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Planning for pigweed

2012-02-07T10:35:37-06:00

Roundup was widely used for weed control in a number of crops and it worked so well that some crops were even genetically engineered to be resistant to it. Some 40 years later, glyphosate is still commonly used as a weed control herbicide. Much like the crops that were engineered to be resistant to it, so are some of the weeds it has been used to control.

A Champion in the making

2012-01-31T10:37:00-06:00

For Blaine Lotz from Edna, Kansas, knowing the difference in a lifelong dream and reality was recently achieved.

Round bale silage a viable option when the baling window closes

2012-01-17T10:52:37-06:00

When it comes to putting up hay, producers must deal with something they have absolutely no control over—weather.

Now is a good time to winterize farm buildings and structures

2012-01-10T13:27:38-06:00

Although recent temperatures don’t feel like winter outside, colder weather is likely on its way and it is a good time for winter maintenance on farm buildings.

Combat cold weather nutritional stress in horses

2012-01-04T13:17:31-06:00

People combat cold weather by putting on additional clothing; horses fight the elements by using more energy to maintain body temperature.

When grass isn’t doing it, supplementation can

2011-12-28T10:38:24-06:00

One of the issues in this area is that you are needing the biggest nutrient requirement at the poorest forage cycle of the year.

The reason for the season

2011-12-20T11:00:20-06:00

The family owned and operated Christmas tree farm brings families together to pick and cut their own Christmas trees.

Postal service cutbacks having affect on things very close to home

2011-12-20T10:56:12-06:00

Unfortunately, changes in delivery standards, postal facility closings and other measures are have an effect on the delivery of Farm Talk.

Kansas team wins ranch rodeo championship the cowboy way

2011-12-13T14:12:00-06:00

Getting up early and working late whether it’s 105 or 15 below — it’s just part of the job.

Restored for a greater purpose

2011-12-06T10:09:20-06:00

Devoted to raising awareness for breast cancer, Harold Denholm and his family, Tonganoxie, Kansas, are using Mom’s Tractor for their cause.