National Western Stock Show in full swing
DENVER, Colo. -- The National Western Stock Show is already in full swing this year in Denver. CEO and President of the National Western Stock Show, Paul Andrews invites everyone to come join the annual show. There are also a lot of changes to the stock show grounds this year. Use the player below to hear comments from Andrews. [audio mp3="https://www.kansasfarmandranchradio.com/wp-content/u...
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Insight: Stronger Together
Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher We have flipped the calendar to a new year, and that also means the “silly season” of politics is starting in earnest. This year promises to be an even sillier year than most because of state and national elections. More than just about any year I can remember, there is more at stake for our nation, state and, most importantly, for rural...
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Market Analyst comments on WASDE reports released today
COLBY, Kan. -- The USDA released the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) today. These reports are released monthly and present a forecast of commodity supply and demand. The WASDE report can cause markets to shift. This month though, Trade Anlyst Jared Law with the Anderson Trade Group says they didn't reveal anything abnormal. Use the player below to hear the full breakdo...
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USDA, FDA, EPA Launch Website for Biotechnology Regulation
Washington, D.C., – Today, in recognition of January 2020 as National Biotechnology Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation. The Website streamlines information about the three regulatory agencies charged with overseeing agriculture biotechnolo...
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Cover Your Acres Winter Conference heads back to Oberlin with a wide range of topics
OBERLIN, Kan. -- The Cover Your Acres Winter Conference is scheduled for January 14 and 15 at the Gateway in Oberlin. This popular conference is bringing specialists from around the state to speak on topics relevant to agriculture in Kansas today. Jeanne Falk-Jones with K-State Research and Extension is helping to plan this event. She will also be a speaker at the conference as well. Use the...
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