Extension News & Insight

Feeding Cattle Cracked vs. Whole Corn

1 year ago By News Staff

Feeding Cattle Cracked vs. Whole Corn Beef producers make decisions about what to feed their animals daily, and the answer often depends on the age and sex of the animal and its job in the herd. When deciding which type of feed to offer, cost is a definite consideration.

Enjoy the snow

1 year ago By News Staff

All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there's been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.

Pocketknives and treasure

1 year ago By News Staff

I still have my very first pocketknife, a Henckels three-bladed stockman with a red bone handle. It’s safely stowed in a drawer now because its everyday utility was long ago surpassed by its sentimental value.

Pocketknives and treasure Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

Body Condition Scoring – A Herd Management Tool

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Condition Scoring – A Herd Management Tool Body Condition Scoring is one of the most valuable management tools at the disposal of the cattle manager.

The first calf of the season

1 year ago By News Staff

See That is how the Hollywood happy ending should go. Unfortunately, his little body gave up on the morning of Day Five. Anytime a calf dies, it is hard but when you invest so many hours and get invested it is completely crushing.

The first calf of the season Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

Know Your Water

1 year ago By News Staff

Know Your Water With much of the state facing drought conditions along with increasing concerns over water quality, citizens need to KNOW YOUR WATER.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

1 year ago By News Staff

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Fall is upon us, and with that comes wild bird migration.

Beware of deer

1 year ago By News Staff

The other weekend, I watched two deer wander out of a creek bed and meander through a meadow until they caught a scent they didn't like and took off running. After a few strides, it was difficult to pick out their tan hides against the khaki grasses as they ran toward the tree line in the distance.

Beef Cattle Management Considerations

1 year ago By News Staff

Beef Cattle Management Considerations • Body condition score (BCS) for both spring and fall-calving cows. Target BCS for spring calves at calving is five for mature cows and six for young females.

Second Saturdays

1 year ago By News Staff

Outside of holidays, the most important date on the calendar when I was growing up was always the second Saturday of November or the traditional opening of pheasant and quail seasons.