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Kansas animal health commissioner says H5N1 vaccine getting closer

Friday, November 22

The animal health commissioner for the Kansas Department of Agriculture says a vaccine could be available soon to guard against H5N1 in dairy cattle. Justin Smith tells Brownfield… “It’s not available yet, it’s efficacy hasn’t been proven, but we’re on the way,” he says. Four...

Keeping animal health a priority

Friday, November 22

A technical services veterinarian at Pharmgate Animal Health says maintaining animal health should remain a priority in the winter months. Nicholas Lauterbach says it’s a good idea for farms to have a good biosecurity plan in place. “What are we doing today, what can...

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.Over the coming months, these...

Researchers studying how feedlot surfaces impact cattle production, health

Friday, November 8

A new feedlot innovation center in eastern Nebraska is studying how different feedlot surfaces can impact cattle production and health. University of Nebraska Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson says they’re following research from a Canadian feedlot comparing roller compacted concrete to traditional dirt pens....

Farmers for Soil Health enrollment open

Tuesday, November 5

The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two...

INFB Health Plans reaches 10,000 people covered milestone

Tuesday, October 29

Indiana Farm Bureau says their health care coverage is addressing a significant need in rural communities. Health Plans Manager Steve Allen says it is the fourth year of offering coverage. INFB Health Plans is now covering more 10,000 people. “Our farmer community came to us...

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger...

The effects of perennial cover crops on soil health

Friday, October 18

An assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University says his department is looking at how using Kura clover as a cover crop can impact corn production. Yichao Rui says the system could help boost nitrogen in the soil. “Integrating perennial Kura clover into a corn production...

Indiana farmer says investments in crop health has made a difference

Thursday, October 3

An Indiana grain and dairy farmer says investing in crop health has been beneficial in a tough growing season. Lance Sommer farms in the northeast part of the state. He says a dry spell late in the growing season had a huge impact on...

Reno County Commissioners Approve Replacement of HVAC Control Systems for the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and Health Department

Wednesday, September 25

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno county Commissioners Wednesday approved replacement of the HVAC control systems for the Courthouse and the adjoining Law Enforcement Center and Health Department whose systems are interconnected. The existing system was installed...

New online course provides mental health resources

Wednesday, September 25

A new resource is available to provide practical support strategies and information to help navigate mental health challenges in rural communities. Julie Lux says Rural Minds has partnered with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet to provide the “Mental Health and...

Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance releases Farm Stress Survey results

Thursday, September 19

The senior director of communications and media relations at Ohio Farm Bureau says a recent survey measured stress levels and coping strategies in farmers. Ty Higgins says the Mental Health Alliance was formed to help farmers through tough times. “We knew about the the...