Agriculture

Geesling chosen for large scholarship as part of K-State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Training Program for Rural Kansas

February 7, 2024

MANHATTAN — Kaylee Geesling of rural Turon was one of six students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University chosen for the largest veterinary scholarship program offered by the state of Kansas: the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas, or VTPRK.Geesling, who graduated from Fairfield High School, has worked at the Geesling Family Farm, graduated from Pratt Community College, worked for South Fork Veterinary Hospital in Pratt, and interned at the 6666 Ranch in Texas (spring of 2022), prior to earning this prestigious scholarship through Kansas State University.“I am so incredibly thankful to have been selected for the VTPRK program.

St. John cattleman attends KLA Leadership Conference

February 2, 2024

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Farmers’ market and food producer workshops offered

January 31, 2024

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer four regional Local Food Producer Workshops to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers.Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy.

Master Gardener Consider frost dates when selecting fruit trees

January 19, 2024

Fruit Trees and FrostIf you are considering purchasing fruit trees this spring, there are certain factors that should be considered for some of our fruit tree species.

Fitzsimmons takes ag leadership role as Pratt County Ag Extension Agent

January 17, 2024

Jenna Fitzsimmons, Pratt County’s new Research and Extension Ag Agent, is new to her job as of January 1, 2024, but she is not new to Pratt County 4-H and agriculture programs.

Kansas Sorghum welcomes Adam York as new CEO

January 17, 2024

On January 10, 2024, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (KGSPA) and Commission (KGSC) are excited to announce Adam York will assume the role as Kansas Sorghum’s new CEO.York brings a strong policy and leadership background to the position with half a decade of experience in the sorghum industry; he has served as Director of Programs for Kansas Sorghum, Sustainability Director for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, and Government Affairs Director for the National Sorghum Producers.

Farmers National Company proclaims that 2024 brings resilient ag land market

January 17, 2024

Despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest rates and inflation, the land market seems to be moving into 2024 maintaining the value increases it has built during the past three years.The sharp increase in land values from a year ago that was primarily driven by strong commodity markets has slowed, but those values are being maintained, which is evidenced in Farmers National Company sale results logged in the past six months.

Kansas Farm Bureau to recognize tradition, heritage of family farms

January 10, 2024

MANHATTAN — Kansas Farm Bureau is continuing in 2024 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program.

Scoular partners with Regrow for regenerative ag program

January 10, 2024

Scoular will have the ability to develop regenerative sourcing programs with its customers, thanks to a new partnership between the company and Regrow.

Sunflower reports are mixed for early January 2024

January 10, 2024

The National Sunflower Association has released a market report for the first week of January 2024.Sunflower prices were mixed at the crush plants last week.