Strawberry planting time is whenever soil becomes workable in spring. In the Midwest, that’s usually March or April.
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Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program president Jack Lindquist, received honors from the Kansas House of Representatives for his work in developing agricultural leadership across Kansas. He was recognized in a ceremony Jan. 19 in the House Chamber.
Sorghum production will be the focus of the day as K-State Research and Extension hosts six in-depth Sorghum Schools in various locations around the state.
In Swaziland, South African company Fuel Ethanol and Agricultural Plantation plans to invest $373.4 million in a sweet sorghum ethanol project.
K-State Research and Extension is offering the following area and statewide agricultural conferences and field days to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office.
Adrian J. Polansky, State Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Kansas, reminds producers that enrollment for the 2012 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program will begin on Jan. 23, 2012, and continue through June 1, 2012.
The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that Kansas State University will be the recipient of a $3 million grant sponsored by the Micronutrient Fortified Food Aid Products Pilot, a USDA initiative.
McPherson Master Gardeners and Friends Horticulture Program will have “Residential Landscaping Tips”, KSU Presentation, plus do’s and don’ts of landscaping a home (landscaping panel discussion) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at 4-H Building.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced at the American Farm Bureau Meeting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reallocating facilities and resources due to the government’s budget constraints.
The central U.S. pines turning color now could be victims of either drought or pine wilt. In either case, they also could be a kind of time bomb for healthy pine trees.
