Inside Ag From Kansas Farm Bureau

U.S. Department of Energy update and special treasures.

Joe Newland and Terry Holdren discuss Kansas Farm Bureau's annual meeting and what the organization is working on for 2025.

Jordy Nelson and the first calf of the season.

Guest host Brandi Buzzard talks with District 1 YF&R committee representative Brandon Kerwin about the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference featuring keynote speaker Jordy Nelson. The conference is Jan. 10-12 in Manhattan. For more details or to register, visit www.kfb.org/Article/YFR-Leaders-Conference.

Lavell Winsor and Robin Reid join the show to discuss Finances on the Farm, a self-paces, online class designed to enhance farm management skills.

It is Annual Meeting weekend at KFB!

November farm labor survey and an insight about celebrating Thanksgiving as an agriculturist.

Diane Sullivan, driven by her own family's experience with hunger, homelessness and poverty, works to ensure community members have a voice in food policy discussions. She and Brian Klippenstein will discuss the importance of operational freedom is not only to farmers and ranchers, but also low-income families. Visit www.kfb.org/annualmeeting to learn more.

H5N1 impact on egg layers and dairy and the Kansas wheat crop.

Mark Nelson, Kansas Farm Bureau director of commodities, discusses his recent Pinpointing Policy article on tariffs and how they impact the economics of trade, especially for farm commodities. To view the article, visit https://www.kfb.org/Article/Pinpointing-Policy-The-Impacts-of-Tariffs.

KFB's annual meeting and what makes the second Saturday of November special.

How to support local farmers and ranchers this holiday season and KFB Foundation's sporting clay shoot.

U.S. cattle inventory, KFB's Annual Meeting and the beauty of fall in Kansas.

AFBF's calculations from Hurricane Milton, more RKAP success and why you need to vote in the upcoming election.

For more information on today's topic, visit https://www.kfb.org/Article/Electric-Transmission-Current-Topics.

Sustainable fuel tax credits, the Kansas Water Authority's virtual meeting and a night in Vegas with KFB.

Dr. Brad White of Kansas State University and Director of the Beef Cattle Insitute talks about his team's research into Bovine respiratory disease, or Shipping Fever. Bovine respiratory disease costs ranchers in the United States about $900 million annually due to animal death, reduced feed efficiency and treatment costs. The research represents the most comprehensive assessment of risk factors and pathological characteristics of late day pulmonary disease ever reported, generating valuable results that will help ranchers and veterinarians improve animal welfare, mitigate the negative impacts of this disease while promoting antimicrobial stewardship.

The impact of hurricanes in the Southeast and the Rooted in Resilience Women's Retreat.

The Rooted in Resilience Women's Retreat by KFB Women's Leadership Committee is November 22-14 in Valley Falls, KS. The retreat will focus on mental health, self-care and the tools to find balance and build a more enriching life. Learn more about it on this episode of Inside Ag. Registration closes October 15, 2024. Register online: Rooted in Resilience Women’s Retreat (kfb.org)

The 2018 farm bill extension has expired and the Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan.

VOTE FBF board members Mike Beying and Jackie Mundt discuss the endorsement process while congressional candidates Rep. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Rep. Sharice Davids and Rep. Ron Estes join in to talk about the value of a VOTE FBF endorsement.

Waters of the U.S. and AFBF and all State Farm Bureaus send a letter to Congress urging the passing of a new Farm Bill.

A hyper-local food hub in Caldwell Kansas, the Border Queen Harvest Hub, exists to create economic opportunities for farms and ranches by establishing a system of production, processing and distribution for local food. Sumner County Economic Development Commision Executive Director, Stacy Davis, and founder of Shop Kanas Farms, Rick McNary, give the low down on why local food systems are imperative for consumers and producers alike.Learn more about Border Queen Harvest Hub here: Border Queen Harvest Hub | Brought to you by Shop Kansas FarmsNot in the Caldwell area? See what local producers in your area can offer you through Shop Kansas Farms here: Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Guest host Brandi Buzzard talks with Young Farmers and Ranchers committee members Austin and Crystal Moore about the conference, which runs from Jan. 10 to 12 in Manhattan. Learn more at www.kfb.org/yfr.

Congress has must-pass legislation on its plate and KFB's Rural Law Practice Grants.

The industry urges Congress to pass a Farm Bill and suicide awareness month.

AFBF comments on what Congress should focus on as the session dwindles down, new VOTE FBF endorsements and the Kansas State Fair is upon us.

Lower cattle supply as summer winds down and KFB's Ag Academy.

Kansas Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Joel Leftwich joins Inside Ag to talk about a ballot initiative in Denver taking aim at meat processing facilities and how the U.S. Agriculture Partnership Fund is working to educate voters ahead of the November election. For more, visit www.stopthebanprotectjobs.com

AFBF President urges Congress to focus on tax reform and KFB's Listening Posts are right around the corner.

The USDA reports show a big crop expected this fall and the EPA has ordered the emergency suspension of DCPA

The USDA reports record high farmland prices and the KDA, KDHE and Kansas Water Office are hosting a webinar to discuss water priorities in the state

Scoular, an agribusiness based in Omaha, is opening an oilseed crush plant in Goodland, KS in Fall 2024. Jeff Frazier, Scoular's Market Development Manager, talks about how this will create value for Kansas farmers and how the growing renewable fuels industry can be something that agriculturists capitalize on. Find more information on Canola farming in Kansas here: Scoular's Canola MVP™ program

It is time to engage with your elected officials and the KDA, KDHE and the Kansas Water Office are hosting a webinar for Kansas farmers and ranchers.

Hundreds of organizations call for a new Farm Bill and USDA Secretary weighs in on the avian influenza.

Midwest Meats Abilene is a craft butcher shop in Kansas that harvests its product in a unique way that has them leading an emerging sector of the industry and providing a community with safe and healthy food.Check out more about Troy and his crew here: Home - Midwest Meats (midwestmeatsabilene.com)

The American Farm Bureau leads a lawsuit and Kansas Farm Bureau wants to hear from members at Listening Posts across the state.

Talking GPS guidance system technology and how the aurora borealis event cost U.S. farmers millions in profit with economist Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University.

Lawmakers consider funding a bill for relief on the labor front, the KDA hosts an ag summit and Ag Academy registration opens.

The Chevron Deference is overruled and VOTE FBF's endorsements for the Kansas Senate and House.

The agricultural trade deficit and the proposition of two livestock movement regulations.

Talking cow-calf operation herd health in the summer months with Kansas State University professor and veterinarian, Dr. Hanzlicek.

Lawsuit against the EPA for overreach and recognizing mental health advocates.

Updates on the Farm Bill and meetings about the Kansas Water Plan

Testifying about the farm bill and endorsing farm-friendly representatives.

KFB State Affairs manager Claudia Hissong talks about wins for agriculture during the regular Kansas Legislative session and looks ahead to the special session on tax relief.

Movement on the farm bill, endorsements and asking Gov. Kelly for tax relief.

Visit agmanager.info/KFMA to see the executive summary of net farm income for 2023 or reach Mark Dikeman at [email protected].

Steep tariff increases on some Chinese imported goods, and resources for energy and solar regulation across the state.

Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries joins Inside Ag to break down how the crop looked on a tour across the state on May 14-16. Harries says the statewide yield estimate is below average but still significantly higher than last year's drought-stricken harvest.