Tag: Agriculture

Kansas State University's College of Agriculture is hosting a free Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference series at four locations in Kansas this fall. Aimed at students and new producers, the conferences will cover key issues such as succession planning, financial management, and communication strategies to ensure successful agricultural transitions. Registration is required.

Kansas State University economists indicate that while Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments are unlikely for the 2024 crop year due to stable market prices, many farmers will benefit from Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) payments, particularly those affected by drought. Payments will vary by crop and region, with significant support expected in central and western Kansas. Enhanced program provisions are anticipated for future crop years.

Farmers face rising fertilizer costs and declining crop prices, with incomes predicted to drop by 35% by next year. The unpassed Farm Bill, set to expire soon, is essential for financial support and nutritional assistance. Partisan disputes hinder timely action, as agricultural groups urge Congress to consider farmers' urgent needs.

The farm bill, traditionally a bipartisan effort, is now mired in delays and partisan disagreements. The legislation has expanded beyond farm support to encompass wildlife, climate, and nutrition programs. There is an impasse over funding and limits on nutrition and climate initiatives, with Democrats and Republicans at odds. This marks a significant shift in farm bill politics.

The American Royal Association is commemorating its 125th year of food and agriculture events and educational programs in 2024. The organization has expanded from a cattle show to hosting various events and educational programs, and is partnering with Kansas City-based vendors for commemorative products and events to celebrate its legacy.

The Kansas Farm Bureau’s Foundation for Agriculture awarded $26,500 in scholarships to 45 college students studying fields benefiting agriculture and rural Kansas for the 2024-25 school year. Over the past decade, the foundation has given over $250,000 in scholarships, aiming to foster future leaders in the field.

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector August 18, 2023 ALMA — U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner emphasized Friday the importance of building...

by Allison Winter, Kansas Reflector August 13, 2022 WASHINGTON — Over the course of the next year, lawmakers on the...

by Allison Winter, Kansas Reflector July 17, 2022 WASHINGTON — More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age...

By David Condos - Kansas News Service LANE COUNTY, Kansas — This time of year, the wheat growing in this part...

MANHATTAN — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture will award $23,500 in scholarships to 39 students studying in...

The 2022 editions of the Mid America Ag Network Ag Outlook are available for listening. The Ag Outlook is sponsored...