K-State Ag Today: Safe strategies for protecting rural homes from wildfire

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

The hot, dry summer months can often provide the perfect conditions for wildfires. In this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman tells us how prescribed burning practices may be helpful in a wildfire emergency. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Tree planting, like real estate, depends on location

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008

When planting new trees on your property, a little bit of planning can go a long way towards ensuring your success, as K-State's Jeff Wichman explains. Watch video.

Kansas-grown crop growing in popularity thanks to health benefits

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

When high-profile celebrity chefs reach for a bottle of cooking oil, it's usually extra virgin olive oil, but some experts say there's an even healthier choice, and it's a crop grown right here in Kansas. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Producers invited to Beef Conference

Monday, Aug. 4, 2008

Rising pasture prices might pull down the balance sheet of a cow-calf operation, or not. K-State Today’s Jeff Wichman explains, in this preview of this year’s K-State Beef Conference. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: High energy costs and CRP

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

Even before gas prices skyrocketed, Kansas farmers were facing escalating energy costs. Jeff Wichman has more on today’s K-State Ag Today. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Canola an option for wheat growers

Thursday, July 31, 2008

The 2008 wheat harvest is in the history books, and producers are already thinking about this fall’s planting. On this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman tells producers about another crop option for wheat growers. Watch video.

K-State expands degree options for students studying biofuels

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Kansas State University is the only place in the world offering students academic degrees in baking science, milling science or feed science. In this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman tells us about a new option for feed science students. Watch video.

Cheers Kansas!

Kansas vintners celebrate a bounty of a crop

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The wet, cool spring put many Northeast Kansas farmers behind this year. But one Kansas crop is having a bumper year, thanks to the weather. Meteorologist Alex Harrington traveled to Holton to catch a glimpse of this years thriving crop of grapes. And he learned why nature is rarely this kind. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Farmers struggle to absorb rising cost of feed

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Livestock producers are spinning their wheels against rising grain prices. What the consequences will be of the rising grain prices. Plus, eliminating a fly problem may only require a bit of cleanup. Jeff Wichman explains what farmers should do in today's K-State Ag Today. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Presence of soybean aphids in KSU fields raises red flag

Friday, July 25, 2008

Soybean producers should be scouting for soybean aphids. Jeff Wichman explains what aphids do to crops. Plus, a little ag news about a new kind of financial assistance that's available to some farmers. Watch video.

Checking out the Shawnee County Fair

Thursday, July 24, 2008

You can find some free fun and some furry friends at the Shawnee County Fair. Alex Harrington hit the Fair and found food...some of it, still breathing. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Wheat scab research moves forward

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Researchers have yet to develop a wheat variety that’s resistant to every known crop disease, but it’s a goal they continue to strive for. On K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman offers this update on wheat scab research. Plus, tap into links that can help you further understand this research. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: How to ensure accuracy for soybean analysis

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Soybean growers still have time to conduct a plant analysis in their fields, but there’s little room for error when taking samples from soybean plants. K-State Ag Today’s Jeff Wichman shows us exactly how to take the perfect sample. Watch video.

Crabgrass got you crabby?

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

What are a few options to rid yourself of these pesky plants? Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Wheat seeds may need treatment

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Wheat producers planning to use saved seed in the fall may have to treat the grain before using it. You're a click away from finding ways to address this problem. Plus, how women can attend KSU's 2008 Risk and Profit Conference at no cost. Watch video.