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Kansas Cotton Growers Urged to Scout for Plant Bugs, Fleahoppers and Watch for Emerging Jassid Threat
As cotton enters the squaring stage across southern Kansas, producers are being encouraged to closely monitor fields for insect pests that can damage the crop’s earliest fruiting structures and reduce both yield and fiber quality.K-State…
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Western Kansas Cow Camp Offers Hands-On Training for Beef Producers
Beef producers looking to strengthen their management skills will have the opportunity to gain practical experience during the third annual Western Kansas Cow Camp, scheduled for Sept. 9-10 in Hays.
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Recent Scrapie Case Highlights Importance of Identification and Biosecurity for Sheep and Goat Producers
A recent case of scrapie in Oregon is reminding sheep and goat producers across the country about the importance of animal identification, traceability and biosecurity.Kelsey Bentley, K-State small ruminant specialist, said scrapie is a fatal…
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Farmland Values Continue to Climb as Cash Rental Rates Hold Steady
U.S. farmland values continued their upward trend in 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year of increases, although the pace of appreciation has slowed compared to recent years, according to the U.S.
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Weather Shapes Mixed Outlook for Summer Fruit Crops
Warmer weather in California and damaging freezes in Florida created a mixed outlook for the nation’s summer fruit crops, according to USDA’s July Fruit Outlook report.USDA research economist Helen Wakefield said weather has been the…
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Long-Term Planning and Communication Are Key to Successful Pasture Leases
Turning cropland into productive pasture can be a worthwhile investment, but producers should carefully consider how improvements such as fencing, water systems and forage establishment fit into a lease agreement before spending money.That was the…
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Drought Shifts Across U.S. Crop Regions as Midwest Conditions Worsen
While the overall U.S. drought picture changed little during July, shifting weather patterns significantly altered drought conditions across several major crop-producing regions, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.The latest U.S.
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New Study Examines Gray Wolf Diet and Potential Implications for Livestock
A new study examining the feeding habits of gray wolves in northeastern California is providing fresh insight into how the predators interact with livestock, and the findings could offer valuable lessons for other states if…
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USDA Launches $500 Million Initiative to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a new effort aimed at reducing fertilizer costs for farmers while strengthening domestic production, part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to improve the nation’s fertilizer…
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AI and Automation Transform USDA Grading Across Agriculture
Artificial intelligence and advanced automation are reshaping the way the U.S. Department of Agriculture grades agricultural products, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding access to grading services for producers while maintaining the quality standards consumers…
