Kansas Farm and Ranch Radio Network

10/09/2025

Atrazine is a herbicide that is commonly used in Kansas. While it is very effective, there can be some down sides if it is not used correctly. Here are some recommendations what you can do to prevent runoff.

Atrazine has long been a cornerstone herbicide for Kansas farmers, particularly in corn and grain sorghum production. Its effectiveness and affordability make it one of the most widely used weed-control tools across the state.To better understand its role and impact, I spoke with Sarah Lancaster, K-...

06/09/2025

A look at some of the corn in Cheyenne county today!! Harvest will be here so soon!!

05/09/2025

Harvest is right around the corner which means it is prime time for taking pictures😉✨👩‍🌾📷

Here are some pictures of sorghum just outside of Colby!

Let’s see what your crops looks like!!

04/09/2025

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03/09/2025

Kansas is in a wheat free window! This is in place to help prevent the mosaic streak virus for this upcoming year. To learn more, read the article down below!

The contents of this blog are from an interview with Jeanne Falk Jones, KSU multi-county agent. As Kansas wheat farmers prepare for the upcoming planting season, experts are reminding growers about the importance of observing the wheat free window. This management practice is one of the most effecti...

29/08/2025

Addison headed to Dighton this morning to participate in the Sorghum Connections Field Day! Brands such as Golden Harvest, Dekalb and Alta Seeds were shown as well as current K-State Research plots!

Thank you Hineman Farms and Kansas Sorghum for hosting a great event!

Make sure to tune into the Kansas Farm and Ranch Radio Network to hear about the field day!

12/08/2025

An exciting way to kick off the school year!🌾📚

As the school year kicks off, students in Colby have a brand-new space to explore the future of agriculture. The long-anticipated Agriculture Education and Technology Building is officially open, marking a major step forward for hands-on learning and the future of ag education in northwest Kansas.

05/08/2025

It’s National Farmers Market month and Governor Laura Kelly just announced that it is Kansas Farmers Market month as well!! If you don’t know what the closest farmers market is to you, make sure to check the link below!!👨‍🌾🐓👩‍🌾🌾🌽🐮💐

Every year, the first week of August marks a special occasion for farmers and food enthusiasts alike – National Farmers Market Week. This year, from August 3rd through 9th, the 26th celebration of this event reminds us of the invaluable role farmers markets play in supporting local economies and f...

04/08/2025

Some pictures of Milo in NW Lane county over the weekend! We would love to see how your crops are coming along! Send us a picture!!🌽🌾✨

29/07/2025

This morning I headed out with KSU TAPS KSU TAPS ! Here is a little video showing what TAPS is and does! 🌽🤠✨

11/07/2025

County Fair Season is HERE!!🤠🐐🐮🐓✨

Here is some advice from Joel Derouchey, K-State Livestock Specialist about biosecurity for your animals!

https://www.ksfarm.net/post/county-fair-season-brings-focus-to-livestock-biosecurity

As county fair season kicks off across Kansas, excitement builds for 4-H families and exhibitors preparing to showcase their hard work. While there’s plenty to get ready—from grooming to travel logistics—biosecurity is a crucial piece of the puzzle that shouldn't be overlooked.

10/07/2025

I spoke with Jeanne Falk Jones last week about a pest that they are keeping their eye on in Northwestern Kansas!

If you see more fallen wheat than you are expecting when you go into a new field, make sure to give her a call!

While much of Kansas has been battling the effects of wheat streak mosaic virus this harvest season, growers in western Kansas are also keeping a close eye on another potential threat: the wheat stem sawfly. This pest, which has caused significant damage in neighboring Colorado and Nebraska, could b...