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Cattle Chat: Defining Cow Efficiency

Tuesday, February 10

K-State beef cattle experts discuss why better measurement, sound husbandry and pre-calving management matter for efficiency in cow herds MANHATTAN, Kan. — When it comes to cow efficiency, beef producers often focus on outputs like weaning weights and pregnancy rates. K-State beef cattle experts recently discussed which performance metrics... Read More.

It’s February: Are You Thinking About Tomatoes — Yet?

Friday, February 6

K-State horticulture expert gets you ready for planting this year’s crop MANHATTAN, Kan — It’s still nearly three months before Kansas gardeners begin to put tomato plants into the ground, yet Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan says it’s not too early for gardeners... Read More.

K-State Opens Registration for Finances and the Farm Online Course

Friday, February 6

Popular course will aid producers in many areas of financial management, organizers say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics has announced plans to offer a popular online course that helps producers develop strong financial skills and make informed decisions that... Read More.

Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week set for Feb. 8–14

Thursday, February 5

Effort aims to reduce wildfire risk across the state, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fire, weather, and emergency response agencies and organizations from across Kansas are encouraging residents to take part in Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week, February 8-14, to learn how working together can... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Managing body condition for the calving season

Wednesday, February 4

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how to manage body condition scores for outliers in the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Wade Newland, Ag Drones

Wednesday, February 4

Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across... Read More.

Kansas Land Values Reflect Stability

Tuesday, February 3

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas State University Extension experts. After several years of rapid appreciation, the land market is showing more measured movement, influenced by profitability pressures, interest rates and the increasingly... Read More.

USDA Launches Indonesia Trade Mission to Increase Exports, Reduce Costs, and Support American Farmers

Monday, February 2

(Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 1, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, today to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation... Read More.