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K-State researchers plan on studying the effects of anti-nutritional factors on soybean meal quality in the future, says K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield. (K-State Research and Extension)
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U.S. hog inventory down 2%

U.S. hog inventory drops 2% as breeding herds shrink, production costs rise and profitability concerns grow nationwide. Read More

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USDA raises corn production forecast, projects higher ending stocks 

(Photo courtesy of West Texas AI&M.)
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USDA awards WT $9.75 million for beef cattle research facility

ARC and PLC payments reach $13.8 billion for 2025 crop year 

Glass and pitcher of milk: congerdesign. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment opens for 2027

Kansas Gov. Kelly joined UFCW Local 2 members for town hall following ICE operations in southwest Kansas 

Female farmer refueling a tractor. (iStock │ #1181480737 - fotografixx)

Governors work to help farmers and ranchers with record diesel prices 

President Trump issues executive order on emergency diesel tax relief

Reports of ICE presence in southwest Kansas concerns agriculture, meatpacking industries 

Dave Bergmeier

Saluting our High Plains’ manufacturers

Trump nominates Ibach for USDA trade under secretary