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Agriculture Today Radio Program Wednesday, June 19

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

K-State professor emeritus in agricultural policy Barry Flinchbaugh offers his input on the farm bill debate, as the House of Representatives pushes ahead toward a possible vote on its version of the measure this week: how the debate over the commodity title portion of the bill might shake out; what could happen if there's another impasse on the bill, much as was the case last year; why retaining the food stamp program as part of the farm bill is imperative to production agriculture and the very existence of the USDA. See more

Petersilie to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Walnut Creek District

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Erin Petersilie will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Walnut Creek District as a family and consumer sciences agent, effective July 7. She will be based in the Dighton, Kan. office.

Larson to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension River Valley District

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Kim Larson will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension River Valley District as an agriculture extension agent with a focus on crop production, effective July 7. She will be based in the Concordia, Kan. office.

Andres to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Geary County Office

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Debra Andres will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Geary County office as a family and consumer sciences agent, effective July 1.

Stop, Look and Listen

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents Stop, Look and Listen...his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.

de Fornoza to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Finney County Office

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Lehisa de Fornoza will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Finney County office as a family and consumer sciences agent, effective June 23.

Ireland to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Greenwood County Office

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Bethany Ireland will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Greenwood County office as family and consumer sciences agent, effective June 9.

Kansas State University Researcher Awarded Grant to Boost U.S. Strawberry Production

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Kansas State University researcher Cary Rivard has been awarded $67,000 to design a system to help boost U.S. strawberry production.

Cutting Edge Opportunities Await New Kansas Leaders

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Thirty Kansans were named to the 12^th Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc. (KARL) class at a celebration in Salina on Saturday, June 1.

Local 4-H Hero, Wins Regional, National Volunteer Award

Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Twelve-year-old Auburn 4-H club member, Tamara McConnell, has a hero. Her hero isn’t Superman or Captain America, and she doesn’t have super strength or laser vision. Her hero, Lisa Pfannenstiel-Garrison, of Auburn, Kan., has the superpower of mentorship. (Lisa Pfannenstiel-Garrison, left; and Barbara Stone, Department Head and Assistant Director, 4-H, right).

86-year-old 4-H Leader Named Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

There have been many changes in 4-H during the last 60 years, but one thing is the same; Mildred Waldren is volunteering her time to help Greeley County 4-H’ers. Stories of Waldren’s mentoring are being told by past Greeley County 4-H members as they become parents and grandparents to another generation of 4-H’ers. Even at the age of 86, her values, character and attitude make her an influential role model for youth, their parents and other volunteers.

Kansas 4-H to Award Scholarships to 57 Students

Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The Kansas 4-H Foundation has selected 57 students to share in $45,700 in scholarships, rewarding them for their dedication and leadership as Kansas 4-H members.

Agricultural Alumni Association Honors Three at Spring Event

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The Kansas State University College of Agriculture Alumni Association recognized one of the founders of U.S. Premium Beef, a Kansas Wheat executive and a K-State entomologist for their contributions to agriculture and Kansas during its annual Wild for Ag events on May 4, at the K-State Alumni Center.

Bammerlin to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Lori Bammerlin will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District as a 4-H youth development and agriculture and natural resources agent, effective June 2.

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.

K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.

Carmichael to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Lyon County Office

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Travis Carmichael will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Lyon County office as a horticulture and community development agent, effective May 26.

Kansas State University Researcher Leads International Team Comparing Genetic Code of Ancient and Modern Wheat Cultivars

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Eduard Akhunov knows that sometimes, in order to prepare for the future, we need to study the past.

The Kansas State University plant pathologist is leading an international team of researchers in comparing the genetic code of ancient wheat varieties to that of modern varieties with a goal of improving wheat for different growing conditions throughout the world.

Grain Science Honors Alumni, Service to Industry

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The Grain Science and Industry Department at Kansas State University recognized outstanding alumni and presented service awards at a ceremony on April 24.

April Freezes Causing Some Damage To Wheat Tillers and Lower Stems

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The repeated hard freezes in Kansas are taking a toll on some of the wheat furthest along in development, said Jim Shroyer, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist. Temperatures were in the mid- to low-20s on the nights of April 23 and 24, which is low enough to damage wheat in more advanced growth stages, he said.

KARL Training Ends on High Point in More Ways than One

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

A month after reaching the Andean mountaintop village of Patabamba, Peru at 15,000 feet and Machu Picchu at 8,000 feet – a class of 30 agriculture leaders hit another milestone – graduation.

K-State Crops Team Ends 2013 Spring Season on Strong Note

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The Kansas State University Crops Team took second place in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture national crops contest held recently at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The team also competed in the Iowa State Invitational contest at Ames, Iowa in February and the Regional NACTA contest hosted at K-State in March.

Miller to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Butler County Office

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Charlene Miller will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Butler County office as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 28.

Owen to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Kingman County Office

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Michael Owen will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Kingman County office as an agriculture and natural resources agent, effective April 28.

"In The News" August 2012 Archive

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Climate expert Browning-Garriss is featured speaker at K-State Beef Conference
8-1-12 - Midwest Producer - Larry Hollis
Drought conditions coupled with record-breaking heat are forcing difficult management decisions on beef operations across the country this summer.

"In the News" July 2012 Archive

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT

K-State Vet, Livestock Specialist Discuss Swine Gestation Stalls
7-2-12 - Barn OnAir & OnLine - Steve Dritz & Joel DeRouchey
Recent news that some major U.S. restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, will phase out buying of pork supplied by producers who use gestation stalls for pregnant sows has sparked conversation and concern among pork producers as well as consumers.

"In the News" June 2012 Archive

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Knowledge for Life: You can become a food master at extension class
6-1-12 - Leavenworth Times - Denise Sullivan
If you enjoy food, love to cook, are interested in nutrition, and want to "master" your culinary skills while enhancing the nutritional status of our community, then the Master Food Volunteer Program might just be for you.

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 13

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The administrator of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, discusses a variety of farm management topics: he tells how producers can make use of the new Kansas Farm Enterprise Profit Center Summary the association has just released; he also talks about the uncertain future of the estate tax rules, and how this impacts farm estate planning; and he offers some thoughts on last-minute, end-of-year farm income tax management. See more

Agriculture Today Radio Program Friday, December 7

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

K-State agricultural economist Dan O'Brien talks about the impact of low water flow in the Mississippi River on corn and soybean prices here in the central plains, as part of his grain market analysis and commentary this week. See more

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 6

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom discusses cropping systems that promote water use efficiency, centering on cropping intensity, selection and management...he suggests that farmers think about flexible crop rotations that can respond to changes in water availability. See more

Agriculture Today Radio Program Wednesday, December 5

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

K-State row crop disease specialist Doug Jardine talks about a new soybean disease problem that has turned up, called soybean vein necrosis: what it is, the damage it causes, and if it's something that Kansas soybean growers need to consider as they make their variety selections for next year. See more

Agriculture Today Radio Program Monday, December 3

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Livestock economist Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University offers this week's insight on the cattle markets: he looks at the bump in
retail beef demand ahead of the New Year's holiday, and how long that will last in the market, and shares his profitability outlooks for
cow-calf, stocker and feedlot producers in 2013.

"In the News" December 2011 Archive

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Jamie Hancock: Garden changes ring in the new
12-30-12 - Topeka Capital-Journal - Jamie Hancock
“Old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.”......

"In the News" November 2011 Archive

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

K-State to host spreadsheet workshops
11-30-11 - Midwest Producer - Kevin Dhuyvetter
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"In the News" January 2012 Archive

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Make Super Bowl party a winner
1-31-12 - Chanute Tribune - Karen Blakeslee
USDA consumer food specialists report the quantity of food consumed on Super Bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving.

Laib to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Shawnee County Office

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Sarah Laib will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Shawnee County office as a 4-H youth development agent, effective Jan. 25.