"Falling crop prices are leaving agriculture equipment sellers with an excess of unsold tractors and combines."
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Too many tractors: As boom times fade, farm equipment piles up
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Falling crop prices are leaving agriculture equipment sellers with an excess of unsold tractors and combines. To cope with the surplus, dealers are discounting machines, suspending new orders, and eve...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"According to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report, more than three-quarters of the corn crop has been planted in each of these top growing states."
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7 State have less than 25% of corn left to plant
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According to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report, more than three-quarters of the corn crop has been planted in each of these top growing states.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Naturally, crops that are planted at the same time will often ripen at the same time, leading to a beautiful, but overwhelming harvest."
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Get A Steady Supply of Fresh Vegetables With Succession Planting
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Move over radishes, it's time for the next wave of veggies to get growing! These methods and tips will ensure you've got fresh garden produce all summer long!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Planning to respond to an animal health event is critical to getting farmers, animals and communities through the event."
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Kansas Department of Agriculture hosts animal health workshops
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The workshops will be held May through July at locations around the state.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Recall: Dog food sold at Walmart may contain ‘loose metal pieces’
Recall: Dog food sold at Walmart may contain ‘loose metal pieces’
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Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart stores in multiple states has been recalled over the potential presence of a dangerous, unintended ingredient.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
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KFRM will have Memorial Day programming from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, May 27th.
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Summer travel is about to begin! Is your car ready for the heat? Now's the time to check your fluids, tires and cooling systems!
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93,000 lose power due to severe weather in Kansas, Missouri
93,000 lose power due to severe weather in Kansas, Missouri
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued severe weather alerts across northeast Kansas Sunday night as numerous power outages are reported. The NWS issued tornado warnings fo…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Those two purchases came in addition to another $21 million buy MACMA secured in April 2023."
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USDA buys more apples to use oversupply
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The $10 million purchase utilizes nearly 214,000 bushels of apples.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The latest numbers show Oklahoma is part of an upward trend for southern states."
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New census data show Oklahoma, OKC grew in 2023
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The U.S. Census Bureau released new annual population estimates on Thursday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Climate experts in the Delta region are somewhat skeptical about the recent robust 2024 hurricane season predictions released by Colorado State University weather watchers."
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Farmers await busy storm season
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An early forecast calls for 23 named tropical storms and five hurricanes.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The ground beef experiment results come just ahead of the start of peak grilling season with the U.S. Memorial Day weekend later this month."
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Properly Cooked Hamburger Poses No H5N1 Flu Risk, U.S. Study Finds
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No H5N1 flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, USDA said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in d...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"USDA has put new support for exports to Africa, which Harden says is great timing for dairy."
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Krysta Harden Bullish About the Future of Dairy Exports
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Krysta Harden, president and CEO of USDEC says dairy producers are faced with a tough global market. Still, she says if we can grow exports in the toughest of times, then we can continue to grow expor...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The House farm bill draft also mandates biennial cost surveys to ensure make allowances accurately reflect the cost of manufacturing dairy products."
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Here’s what’s in the farm bill for dairy
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The House draft contains big changes to existing programs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Stay away from this stuff! Poison hemlock appears each spring and is toxic to humans and livestock.
Poison hemlock has has lacey leaves, clusters of white flowers and smooth, hollow stems with purple splotches on them. The white flowers give off a very distinctive smell.
K-State Research and Extension says all parts of poison hemlock are toxic and have the ability to affect the nervous system.
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Rare image of a bison stepping on a Lego. 🦬 🧱
Aaaargh!!!! Wait, what sound does a bison make? The answer may not come to you as fast as "moo" for a cow or "baa" for a sheep, but that’s because bison make a variety of sounds. These sounds include anything from the low rumblings of male bellows heard during mating season to the high-pitched bleats of a calf looking for its mom. Other common sounds consist of snorts, coughs, roars, grunts, and the occasional judgmental sigh.
Image: A bison bellows at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. NPS/C.Adams
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"According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the average age of U.S. farmer is 58.1."
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Age of U.S. farmers: not a problem
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The older age of U.S. farmers remains a topic of concern. However, U.S. farmers are becoming younger relative to the U.S. population, say experts from Ohio State University.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"By the late 1950s, however, those glory years had faded."
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Ford Tractor Division’s horsepower push in the 1960s introduced the company’s iconic blue color scheme.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Support, Opportunity, Unity, and Legal (SOUL) Family permanency option allows teens 16 or older in foster care to obtain legal permanency and transition into adulthood through a custodian of their choice."
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Gov. Kelly signs bill that creates additional permanency option for foster children
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The SOUL Family permanency option allows teens 16 or older in foster care to obtain legal permanency and transition into adulthood through a custodian of their choice.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Silva says wheat in West Oklahoma, near Sentinel and some other parts of the state, is in a “hit or miss” situation."
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Oklahoma wheat much improved in 2024
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After battling drought, Southwest Oklahoma farmers are encouraged about the moisture and upcoming wheat harvest. Unfortunately, conditions that favor wheat growth also favor stripe rust. Learn more.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was the hottest month, summer and year on record."
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Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
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A study Tuesday in the journal Nature uses a well-established method and record of more than 10,000 tree rings to calculate summertime temperatures for each year since the year 1.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) names more than 20 counties on its website which no longer exist in the present day."
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What happened to these Kansas counties and why do they no longer exist?
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History has not been kind to these Kansas counties.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"From multiple points, he hand-clips forage from within a frame measuring a square yard."
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Ranchers use adaptive grazing to restore soil health
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“Strategic chaos.” “Grazing planning.” These specific approaches to rotational grazing — named by the ranchers who created them — are built so grazing cattle help build healthy, resilient ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Lenders expected farmland values and cash rental rates to hold steady through the spring months."
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Ag bankers say farm income is down from 2023 in Central Plains
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Farm income “retracted at a sharp pace” in the Central Plains ahead of the spring planting season, said the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, based on a quarterly survey of ag bankers.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini shares tips on how to prevent rabbits from feasting on garden plants.
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"When asked about the stressors of hauling cattle such long distances, Mohrlang shared a unique anecdote that dictates his heifer-travel strategy."
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Why Traditional Techniques Still Work for Raising Heifers
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Skills learned in a beef feedlot serve dairy heifer grower Erik Mohrlang well as he manages 14,000 dairy heifers at a Colorado custom-rearing yard.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Recently, the USDA updated its plant hardiness map for the first time in 11 years. Check out the new map!
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The USDA’s gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what’s changed in vivid detail
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There's a good chance your zone shifted when the USDA updated its plant hardiness map in 2023. Zoom in on what that means for your garden.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Hummingbirds are beautiful to watch and can be easily enticed into your flower garden."
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Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With These Flowers
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Hummingbirds are beautiful to watch and can be easily enticed into your flower garden. Here's a list of plants hummingbirds love from A to Z.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A meeting between Thompson and Senate Agriculture chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, planned for last Friday, was postponed because the House recessed for the weekend earlier than expected."
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Still time to make a deal on farm bill, says Thompson
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House Agriculture chairman Glenn Thompson said “my door remains open” for negotiations despite having drafted a farm bill package that crosses two red lines drawn by Democrats on his committee.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Fish without a license in Kansas the first weekend in June
Fish without a license in Kansas the first weekend in June
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The agency designates one weekend each year in which everyone can fish without a license. This year, fish for free on June 1 and 2.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Tyson’s 2023 annual report states it lost $322 million in costs related to closing plants in 2023."
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Chicken farmers stuck with uncertainty, massive loans in wake of Tyson Foods closures
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Tyson introduced a restructuring program in 2022 that included consolidating corporate headquarters, reducing expenses and increasing efficiency, according to its filings with the U.S. Securities and ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Federal officials continue to emphasize that the milk supply is safe since pasteurization kills the virus."
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USDA offers additional aid to fight avian flu
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"Not all of them were related by blood. Some of them didn’t have children of their own."
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Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Remember this Mother’s Day to thank those who cared for us.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"This Mother’s Day let's honor all the incredible farm moms who have worked hard and taught us life lessons that we still carry with us today."
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Celebrating Dairy Farm Moms: Strength, Sacrifice, and Sweetness
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In the spirit of Mother's Day, I joined Peggy Coffeen, the host of the UpLevel Dairy Podcast for a conversation that serves as a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of the agriculture world—dairy...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"When it comes to efforts like the seed bank, sustainability is only one advantage, says Jihad Malih, an expert in eco-farming."
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Moroccan Farmers Are Banking Traditional Seeds for a Hotter, Drier Future
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A seed bank full of carefully stored, drought-resistant varieties is helping to revive parched land and improve farmers' livelihoods.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure and take precautions."
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Protecting against skin cancer in farming and beyond | AGDAILY
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure and take precautions.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"He said the robots were the future of farming as they could operate for up to 30 hours at a time and cause less damage to the land."
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Driverless tractors 'the future' says St Neots farmer
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Will Mumford believes the robots will not lead to fewer farmers but help them farm more sustainably.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bonus if this can be done electric… much lower maintenance requirements, easier to automate.
Doubtful. A good operator can never be replaced
"At Xochimilco market, the largest in the area, there is clear evidence of appetite for a resilient, local food system and signs that this ancient Aztec tradition can still bear fruit."
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Mexico’s Floating Gardens Are an Ancient Wonder of Sustainable Farming - Modern Farmer
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Standing amid rows of juicy, lime green lettuce and chunky florets of broccoli, Jose Paiz appears as if he could be the owner of a modern, high-tech farm.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Remember to share the road when you're out and about! With the weather getting warmer, more and more motorcyclists will be venturing out onto the roadways. Avoid distractions that can place motorcyclists and others at risk when you get behind the wheel!
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"An important part of that toolbox — other farmers."
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Kansas farmer credits ‘micro-changes’ for big yields
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Slideshow: NCGA Yield Contest winner Alex Noll of Jefferson County shares what’s in his planter toolbox for top yields.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
