Extension News & Insight

Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Farmers and ranchers face risk every day. Individual producers have tools to mitigate risk, such vaccination and irrigation, but never have complete control over production outcomes. Price risk is one example of the many types of risk that can influence farm income.

Insight From Kansas Farm Bureau

4 years ago By Greg Doering Kansas Farm Bureau

Body I can’t remember if I was helping check momma cows during calving season or chopping ice during a spell of cold weather when I was inspired to do something I shouldn’t.

Insight From Kansas Farm Bureau

4 years ago By A Cat Tale Jackie Mundt, Pratt County Farmer And Rancher

Body Our household has only one rule about pets. We cannot buy or seek out pets, they must find and choose us. This rule is not my creation, but it is easy to follow because I have always been apathetic to pets.

Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

4 years ago By News Staff

Body As a Kansan working in agriculture, you may experience elevated stress as you work hard to produce quality products, sustain your operation, and support your family.

Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

4 years ago By News Staff

Body The 2018 Farm Bill allows a new farm program decision between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) by March 15, 2022, and each year thereafter until 2023.

Rachael Brooke, Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Dicamba and Paraquat Training Requirements Before applying Dicamba and Paraquat formulations, make sure you have checked out the training requirements. Here are some frequently asked questions, provided by the K-State Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Managment Program.