Kansas Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Do you know a Kansas farmer, rancher or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 20 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. In Kansas, the $10,000 award is presented annually by ...
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Equifest of Kansas to move to Salina
SALINA , Kan. -- Equifest Fans, the location is new! Kansas Horse Council is excited to move to Salina for Equifest of KS on March 6, 7 & 8, 2020. This is THE Premier All Breed Horse Fair and Exposition opening for the 23rd consecutive year at its new location, Tony’s Pizza Events Center & Saline County Expo Center in Salina, KS! Tickets are available on site at Equifest of KS, by goi...
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Insight: Finding Your Voice
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher A civics teacher once simplified the idea of politics for me to the action of deciding whom gets what and how much. This fundamental idea of dividing resources should be a concern to everyone but politics has become a subject many people avoid. The average citizen could probably provide a dozen reasons why they are not interested or involved in the ...
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National Corn Growers Association Launches New Podcast to Tell the Stories Behind the Issues
(ST. LOUIS) January 22, 2020 – Get a behind the scenes look at the corn industry and corn issues in Wherever Jon May Roam, a new podcast launched today and hosted by National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and a cast of friends. Wherever Jon May Roam is a forum for big picture conversations about the future of farming and the corn industry. Wherever Jon May Roam launched today and ...
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K-State schedules Junior Beef, Sheep Days
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has opened early registration for two junior producer days that will be held in late February and mid-March. The Junior Beef Producer Day will be Saturday, February 29, and the Junior Sheep Producer Day will be Saturday, March 14. The events are hosted by the K-State Youth Livestock Program; K-State Research and Extension; and the K-State Department ...
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USMCA Passes through the Senate
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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...
Read More 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...
Read More 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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