Institute of Equine Sciences Director Craig Huffines aptly noted, “The horse is the gateway to agriculture.”
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Texas boasts largest U.S. horse population
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Survey reveals the economic impact of the horse industry in Texas. Land owned or leased for horse-related uses is estimated at 1.6 million acres or about 2.2 acres per horse.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Prescribed burning is an important management tool in the landscape, but it should be used judiciously. Many of the large fires Kansas Forest Service have responded to in the last week have been a result of escaped prescribed burns.
Many serious fires have occurred when someone burned on a day with favorable weather, but a day or two later, an unseen ember was whipped to life when dry winds kicked up. In planning any prescribed burn, it is critically important to check weather not only for the day of the burn, but also for at least three days following the burn.
Monitor local weather patterns and check with local agencies to ensure your burn will not cause the next Kansas wildfire.
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"The best way to prevent excessive weed growth in horse pastures is through proper grazing management, she says."
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There are plenty of reasons to pasture your horses in the summertime, but proper pasture and grazing management can increase the nutritional value of horse pastures.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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"The April 2024 USDA Milk Production report illustrated a 0.9% decline in year-over-year milk production with a total of 18.8 billion lbs. of milk."
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Take Away Message from U.S. Milk Production Report: Road to Less Milk
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The USDA Milk Production report shows that per cow milk production in the 24 major States for March was 3 less lbs. than last March. The 24 major States also had 71,000 head fewer than in March 2023.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In related developments over the past 3 days, APHIS reported four more H5N1 detections in dairy herds, along with more positive findings in wild birds and poultry."
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USDA Shares Recent H5N1 Avian Flu Sequences
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APHIS announced it has shared 239 genetic sequences of the H5N1 avian flu virus which will help scientists look for new clues about the spread of the virus.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Every month, Patrick conducts employee meetings and not only goes over protocols, but also incorporates something unique to help inspire his employees."
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Wisconsin Farmer Combines His Two Loves Together—Education and Dairy
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Patrick Christian life calling was away from the family farm, or so he thought. Eventually, he married his two loves together—education and dairy—and has used that to help push his family’s dair...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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"A key component of any market outlook for agricultural commodities is the production forecast for the upcoming year."
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Wheat, sorghum acres down, yields projected up
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With favorable crop condition ratings, wheat and sorghum production is projected to be higher than 2023 -- up 120 bushels for wheat and 75 million bushels for sorghum. See why.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Photo of the day: Chase State Lake waterfall near Cottonwood Falls on Earth Day taken and submitted by Doug Mitchell.
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"Doe has appealed his case to the nation’s highest court."
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Oklahoma joins other states questioning law used to shield tech companies from lawsuits
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has signed onto a legal brief questioning a federal statute that shields tech companies from civil lawsuits.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Give your garden a makeover on a budget.
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Give Your Garden A Makeover On A Budget!
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Learn how to successfully rejuvenate your outdoor space without breaking the bank!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The largest decrease in planted area from last year is expected in South Dakota."
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Sunflower acres expected to decline
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Sunflower Extra: Planted sunflower acres predicted to drop 27% in 2024.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef over potential E. coli risk
Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef over potential E. coli risk
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E. coli, a potentially deadly bacterium, can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
‘Special delivery’: UPS driver delivers calf at Wisconsin farm
‘Special delivery’: UPS driver delivers calf at Wisconsin farm
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In his decades-long career as a UPS driver, Jon Strnad has delivered millions of packages. But few have been as special as the delivery he made on April 15.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Our plastic waste is bad for wildlife.
The image is of a deceased black-footed albatross chick. It's a sobering picture and normally we like to keep things light-hearted on this account, but every once in a while we need to have one of those "real talks." Unfortunately, this chick isn't exclusive. It represents the millions of birds, reptiles, mammals and other wildlife that ingest our plastic waste.
How can you help? Check out our comments to find simple ways to reduce these wildlife hazards. This Earth Day, we're asking you to make the world a healthier place for the next generation AND for wildlife.
Photo at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial by Dan Clark/USFWS
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Did you know that KDOT takes steps to study and mitigate effects on the environment and local wildlife. KDOT also plants a variety of native wild flowers and vegetation along our right of way.
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"PFAS are manmade chemicals that don’t often react with other substances."
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OSU Extension offers workshop for people who want to learn about 'forever chemicals' in Tulsa
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You may have heard of so-called “forever chemicals.” But how much do you know about the uses and health risks associated with PFAS?0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The waiver is effective on May 1 and will continue for 20 days."
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DEVELOPING: US EPA Allows Temporary Expansion of Higher-Ethanol Gasoline Blend this Summer
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NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - The EPA will temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Think the only place for last week's water bottles is in the recycling bin? Think again!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Farmers and veterinarians have been waiting for confirmation on how the virus is transmitted to better control its spread."
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NEW: USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission a Factor in Avian Flu Spread
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USDA said this week cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of avian flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Packers are working to identify producers that are doing a good job at minimizing the prevalence of liver abscesses in their beef-on-dairy animals."
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Liver Abscesses in Beef-on-Dairy Cattle are Costing Packers Big Money
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This growing beef-on-dairy health problem is costing packers two major things – time and money.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"There is no bigger lesson than the importance of a reliable means to communicate with as many people as possible under the most difficult of circumstances."
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AM car radios seem quaint. But when the twister comes, you'll want that dial. • Kansas Reflector
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There will come a day when a better technology for emergencies comes along than AM radio. For now, it's the we have.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ames is the largest tester of livestock disease in the country."
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Two veterinarians, hundreds of miles apart, solved a cow sickness whodunit
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It took weeks for two Iowa State grads to discover bird flu was infecting dairy cattle in Texas.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Equipment exporters, particularly those with heavy machinery, feel the brunt of this disruption."
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What effects will the Port of Baltimore closure have on agriculture?
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Machinery exporters feel the biggest pinch as shipping is diverted to other ports.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In 2023, demand from Mexico was a bright spot for U.S. dairy exports, and the country has continued to aggressively buy U.S. dairy products in 2024."
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Fewer Cows and Lower Protein Levels Have Done Little to Move Prices
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International demand needs to pick up before U.S. milk prices can increase significantly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Bird eggs range in colors and can be ornately maculated with spots, blotches and scrawls."
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Identify Bird Eggs by Color and Size
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What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to help you identify bird eggs from 10 different species.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants."
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Garden Clean-Up? Get 4-Season Help From Your Chickens!
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Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants. Here's...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
10 Facts about Bats.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Bats
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When you learn about bats, they're not so scary. Read more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The business started by Peter Oberweise, a dairy farmer himself, who began selling milk out of the back of a horse-drawn wagon in 1915."
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97-Year-Old Illinois Milk Delivery Business Files for Bankruptcy
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Oberweise Dairy, headquartered in North Aurora, Illinois, is a home milk delivery company that delivers milk in glass bottles directly to consumers. Recently, the 97-year-old dairy business has filed ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Rippey says just like the impacts of El Niño are still being felt four months after its peak, the claws of La Niña may not come until fall."
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Goodbye, El Niño. Hello, La Niña? The Big Transition to La Niña is Already Underway
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There's now a 60% chance La Niña will develop between June and August and an 85% chance it's in effect by November 2024 to January 2025, according to NOAA.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Don't be the reason someone doesn't make it home - #GiveEmABreak. Distracted driving isn't just dangerous to YOU but everyone ON the road. Slow down. Pay attention. Save a life. #GoOrangeKS
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What is trade school and is it right for you?
What is trade school and is it right for you?
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Is trade school right for you? Everything you need to know about trade schools, from the application process to the salary.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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"Forest threats include wildfire, heat stress, drought, pathogen and insect outbreaks, rapid development and invasive species, the authors note."
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Native knowledge: Tribes add wisdom to land decisions
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Indigenous Knowledge, western science braided into recommendations.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Tips for keeping your cattle cool this summer.
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Keep cattle cool, comfortable this summer
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When temperatures rise above 77 degrees F, cattle use valuable energy to stay cool.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A research team at Kansas State University is working to change that."
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Researchers Zero in on Liver Abscesses for Beef-on-Dairy
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Liver abscesses remain a singular, dark cloud over the otherwise sunny segment of dairy-beef-cross cattle. Several entities are performing research to try to solve this frustrating industry obstacle.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Kansas engineers fight to save Tuttle Creek reservoir from rising mud levels
Kansas engineers fight to save Tuttle Creek reservoir from rising mud levels
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Kansas engineers are facing a muddy problem at Tuttle Creek reservoir.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"There have now been eight states that have reported dairy herds with the avian flu virus with North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent."
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How Much Impact Has Avian Flu Had on Dairy Prices?
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It seems as if the dairy industry has taken HPAI in stride. Price fluctuations have been the result of buyers of the physical commodity on the CME daily spot market doing normal business.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
In a remote Kansas farm town, this chef is inspiring pride through locally-sourced food
In a remote Kansas farm town, this chef is inspiring pride through locally-sourced food
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Lucas Hass, Fly Boy’s co-owner and brewer, says this commitment to local sourcing isn’t so much about the environment, as it is about supporting the economy in a place that’s seen its vitality e...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
All four murder suspects are scheduled for initial court appearances today.
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How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma
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Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, of Hugoton, Kansas, disappeared on March 30 while driving to pick up Butler's two children for a birthday party.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Over 35 years of searching Nebraska for rocks, minerals, fossils and artifacts, Charles Wooldridge’s biggest find wasn’t even his. It was his dog’s."
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Unearthing Treasures - Rockhounding in Nebraska • Nebraskaland Magazine
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Rockhounding — or the act of searching for rocks, minerals, artifacts and fossils — has many appeals. Learn more about this hobby.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
