Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, May 23

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Swine veterinarian Steve Dritz and veterinary researcher Sue Nitikanchana of K-State have the story on the new disease issue that has emerged for the U.S. pork industry, called porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV...what it is and the pig losses it can cause, how it can spread rapidly, and what hog producers need to be doing in response to its discovery. See more
5/23/2013 8:00:00 AM

Agricultural Alumni Association Honors Three at Spring Event

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The Kansas State University College of Agriculture Alumni Association recognized one of the founders of U.S. Premium Beef, a Kansas Wheat executive and a K-State entomologist for their contributions to agriculture and Kansas during its annual Wild for Ag events on May 4, at the K-State Alumni Center.

5/21/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored

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Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.
5/17/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas State University Researcher Leads International Team Comparing Genetic Code of Ancient and Modern Wheat Cultivars

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Eduard Akhunov knows that sometimes, in order to prepare for the future, we need to study the past.

The Kansas State University plant pathologist is leading an international team of researchers in comparing the genetic code of ancient wheat varieties to that of modern varieties with a goal of improving wheat for different growing conditions throughout the world.

5/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

April Freezes Causing Some Damage To Wheat Tillers and Lower Stems

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The repeated hard freezes in Kansas are taking a toll on some of the wheat furthest along in development, said Jim Shroyer, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist. Temperatures were in the mid- to low-20s on the nights of April 23 and 24, which is low enough to damage wheat in more advanced growth stages, he said.
4/26/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Crops Team Ends 2013 Spring Season on Strong Note

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The Kansas State University Crops Team took second place in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture national crops contest held recently at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The team also competed in the Iowa State Invitational contest at Ames, Iowa in February and the Regional NACTA contest hosted at K-State in March.

4/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

Miller to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Butler County Office

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Charlene Miller will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Butler County office as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 28.
4/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Forest Service to Host Event Agroforestry Field Day Set for Western Kansas

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With the current drought in Kansas, it is important for landowners, farmers, ranchers and natural resource professionals to focus on conservation and management.


4/18/2013 8:00:00 AM

Managing Money is the Topic of April 16 Lecture at K-State Union

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Rachel Cruze, the daughter of financial commentator and expert Dave Ramsey, will speak at Kansas State University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union. The lecture is the sixth installment of the Upson Lecture Series, organized by the K-State student and alumni group, Food for Thought.
4/2/2013 8:00:00 AM

Murphy to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Southwind District

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Jennifer Murphy will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Southwind Extension District as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 14.
4/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Service earn Five Kansans Leader of the Year Awards

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How does a person build a new dairy halfway across a continent? How does a person help schools and businesses succeed with social media? How does a person honor the military with steak dinners across the nation? How does a person encourage creativity in a small-town café? How does a war orphan from Korea become a Kansas judge and a nationally-renowned speaker?
3/27/2013 8:00:00 AM

Ruiz to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas Extension District

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Anthony Ruiz will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas Extension District as an agriculture and natural resources agent specializing in livestock production and natural resources. The district is comprised of Ottawa and Saline counties.
3/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

"In the News" July 2012 Archive

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K-State Vet, Livestock Specialist Discuss Swine Gestation Stalls
7-2-12 - Barn OnAir & OnLine - Steve Dritz & Joel DeRouchey
Recent news that some major U.S. restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, will phase out buying of pork supplied by producers who use gestation stalls for pregnant sows has sparked conversation and concern among pork producers as well as consumers.
1/31/2013 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 13

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The administrator of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, discusses a variety of farm management topics: he tells how producers can make use of the new Kansas Farm Enterprise Profit Center Summary the association has just released; he also talks about the uncertain future of the estate tax rules, and how this impacts farm estate planning; and he offers some thoughts on last-minute, end-of-year farm income tax management. See more
12/13/2012 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 6

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K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom discusses cropping systems that promote water use efficiency, centering on cropping intensity, selection and management...he suggests that farmers think about flexible crop rotations that can respond to changes in water availability. See more
12/6/2012 8:00:00 AM