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Cattle Chat: The Economics of Creep Feeding

Tuesday, August 18

K-State veterinarians look at the benefits of supplementing calf nutrition with the practice of creep feeding MANHATTAN, Kan. – As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain... Read More.

Five Generations, One 4-H Legacy

Monday, August 17

Stafford County family has led local 4-H efforts for nearly 90 years HUDSON, Kan. - Tucked off the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kansas Highway 281 lies Clarence Alpers' farmstead, where cattle graze and wheat, milo, corn, alfalfa and soybeans grow throughout the year. The... Read More.

UPDATED NOTICE: Sorghum Connection Field Days Adjusted for Aug. 26–27; Dighton Field Day Remains Aug. 28

Monday, August 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Extension, K-State Department of Plant Pathology, and the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) have recently announced adjustments for the Sorghum Connection program’s Aug. 26 field day near Bavaria and the Aug. 27 field day near Dorrance. The Friday, Aug. 28... Read More.

America Honors Antique Tractor Preservation Day | August 22nd

Monday, August 17

On August 22nd, communities across America will have the opportunity to celebrate Antique Tractor Preservation Day and honor the farmers, families, innovators, and machines that played an important role in building our nation. Preserving antique tractors and agricultural equipment keeps an important part of America’s agricultural story... Read More.

Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance

Friday, August 14

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas and... Read More.

From Kansas Fields to Food Aid

Friday, August 14

KANSAS - For Kansas wheat farmers, feeding the world is more than a figure of speech. This week, wheat grown in western Kansas began a journey across the ocean to provide food for people facing hunger thousands of miles away. On August 10, the U.S.-flagged... Read More.

Land Institute to Host Community Days Event in Salina

Thursday, August 13

SALINA, Kan. - The Land Institute is hosting a "Community Days" event at the Marty Bender Nature Area in Salina on September 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., focusing on native prairie preservation and wetland renewal. This interactive program invites the public to... Read More.

Scouting Soybean Fields Now Can Prevent Costly Insect Damage, K-State Expert Says

Wednesday, August 12

The adult bean leaf beetle remain active until soybean pods are no longer available later in the season. Bean leaf beetles, podworms pose greatest threat during August as soybeans set pods By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas soybean growers... Read More.

Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report for Week Ending August 9

Tuesday, August 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. - For the week ending August 9, 2026, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 37% short, 36% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 20%... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Pursuing Viable Ownership Options for Rock Springs Ranch

Sunday, August 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In response to recent attention surrounding the future of Rock Springs Ranch, the Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is continuing to explore viable options for the ownership of Rock Springs Ranch, its camp and conference center that has served Kansas 4-H... Read More.

2026 Sorghum Connection Field Days Set for Aug. 26–28

Friday, August 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Sorghum Connection series, launched and enhanced by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) in 2024 in collaboration with K-State Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces a third year of comprehensive field days. The field days are focused on... Read More.

Kansas Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Selected

Thursday, August 6

KANSAS - Three finalists have been selected for the 2026 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Named in honor of renowned... Read More.