Cows need to be monitored for calving-related issues, according to veterinarians at K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
The Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series in April will cover the latest trends and research in dairy and beef crossbred operations. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

April webinars to discuss dairy and beef crossbreeding systems

  • By Macy Shoulders │ Oklahoma State University Extension
See & Spray Select can help farmers reduce their herbicide use by 77% on average by targeting and spraying only weeds on fallow ground. (Courtesy photo.)

Private pesticide recertification workshop

Dairy cows

2024 dairy returns might improve

Hostas, the stars of shady landscapes, earned the National Garden Bureau’s nod as Perennial of the Year for 2024. (Photo by David Trinklein.)

Hosta steps out of the shadows in 2024

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
One way to distinguish knotroot foxtail from annual foxtail is to look at the plant roots, which have “knotty” rhizomes. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Bradley.)

Two weeds to watch in pastures, hayfields in 2024

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Roof shingles with garret house on top of the house. dark asphalt tiles on the roof background on afternoon time. dark asphalt tiles on the roof background (Photo: iStock - Ratchat)

Kansas community to get shingle factory

Meat industry, meats hanging in the cold storage. (Photo: iStock - asikkk)

New Mexico eyes meat inspection act