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Agriculture on the High Plains
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Reseach lab could attract private business Garden City, Kan. (2009-11-10) Another federal animal research lab is moving to Kansas within the next year. It could attract business to the state as well as strengthen Kansas' role in animal health research.
No effects from USDA announcement for western Kansas yet Garden City, Kan. (2009-08-25) The USDA has raised dairy support prices but producers in Western Kansas haven't started seeing money yet and it might not be enough help.
Western Kansas farm credit Garden City, Kan. (2009-01-15) The recession is leading to a lot of speculation on what it will affect next. How is farm credit doing in our area?
Cattle feeders riding out volatile market forces Amarillo, Texas (2008-12-30) As the cattle feeders of the high plains look to a new year, 2008 will be remembered as a year of dramatic changes in the prices of both cattle and feed grains.
Kansas preferred NBAF location Garden City, Kan. (2008-12-11) Manhattan, Kansas is the preferred location for the new national biocontainment facility. DHS will make the final decision after a 30 day comment period.
Texas dairy looks to profit from earth-friendly practices Hartley, Texas (2008-12-09) The Omega Dairy in Hartley is proud of the milk it sells for cheese production. But another product- manure- holds plenty of commercial possibility. Right now, the dairy uses the manure for composting. In the future, the facility may add a methane digester, which could help the dairy achieve energy self-sufficiency as well as reducing greenhouse emissions.
No early outs for CRP lands Garden City, Kan. (2008-09-07) Higher grain prices can be a temptation for raising more grain, but if it means repaying a lot of money before the land can be used, it might be less tempting.
Mexico buying more High Plains wheat Amarillo, Texas (2008-06-10) Thanks in part to improved rail infrastructures, Mexico is buying more High Plains wheat than ever.
Farm Bill finally passes Amarillo, Texas (2008-05-20) The U.S. legislature has passed a Farm Bill, which should become law despite an anticipated veto from President Bush.
Western Kansas hopes for average harvest Garden City, Kan. (2008-05-13) Although drought has thinned fields in parts of the state, some Western Kansas wheat producers expect near-average yields this summer.
Panhandle wheat showing drought stress Amarillo, Texas (2008-05-06) Wheat farmers in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles have battled a dry growing season and expect a below-average harvest.
New ag commodity: carbon credits Amarillo, Texas (2008-03-18) Farmers can now purchase CO2 offsets for atmosphere-friendly production practices. Ranchers and confined animal feeders can get in on the action, too.
Producers petition UDSA for CRP releases Amarillo, Texas (2008-03-04) With grain prices soaring, some farmers with land enrolled in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Conservation Reserve Program are hoping to put some of those acres back into production.
Remote imaging monitors wheat virus effects Amarillo, Texas (2008-02-12) Scientists in the Texas Panhandle and elsewhere are using satellite-generated images to increase accuracy in monitoring the effects of wheat streak mosaic virus on the high plains.
Republican River litigation looming Garden City, Kan. (2008-01-22) A decades-old dispute between Kansas and Nebraska over water from the Republican River may be headed for the courts again, as Nebraska appears to have continued to exceed allocations.