Colorado AgrAbility hosts workshops

Colorado AgrAbility Project, a NIFA-funded program run by Goodwill Industries of Denver and Colorado State University Extension, will host a series of local workshops to provide information to farm and ranch families with disabilities and to professionals who work with them about programs and tools to help operate their farm or ranch despite physical challenges. Colorado State University and Goodwill Industries of Denver work together on the Colorado AgrAbility Project to provide on-site ... [Read More]

Ag research important to western Kansas

The differences have a huge impact on how farmers and ranchers manage their operations and are the reason Kansas State University conducts agricultural research in various parts of the state, said Bob Gillen, director of K-State's Western Kansas Agricultural Research Centers. He answered questions recently about K-State's agricultural research in western Kansas. When you look at overarching themes for western Kansas, it's really about water management, water conservation and soil protection." [Read More]

Hospital lures rural doctors with unusual offer

ASHLAND, Kansas (AP)--The hospital had lost the last doctor in a succession of those who came to the remote Kansas town and left again. "I am not saying rural Kansas is the same as a developing country, I am simply saying rural Kansas and rural Zimbabwe struggle with some of the same challenges--they just look different.' Ashland's recruitment model was developed with faculty at the private Via Christi medical residency program in Wichita, part of the nonprofit Catholic health care system, ... [Read More]

Beef demand key to cattle prices in 2012

Decreasing beef production ensures that wholesale and retail beef prices will be pushed even higher in 2012. While supply is clearly the main driver pushing cattle and beef prices upward, it is consumer beef demand that will determine just how far prices will go. In 2011, pork prices, like beef, moved to new record levels thus maintaining a relative balance between beef and pork prices. [Read More]

Brownback: Boeing decision very disappointing

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback issued the following statement Jan. 4 regarding The Boeing Company's decision to phase out its presence in the state. The dedication and hard work of generations of Kansans built the success the Boeing Company enjoys today. During this time of transition, my administration will work with Team Kansas to aggressively pursue the booming commercial opportunities that exist with both Boeing and Airbus. [Read More]

Conference to cover ag technologies

The conference, sponsored by the Kansas Agricultural Research and Technology Association (formerly Kansas Agricultural Research Association, or KARA), is an applied workshop that consolidates information about new and old technologies focused on supporting scientifically-based on-farm research and increasing farm business profitability. The conference will give producers, crop consultants and others interested in agricultural technologies the chance to learn from each other, as well as ... [Read More]

Test home for radon

All of the counties in northeastern and north-central Kansas have average levels of radon that are higher than the recommended 4.0 pCi/L. Of the 327 tests that have been performed in Cloud County through 2010, 202 homes had too much radon. From the 278 tests performed in Clay County, 162 homes registered too much radon. The remaining part of Republic County averaged quite high radon levels at7.0 pCi/L. The 266 tests reported from Washington County reported an average of 6.9 pCi/l. [Read More]

Ranchers’ Forum offered by webinar

Topics include Keeping the Family Ranch in the Family, Crooked Calf Syndrome, and Sage Grouse and the Endangered Species Act. An overview of crooked calf syndrome will be addressed by retired Washington State University veterinarian Clive Gay, eastern Washington rancher Roy Clinesmith, and USDA Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory toxicologist Kip Panter. will be addressed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Mike Schroeder, Marten Law environmental attorney Jessica ... [Read More]

Governor amends suspension of motor carrier rules

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has extended an order that temporarily suspends certain motor carrier rules and regulations in order expedite efforts to transport hay to livestock in drought-stricken areas. This order applies to individuals hauling hay to livestock in drought-stricken areas of Kansas and to those driving through Kansas to make deliveries in Oklahoma and Texas. Executive Order 11-49 temporarily suspends the requirements to receive over dimensional permits from the Kansas Department... [Read More]

Keeping it simple

"I built it to be dual purpose, for seed and a shop, so when seed is in here one end becomes a warehouse and the other end is always a shop space," Baldwin said. While the shop initially seemed huge, Baldwin said space does get a little tight once there is a combine inside. When building his shop, Baldwin knew that he wanted to incorporate a full concrete floor and insulated walls in order for the building to be a year-round shop. [Read More]

Beginning of a new year

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Brownback to open Kansas Workforce Summit

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Test gauge, seal before using pressure canner

Dairy still crucial to healthy diet

Panel: Corps not to blame for Missouri River flood

Recycling Christmas trees

Event showcases latest in home improvement, landscaping

A Healthier Weigh challenge begins Jan. 11