News Category: Agricultural
Rep. Mann Speaks at Ag Outlook Forum
KANSAS CITY -U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke at the 9th Annual Ag Outlook Forum. Co-hosted by Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City, the Ag Outlook Forum is the premier ag-related, pre-harvest season event and invites economic, policy, and business officials to share current outlooks. “Reauthorizing a…
Antique tractor display in Nebraska showcased machines that changed agriculture as we know it
Perhaps the saying should go, "Out with the NEW, in with the OLD." Husker Harvest Days in Nebraska is always an opportunity to see the newest technology in agriculture. But this year, attendees also reminisced on agriculture's roots and with a walk down memory lane through an antique tractor display.…
The Monday Chanel Final Bell with Sue Martin with Ag & Investment
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Benoit Angus Ranch honored with CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award
Fresh out of the Army with an eye for the right kind of cattle, Everett Benoit bought six Angus heifers from his neighbor and started a cow herd of his own. He and wife Bonnie settled down in north-central Kansas to build a farm and family. The only kind of…
Gov. Jim Pillen Proclaims Agriculture Literacy Week During Scottsbluff Visit
During a news confrerence at Roosevelt Elementary School in Scottsbluff Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring it Agriculture Literacy Week in Nebraska. The governor says Nebraska helps grow food to meet the increasing need across the globe, and making sure kids know where their food comes from is imperative.…
Kansas Soybean Commission calls for novel project proposals, highlights water as industry priority
Research into building next-generation batteries enabled by soybean hulls, breeding climate resilient soybean traits and battling the invasion of yield robbers is made possible by the checkoff dollars of Kansas soybean farmers. The farmer-led board of the Kansas Soybean Commission meets every December to determine how to best put checkoff…
Grazing Drought Stressed Crop Residue
Grazing drought stressed crop residue and moisture stressed pivot corners can be a feed source opportunity; but may also have possible nitrate concerns and rapidly declining residue quality. Also, shorter grass pastures may be motivating producers to begin earlier fall crops residue grazing. When it comes to stalks residue, grain…
Setting Winter Wheat Up for Success
Winter wheat, unlike its more temperate cousins, is typically planted in September and October. It then goes into dormancy over the winter months and begins growing again in the spring. With winter wheat experiencing many different growing conditions, it is important to select the proper variety, apply the right fertilizer…
Fall Armyworm Awareness
In previous years, portions of eastern Nebraska have seen unprecedented numbers of fall armyworm caterpillars feeding on alfalfa, brome regrowth in pastures, and newly seeded small grain crops such as wheat, triticale, and rye. While reports of armyworm damage have not been received so far this year, it is a…
Timing Last Alfalfa Harvest with GDD
Allowing for alfalfa to winterize before dormancy is a key factor preventing winter kill across a stand. Traditionally, my recommendation has been to time the last cutting for roughly 6 weeks before the first frost. While this general guideline has proven its worth over the years, many producers would love…
