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Photo courtesy of Sorghum Checkoff
Grain Sorghum, Opinion, Sorghum, Sorghum Outlook

Sorghum: An opportunistic crop that pays

For many growers, grain sorghum fits best as an opportunistic crop—one that can take advantage of timely rainfall, keep input costs in check and improve the performance of other crops in the rotation. With relatively low production costs and strong agronomic benefits, sorghum ... Read More

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Crops, Kansas, Oklahoma, research, USDA, Wheat

Collaboration amplifies wheat breeding progress

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success



Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Understanding mineral tags can help guide cattle supplement decisions

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Enhanced monitoring of surviving livestock after a wildfire is crucial. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Wildfire a reminder of need to have plans in place

Cooking pickled vegetables. Salting various vegetables in glass jars for long-term storage. (Adobe Stock │ #275525226- senteliaolga)

Make a plan for preserving foods before you plant this spring

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Vet and horse. (Adobe Stock │ #210180863- romul014)

What goes into your vet school application

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

Bigger cattle, greater need for animal welfare and management

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Sara Wyant

What if we had a strategic plan for growing U.S. agriculture’s profitability?

Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Taking care of people and cattle paramount in wildfire