As we focus on the new year, many people start by making resolutions about their health. Most of us know the best way to keep healthy is to exercise, eat…

K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) has a booth at the Topeka Farm Show and I took my turn on a shift. There were funny looks from folks who tried to…

Dave Mengel, Soil Fertility Specialist Much of the nitrogen (N) applied to tall fescue and smooth bromegrass hay meadows and pastures goes on in January or February in eastern Kansas….

It might seem far away, but the March 15 deadline for making annual elections of either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) is just around the corner….

Making your family walks more fun At the time of this writing, we had some snow, ice and a little cold snap. But we have had some nice days where…

Winter is officially here. With the arctic blast a couple of weeks ago, and the need to use more energy to heat our homes, some may be worried about how…

I had a conversation earlier this week with a local sheep producer, who was showing me a live link camera from his lambing barn on his phone. This got me…

Kansas State University will host a four-part series on land leasing strategies at 34 locations in Kansas beginning Jan. 18. The series is titled “The Power of Negotiation and Communication:…

I’ve referenced the KSU Ag Economics site (www.agmanager.info) many times in this space over the years – and for good reason. It’s a great resource when it comes to all…

Because of its odorless, tasteless and colorless ways, radon can be a silent killer and unfortunately, it’s fairly prevalent in Kansas soils. The radioactive gas that occurs naturally in some…