Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals.

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It’s been one year since widespread wildfires tore across western and central Kansas. For the ranchers who lost so much, the rebuilding process is far from over.

Kansas Farm Bureau President kfb@kfb.org When I was elected president of Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) in December 2022, it was an incredible honor and a very humbling experience. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to adequately express my gratitude for those who supported my candidacy, but I’m excited to work with our members to advance KFB’s mission to strengthen agriculture through advocacy, education and service.

K-State Research and Extension news service lmoser@ksu.edu As cows begin calving K-State experts advise moving the pregnant cows to new pastures every few weeks to reduce disease spread among the newborns MANHATTAN, Kan. — The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one that commonly refers to the importance of reducing the risk for disease spread.

An upcoming four-part extension workshop for women in agriculture will focus on the basics of land management, leasing and conservation for landlords and tenants. “The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women” program will be a 4-part series, held at Lewis City Hall, 219 S.