Ag News, Crops, Editors, Kylene Scott, Wheat

Less than ideal conditions challenge wheat at finish line 

Some wheat fields in southwest Kansas haven’t had the best of luck as harvest nears, according to K-State agronomy professor John Holman. Read More

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Rebuilding the herd will take time

Ag News, Animal Health, Cow Calf, Editors, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Vitamin A important for cow herds 

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Left to right: Jackie Estrem, Extension sustainable agriculture educator; Dana Adams, Extension livestock educator; and Lily Dahler, Extension agriculture and natural resources intern, take measurements and a scissors cut in Benton County. (University of Minnesota Extension)

Optimizing the alfalfa harvest for dairy success

A new publication looks at forage management to control parasites in small ruminants. (Photo courtesy of David Brown.)

Controlling parasites with forage management

Livestock News

Jan Lyons selected for the National Golden Spur Award 

Old Glory adds a pop of color behind these cows grazing in northwest Iowa. (iStock │ #505720290 - DarcyMaulsby)

Beef cattle disease confirmed in Iowa for the first time

Regional Roundup

Research field day looks at hard science in an on-farm application 

FFA stars recognized during recent Kansas convention

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Home & Family

Expansion of AgriLife Extension’s beekeeping program has been an effort supported by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Beekeepers Association to meet the growing demand for science-based knowledge, instruction and resources that serves backyard beekeepers to commercial pollinator and honey production operations statewide. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Backyard beekeeper training takes flight

Fresh tomatoes. (Adobe Stock │ #136361599 - karepa)

Making pizza in the garden

(Florida Department of Citrus)

Begin summer days with a satisfying breakfast

Whether grown in the garden or purchased at the grocery store, preserving food saves money amid high consumer prices. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Avoid food waste with practical storage solutions

Tool and Tech

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Hay producers can see latest equipment June 23

Bish dual-head pickup header in the field. (Courtesy photo.)

Farmers seeking efficiency can find new header technology

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Effective grain management includes modern tools

Red Angus adds 3 staff members