KFRM 550 AM Farm Radio

05/12/2026

"Following fall weather that benefited wheat growth, Kansas producers are now facing challenges in wheat fields across the state."

K-State wheat experts say that Kansas' wheat crop has had a damaging spring season, but could improve with additional moisture.

05/12/2026

"Milford Lake is Kansas’ largest body of water with 163 miles of shoreline, according to the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)."

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Oddly-colored catfish that are considered rare in other parts of the nation are being caught much more frequently in a Kansas lake and a team of biologists are trying to…

05/12/2026

Over 900 children have died inside hot vehicles since 1998. Some of these tragedies were due to children accessing a parked car without supervision. Always lock parked cars, even if you are not a caregiver. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets

05/12/2026

"That internal ecosystem, known as the microbiome, plays a critical role in overall health."

The gut microbiome plays a critical role in overall human health. K-State nutrition expert Chelsea King said it produces essential nutrients such as short-chain fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids — compounds that serve as building blocks for the body’s cells.

05/12/2026

"Max Carlson, a junior in plant and landscape systems with an interest in management, said the experience sharpened his understanding of the field’s technical side."

Design meets reality in Introduction to Landscape Construction, where students take projects from concept to completion. By building a patio from the ground up, students learned to adapt plans to real-world challenges — gaining hands-on skills in design, construction and teamwork.

05/12/2026

"The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will bring together seasoned and novice growers, researchers and industry leaders from Oklahoma and surrounding areas for the organization’s annual convention and trade show, slated for June 4-6 in Madill, Oklahoma."

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will bring together seasoned and novice growers, researchers and industry leaders from Oklahoma and surrounding areas for the organization’s annual convention and trade show, slated for June 4-6 in Madill, Oklahoma.

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

"The Huskers competed near Normal, Illinois, in the four-year division against 15 universities from across the United States."

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Soil Judging Team took runner-up overall at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Soil Judging Contest April 22–25 hosted by Illinois State University.

05/11/2026

"Students participated in international trade discussions at the convention and in class that addressed both the opportunities and the uncertainty of trade for the beef industry."

Policy Report: Nebraska’s Beef Industry Scholars program allows students to learn more about challenges facing the state’s No. 1 industry.

05/11/2026

"Late May and early June are an important period for one of home gardener’s favorite crops – tomatoes."

K-State horticulture expert outlines options for building supporting cages that can give tomatoes a lift this spring and summer.

05/11/2026