KFRM 550 AM Farm Radio

10/10/2025

"Worldwide, beneficial insects face growing threats from changes to weather patterns, natural ecosystems and the food they eat as well as unintentional exposure to insecticides."

Wyatt Hoback, Oklahoma State University entomologist, and his student, Rodrigo Soares spent time sharing their research on dung beetles at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City in September. Dung and American burying beetles benefit soil and cattle health, but both species face threats. (Photo by...

10/10/2025

"When it comes to mastitis treatment in dairy cows, advances in understanding the course of the disease have changed antibiotic recommendations for the better — not only for the animal’s well-being but also the producer’s bottom line."

New research is reshaping how dairy producers treat mastitis, with shorter, targeted antibiotic use improving cow health and farm profitability. Find out more from our conversation with Boehringer Ingelheim veterinarian Jen Roberts at World Dairy Expo 2025.

10/10/2025

"Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall early in the season and a dry July."

Texas pumpkin growers report improved quality this season due to ideal weather patterns. Consumers encouraged to buy early for best prices.

10/10/2025

"U.S. data vital to global grain and soybean trading has gone dark during the federal government’s shutdown, leaving commodity traders and farmers without crop production estimates, export sales data and market reports during the peak of the autumn harvest."

U.S. data vital to global grain and soybean trading has gone dark during the federal government's shutdown, leaving commodity traders and farmers without crop production estimates, export sales data, and market reports during the peak of the autumn harvest.

10/10/2025

National Mental Health Day reminds us that when a crisis happens, it's not unusual to feel an emotional or mental toll. There are steps we can take to protect our mental health!

Each county offers mental health services, or you can reach out to the National Mental Health hotline anytime at (888) 912-7630.

10/10/2025

Predict winter weather in your area using a locally grown persimmon! 👀Have you tried this before??

Cut open the persimmon and check out the seed inside.

If the kernel is SPOON-shaped, expect plenty of snow to shovel.

If it is FORK-shaped, plan on a mild winter with powdery, light snow.

If the kernel is KNIFE-shaped, expect frigid winds that will “cut” like a blade.

Find more lore at Almanac.com/Persimmon ❄️

10/10/2025

FRANKLIN COUNTY (KSNT) – Kansas health officials have confirmed the presence of an invasive tick in the northeast part of the state which has the ability to replicate itself and spread a harm…

10/10/2025

"Whitworth says four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the next few weeks."

If someone tries to scare you this Halloween with a spider, it's a trick. K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth says four species commonly found in Kansas are likely to be in hiding by the end of October.

10/09/2025

"At the same time, the U.S. is seeing a level of investment in dairy processing never before witnessed in American agriculture."

From beef-on-dairy calves fetching record prices to $11 billion in new processing plants, U.S. dairy is riding a wave of momentum fueled by consumer demand for protein and historic levels of investment.

10/09/2025

KANSAS (KSNT) – A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State Extension Specialist in Entomology Jeff Whitworth sa…

10/09/2025

The “Cow Feeder Program” is to end March 31, as the company transitions to a new partnership with Ohio-based Three Rivers Energy, which will convert the waste into renewable fuel and fertilizer.

Jack Daniel’s is terminating a decades-long program that provided the company’s corn byproduct “slop” to local cattle farmers at low or no cost, allowing the farmers to inexpensively feed their cattle.