each other in an increasingly popular program to test new water saving strategies will be recognized during an awards banquet... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Evaluating Replacement Heifers Ahead of Breeding Season

K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success MANHATTAN, Kan. — Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout... Read More.

Caring for Poinsettias

K-State horticulture expert says popular holiday plant can be maintained year-round  MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season.  Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round,... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Keeping an Eye Out for Theileria

K-State beef cattle experts detail Theileria threats, how it’s transmitted and ways producers can stay ahead of the disease  MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University beef cattle experts are urging producers to stay alert this winter as new research reveals that Theileria, a tick-borne parasite affecting cattle... Read More.