Like any athlete, the members of Quentin Yoho’s team at Allen Community College need to be ready. They need to practice and prepare. They need to keep their grades up. They need to know how…

TOPEKA — Kansas, a state that relies heavily on the cattle industry to power its economy, faces a shortage of the veterinarians that tend to the livestock. So it’s launched a task force to find…

While most kids are preparing to relax and enjoy their summer break, 4-H livestock project members in the Southwind District will be learning more about their livestock projects through a new national program aimed at…

With county fair season behind us, it may appear youth livestock exhibitors in the Southwind District may have wrapped up their livestock projects for 2020. However, many are still working at home to prepare for…

Thursday night the 2020 4-H hog show drew a substantial crowd, and showcased some intense competition among the youth showing off their prized pigs. Carly Dreher led the way by winning grand champion in the…

Cassidy Friend, with the Logan Pals 4-H Club, warms up her horse, Bell, before the performance events at the 4-H Horse Show Wednesday night at the Allen County Fair. The fair was scaled down this…

The Kansas Department of Agriculture Friday that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has been confirmed in Allen County. VSV has now been confirmed in 12 counties in Kansas and has affected more than 160 premises, primarily…

As temperatures begin to warm up, this spring, you may begin to notice an increase in insect populations. Now is a good time to consider what fly control measures you may want to put into…

According to Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska Beef Systems Specialist, stress from cold weather increases a cow’s energy requirements and can pull down her body condition. Many cow/calf producers will experience this issue this winter. …

GOODLAND, Kan. (AP) — A disease that causes blister-like sores on the mouths of horses and other livestock has spread to Kansas, marking the eighth state where it has been detected. The Kansas Department of…