Agricultural irrigation system watering soy bean field in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #523881875 - Solid photos)

Maximizing irrigation efficiency: key steps for farmers in 2025

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Consider frost-seeding legumes now to improve pasture health. Grass grazed below ankle height, as indicated by this shoe, can deplete pastures of nutrients and encourage weed growth. (Photo by Terry Halleran, University of Missouri Extension field agronomist.)

Frost-seeding legumes can pay dividends

Montana State University

Golden Triangle barley seminar to be held Feb. 13 in Conrad

Agriculture’s balance sheet in 2025 

The dark stripes on infected potatoes mark zebra chip disease. It has led to significant economic losses for producers due to reduced crop quality and marketability. (Fekede Workneh/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M to look at zebra chip disease

USDA announces biofuels grants, loans

Soybean farmers in many parts of the High Plains have dealt with weather extremes in 2023. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

EPA finalizes chlorpyrifos restrictions

Farmer at market hands purchase to customer over colorful blend of organic produce (Photo: iStock │ #1479535214 - Donte Tatum)

Great Plains Growers Conference set for Jan. 9-11

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service