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It's called the National Bio and and Agro Defense Facility, N-BADF, a top lever secure facility being built near Kansas State University under the ownership and control of the Department of Homeland Security.  Its mission, to work with, prepare for, and prevent animal diseases. ...

When creating the 2018 Farm Bill, economist Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh with Kansas State University said the committee put farmer first and partisan politics second, which he noted is almost unheard of in today's Congressional operation.  The economist also noted many of the changes from the 2014 Farm Bill to the current legislation are good for the Ag economy as a whole.  An exam...

If beef producers invest in a synchronization program, they need to take every measure to ensure a successful outcome.   "You never want to synchronize anymore animals than you can breed in a three to four hour time period, because generally that's the window we want those inseminated,” said Kansas State University professor and extension specialist, Sandy Johnson.  “And we'...

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue recently sat down with students and young people at Kansas State University.  He said those interested in a career in Ag need persistence, optimism and a can-do attitude.   "While we have to rely on the lessons of the past, we've got to look to the future of understanding there are different customer demands. Our consumers...

Kansas State University recently announced the results of a study on the economic impact of treating high-risk groups of animals with antimicrobials.  They undertook the study to contribute to the growing public debate on antibiotic use in animal agriculture.  The stu...

Kansas State University researchers says they’ve made a big discovery, which could have broad implications in agriculture.  Researchers say they found how weeds have evolved resistance to glyphosate over a short period of time.  The research ...

After several mornings of waking up to a thin layer of ice coating the outdoors this winter, and local store shelves crowded with deicers, you may be wondering what is the best choice? Kansas State University Extension Expert Ward Upham said reach for calcium magnesium acetate, until it reaches about 15 degrees...

Calves are transported across the country on a regular basis, but 25% to 30% of those cattle coming into feedyards are mismanaged once they reach their final destination, that according to Kansas State professor of veterinary medicine, Dan Thomson...