Implementing biosecurity measures is essential to safeguarding dairy farms from the serious threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Passionate about sharing her agricultural background and knowledge the 2024 Warren C. Winter Scholarship winner, Sophie Leach, quickly shares with peers the importance of supporting local agriculture producers and dairy farmers.

Effective April 22, 2024, the Animal Health Commissioner of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, division of Animal Health (Commissioner) has issued an order requiring special permits related to the movement of lactating dairy cattle due to H5N1 Influenza A virus.

Joseph P. Harner, III, was recognized as the 2024 Kansas Dairy Leader at the Kansas Dairy Annual Meeting and Conference, March 22 in Manhattan.

Strengthening lives through ag production is the mission of our 2024 Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award winner. Over the decades, the Ohlde family has effectively bridged the generations together.

Tax legislation that went into effect in 2018 is set to expire at the end of 2025. For many, this could have a significant impact starting in 2026. Do you have a plan in place if the tax law changes dramatically at that time?

Both the Kansas Legislature and Livestock Meat Industry Council Inc. (LMIC) have shown their support for funding the building of the new dairy facility at Kansas State University.

For many farmers a retirement plan allows the owner to have assets that do not depreciate like a standard equipment purchase.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.