Farm News

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 fighting MANHATTAN, 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.

K-State Research Team Studying Ways to Find Value in Wastewater

Monday, November 17

Agricultural economist details the university's efforts to conserve the Ogallala Aquifer by finding value in every drop MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are leading an innovative effort to turn livestock wastewater into a reusable resource in a project that helps to conserve the... Read More.

Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference

Friday, November 14

Regional event set for Jan. 8-10 in St. Joseph, Mo. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems. The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference,... Read More.

K-State Expert Shares Tips to Safely — and Legally — Harvest Wildlife this Winter

Friday, November 14

Tagging and cooling the animal are key first steps, says Ricketts MANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas hunters head outdoors this winter, Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts reminds them that harvesting wild game comes with both legal and safety responsibilities. “The first thing you need... Read More.

Bridgman Oil Named Hutchinson/Reno County Agribusiness of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Agri-Business of the Year Award is intended to honor the agri-businesses in Reno County and thank them for the important role they play in strengthening the local ag economy. This year’s Agri-Business of the Year Award went to Bridgman Oil. The... Read More.

Royer Family Named Farm Focus Family of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week. There have now been over 100 families in Reno County that have been recognized for their contributions to Reno County Agriculture. This year’s Farm Focus Family... Read More.

Hutchinson Chamber Names Farm Focus Family of the Year, Honors Local Businesses at November Breakfast

Wednesday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 12, 2025) - On Wednesday morning, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its November membership breakfast, sponsored by PrairieLand Partners, celebrating local achievements in business and agriculture. The event kicked off by naming Acoustic Contracting, Inc. as the November Small Business... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Monday, November 3

University plans nine events beginning in early December MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a Shifting... Read More.

Soybean, Corn Growers Urged to Scout for Disease Threats After Harvest

Monday, November 3

Soybean cyst nematode, tar spot continue spread in Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas farmers wrapping up harvest season are being urged to stay alert to crop diseases that could impact next year’s yields, according to Rodrigo Onofre, row crop plant pathologist with K-State Extension. For soybean... Read More.

K-State to Highlight Nutrition Calculator During Annual Swine Day Nov. 20

Thursday, October 30

University's swine nutrition team says tool will help producers increase profitability MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University swine experts have created a new swine calculator that they say can help producers increase profitability on their farms. The tool, which can be found online at... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Tuesday, October 28

University plans nine events beginning in early December MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a... Read More.

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

Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers

K-State Research Team Studying Ways to Find Value in Wastewater

Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference

K-State Expert Shares Tips to Safely — and Legally — Harvest Wildlife this Winter

Bridgman Oil Named Hutchinson/Reno County Agribusiness of the Year

Royer Family Named Farm Focus Family of the Year

Hutchinson Chamber Names Farm Focus Family of the Year, Honors Local Businesses at November Breakfast

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Soybean, Corn Growers Urged to Scout for Disease Threats After Harvest

K-State to Highlight Nutrition Calculator During Annual Swine Day Nov. 20

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

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