Extension News & Insight

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.

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. I do know it was about this time of year when my grandfather’s storytelling found a set of eager ears and launched a journey that...

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.

The Phillips-Rooks Extension District conducts an Agriculture Leasing Arrangements Survey in the counties of Phillips and Rooks each year. The most recent leasing survey was completed in December 2021.

Champion Trees in Kansas The Kansas Champion Tree Program maintains a searchable database of the largest trees in Kansas so they can be identified, preserved, and enjoyed by all. The majority of trees listed are native to the state, though a few non-native species are also included.

Amid the hustle and bustle of this season, I have recently been reminded that, contrary to the temperatures outside, it is winter.

Feeding Cattle Following Wildfire Maintaining cattle immediately following a wildfire is challenging because of the lack of available feedstuffs, because both grazed and harvested forages are generally diminished.