Representing Kansas dairy farmers

Working for you since 1994.

Welcome to Kansas Dairy.

Kansas Dairy is an agreement between the Kansas Dairy Association and the Kansas Dairy Commission.

After a decision in 2014, each organization maintains its specific programs and responsibilities while branding themselves together as Kansas Dairy.

Kansas Dairy Association

The Kansas Dairy Association primarily focuses on legislative issues that affect the Kansas dairy industry.

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Kansas Dairy Commission

The Kansas Dairy Commission primarily focuses on research, education and information for Kansas dairy producers.

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News

The Dairy Matters at K-State: Reach Out to Your Legislators

Dairy farmers and allied industry partners are encouraged to contact their legislators about the importance of modernizing the K-State Dairy Teaching & Research Center.

Kansas Led Land Value Escalation in 2023

National land prices notched another year of record highs, but the largest percentage gain in value belonged to the state of Kansas where land value went up 16% in 2023.

Pathways: Strengthening the Kansas Animal Disease Response Plan

Each December the Kansas Department of Agriculture conducts a multi-day functional exercise simulation of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Kansas State University Research and Extension Resources Available to Kansas Dairy Farmers

As a Farm Analyst, my role is to work directly with farmers on farm financial issues. Finance issues may be a challenging creditor issue, the financial impact of transitioning to the next generation, how an expansion might impact the farm, or many other things.

Cost Realities When Building a University Dairy

As we work together to rebuild the Dairy Teaching and Research Unit at Kansas State University, there are some realities associated with building costs that we need to address.

Kansas Dairy Showcases Industry at State Fair

The 2023 Kansas State Fair allowed for the dairy industry to be represented across the grounds. The iconic Dairy Bar under the Grandstand continued to serve hard-pack ice cream with four flavors of soft-serve from Hildebrand Family Farms.

NMPF President Doud Presents Lecture at K-State

Former U.S. ambassador and Kansas native Gregg Doud delivered the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture on October 9, discussing the future of food systems, geopolitics, and agricultural trade.

Who Works for You? What Do They Want?

Everyone prefers to be listened to rather than ignored. Furthermore, we like to be invited into conversations that particularly affect us, like those about our job.

K-State Dairy: Planning for the Future

Preparing for the future, the Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) is restructuring its cow herd and management strategy.

Athletic thought leaders share dairy’s story

Midwest Dairy partners with thought leaders who can positively showcase dairy in their professions and community.

Feeling tired all the time? Coffee naps may be the answer.

Waking up and on the run at 4 am can take its toll on a person. Too often, we sacrifice our sleep to keep up when balancing the farm and life.

Contact

We are here for you. You can contact us by phone, email, or through our website form.

Email
info@ksdairy.com

Phone
(785) 656-9330