Inside Ag From Kansas Farm Bureau

Scoular, an agribusiness based in Omaha, is opening an oilseed crush plant in Goodland, KS in Fall 2024. Jeff Frazier, Scoular's Market Development Manager, talks about how this will create value for Kansas farmers and how the growing renewable fuels industry can be something that agriculturists capitalize on.  Find more information on Canola farming in Kansas here:  Scoular's Canola MVP™ program

It is time to engage with your elected officials and the KDA, KDHE and the Kansas Water Office are hosting a webinar for Kansas farmers and ranchers.

Hundreds of organizations call for a new Farm Bill and USDA Secretary weighs in on the avian influenza.

Midwest Meats Abilene is a craft butcher shop in Kansas that harvests its product in a unique way that has them leading an emerging sector of the industry and providing a community with safe and healthy food. Check out more about Troy and his crew here:  Home - Midwest Meats (midwestmeatsabilene.com)

The American Farm Bureau leads a lawsuit and Kansas Farm Bureau wants to hear from members at Listening Posts across the state.

Talking GPS guidance system technology and how the aurora borealis event cost U.S. farmers millions in profit with economist Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University.

Lawmakers consider funding a bill for relief on the labor front, the KDA hosts an ag summit and Ag Academy registration opens.

The Chevron Deference is overruled and VOTE FBF's endorsements for the Kansas Senate and House.

The agricultural trade deficit and the proposition of two livestock movement regulations.

Talking cow-calf operation herd health in the summer months with Kansas State University professor and veterinarian, Dr. Hanzlicek.

Lawsuit against the EPA for overreach and recognizing mental health advocates. 

Updates on the Farm Bill and meetings about the Kansas Water Plan

Testifying about the farm bill and endorsing farm-friendly representatives. 

KFB State Affairs manager Claudia Hissong talks about wins for agriculture during the regular Kansas Legislative session and looks ahead to the special session on tax relief. 

Movement on the farm bill, endorsements and asking Gov. Kelly for tax relief. 

Visit agmanager.info/KFMA to see the executive summary of net farm income for 2023 or reach Mark Dikeman at dikemanm@ksu.edu.

Steep tariff increases on some Chinese imported goods, and resources for energy and solar regulation across the state.

Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries joins Inside Ag to break down how the crop looked on a tour across the state on May 14-16. Harries says the statewide yield estimate is below average but still significantly higher than last year's drought-stricken harvest.

To learn more, visit www.kfb.org/rkap . 

As the Institute of Digital Ag and Advanced Analytics (ID3A) leaders, Dr. Brain McCornack and Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti join the Inside Ag podcast to share more about their new initiative. ID3A brings together researchers from across the campus to develop new technologies that help solve regional agricultural production problems. The two Kansas State University researchers are passionate about connect...

With the recent outbreak of Influenza A in dairy herds in Kansas, Dr. Justin Smith joins the Inside Ag podcast to provide some clarification and insight on the virus. He explains the signs and symptoms of the virus, breaks down the effects of the recent transportation order and offers tips for producers to protect against the virus. For the most recent information regarding Influenza A, visit  Hig...

Zach Ducheneaux, USDA FSA Administrator, shares more about Farm Service Agency Loans available for Kansas farmers and ranchers. He explains the different types of loans, what they mean and how they benefit producers. He also dives into the financial impact of FSA loans.  More information about FSA Loans can be found at  USDA Farm Service Agency Home Page

Dennis McKinney, State Executive Director, joins the Inside Ag podcast to share about different Farm Service Agencies (FSA) programs available for Kansas farmers and ranchers. He provides in-depth information on the Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Livestock Assistance Program and Emergency Relief Program. Dennis has a wealth of knowledge about these programs and their impact.  Learn mo...

Amie Brunkow owns Alta Vista Meat Company in Alta Vista, Kansas. She joins the Inside Ag podcast to share her passion for business and meat sciences. Amie gives a glimpse into her life as a business owner, discloses the unique features she provides local ranchers and showcases the many benefits of a traditional meat locker. Find Alta Vista Meat Company at  Alta Vista Meat Co

Shannon Martin, Assistant Director of Ag Education and Foundation, joins the Inside Ag podcast to discuss Kansas Farm Bureau's resources for Agriculture Education. She helps others educate about agriculture by creating lessons that reach different age groups, focus on different agriculture sectors and cover the different seasons. She shares fun ways to engage youth in learning and unique ways to c...