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K-State researchers are beginning a project to develop sensors that that can more accurately measure soil properties. Pictured, l to r, are Garrett Peterson (electrical engineering), Jaebeom Suh (marketing), Ganga Hettiarachchi (agronomy), Bala Natarajan (electrical and computer engineering), Raj Khosla (agronomy), Jeongdae Im (civil engineering), Suprem Das (industrial and manufacturing systems engineering).(Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
research, Soil Health, Tools and Tech

K-State researchers aim to develop soil sensors that will measure farm fields at the nanoscale

K-State researchers have received $2M to develop sensors that can detect nutrients, chemical compounds, soil microbiomes and greenhouse gases in soil. Read More

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Equestrian, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Horses, Livestock

Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

Extra forage can be baled into late summer and early fall, but the hay’s lower nutrient levels later in the season might not be worth the time and expense. (Photo: Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)
Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture

Buy or bale: Run these numbers to calculate hay costs



Fed 'n Happy. (Courtesy photo.)

A biological farming solution

Black ashes or charcoal texture, background. (Photo: iStock - Okrip)

Application of biochar in agricultural systems

  • By Rakesh Kumar, Jasmeet Lamba, Sushil Adhikari, Allen Torbert, and Wendiam Sawadgo │ Auburn University
Food products recommended for stabilizing insulin and blood sugar levels. Diabetes diet (Photo: iStock - monticelllo)

Healthy Habits for Immune Support

  • By Taylor Willhite under the direction and review of Megan Erickson, former SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist