farming

Dourght Slows Farm Income Growth Down In First Quarter

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:43 +0000

The Federal Reserve says farm income growth slowed across the Plains and western states in the first quarter, as costs increased and the drought lingered.

Bankers expect farm income to weaken further in the region during the second quarter.

Kansas Wheat Tour Forecasts Smaller Harvest Than 2012, But Larger than 2011

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:32:28 +0000

Participants in the Kansas wheat quality tour have forecast the state will harvest 313 million bushels despite drought and freezes.

Moran Hoping To Protect Crop Insurance Subsidies

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:47:48 +0000

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran says the next federal farm bill is likely to cut back or eliminate some farm subsidies. The Republican from Manhattan says that while many lawmakers are focused on cutting spending, he's hoping to protect money allocated to support the federal crop insurance program.

Moran says that Kansas farmers' need for crop insurance has been shown in recent years, with drought and late spring freezes among the challenges they've been facing.

Ranch Tour Will Focus On Drought, Cattle Grazing

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:43:58 +0000

Kansas farm groups will host a ranch tour next month, focusing on drought and how to best manage resources in the upcoming grazing season.

The tour will take place on May 11 at the Ted Alexander Ranch, 19 miles west of Medicine Lodge.

The Alexander ranch covers 7,000 acres in the heart of the Red Hills in Barber County. The operation typically stocks between 500 and 700 cow-calf pairs or 2,500 yearlings on a rotational grazing method.

More Study Sought For Kansas Corporate Farming Laws

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:16:44 +0000

Kansas lawmakers have decided they need more information before making changes to the state's laws that restrict corporate farming.

A House committee decided Friday to have a judicial council review the corporate farming statute. A Senate committee, meanwhile, called for a review of the law before the 2014 legislative session.

Top Morning News 3.25.13 (UPDATED)

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:24:08 +0000

Updated 9:30 AM

The Kansas House and Senate will negotiate differences in their budget proposals; Pilot program for Kansas school districts under consideration; Lawmakers need more information on corporate farming law; Delaware tribe may more headquarters to Kan.

Delaware Tribe May Move Headquarters to Kan.

Legislators Want Corporate Farming Review

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:45:44 +0000

Kansas lawmakers have decided they need more information before making changes to the state's laws that restrict corporate farming.

Top Morning News 01.08.12

Briana O’Higgins — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:33:10 +0000

Legislators worried about the drop in state revenue; Bills have already be introduced for the 2013 legislative session; State warns about Kansas-caught fish consumption.

KS Legislators Warn About Drop In State Revenue

Democrats in the Kansas House say legislators have been warned that Governor Sam Brownback's tax cuts are likely to mean there's less cash to go around.

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Bills Coming In For 2013 Legislative Session

Grant Funds KS Precision Agriculture Partnership

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:13:57 +0000

Kansas farmers and farmers-in-training will get some help learning to use the latest technology.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $277,000 to Fort Hays State University and Hutchinson Community College to promote so-called precision agriculture.

It involves using GPS and satellite technology to map fields and precisely apply chemicals and seed and measure the crop yield.

Both schools have farms and will use the money to acquire farm equipment.

US Negotiator To Discuss Trade With KS Producers

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:19:20 +0000

The nation’s chief agricultural negotiator plans to meet with Kansas producers to talk about trade issues.