Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

Wheat. (Photo by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

K-State researchers lower gluten content, maintain dough quality in bread wheat 

Holiday ham (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Holiday foods: Heed the labels on mail order food gifts

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan 

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Adding purchased bred heifers to the herd 

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

K-State cow-calf production clinics Dec. 7 and 14

Cleaning the kitchen sink. (Photo: iStock - Studio Light and Shade)

Don’t forget the kitchen sink

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Large red Duroc pig lying down. (Journal photo by Natalie Sleichter.)

Kansas farm income: Livestock receipts up, crop receipts down  

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension