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Lenexa, Kansas
Joined May 2009
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Empire Ag founder Jonathon Haralson explains why solving operational drag, financial chaos and succession hurdles starts with the producer's own physical and mental well-being.
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A Montana premiere spotlights the front-line battle against rural veterinary care deserts and outlines three pillars needed to keep young practitioners in cattle country.
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Federal and state agricultural leaders point to record rainfall for the autumn spike; officials defend border port protocols and push for expanded sterile fly capacity.
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The best vaccination decisions start with conversations that go beyond the product label.
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Checkoff program provides valuable education for producers at every level.
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New agribusiness alliances aim to eliminate pasture guesswork and deliver faster, field-level diagnostics for cow-calf and feedlot producers.
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A multi-year restructuring plan will shutter historic facilities in Ottumwa and Clarion while shifting baler, sprayer and harvester production domestically and abroad.
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K-State specialists encourage producers to evaluate residual forage, grazing patterns and invasive plants before winter.
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As dairy's role in the beef business continues to grow, beef-on-dairy cattle now account for nearly 26% of cattle entering U.S. feedyards.
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Roadside bales can fill a winter forage gap, but debris, weed seeds, herbicide carryover and poor nutrition require careful management.
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Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.
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From body condition scoring to residue grazing precautions, K-State Extension’s Jason Warner outlines essential pre-winter herd priorities.
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When Cattle Talk, Good Producers Pay Attention
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Federal and state officials confirm screwworm in a domestic dog near the southern border as U.S. cases continue to spike.
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In the face of a record nationwide shortage of food-animal veterinarians, Zoetis' new documentary series spotlights front-line solutions from rural Montana — and four steps cow-calf producers can take today.
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet discusses why he opposed the latest farm bill, his priorities for agriculture if he leads the Senate Ag Committee, and what it will take to restore bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
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As feedlot cattle get heavier, cow-calf operations face rising maintenance costs. K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster weighs the trade-offs of modern frame sizes and why terminal sires may offer the best path forward.
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Financial advisor Donavon Wagner shares how life insurance, SEP IRAs and strategic planning protect ranch assets when health issues or generational handoffs arise.
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Beef-on-dairy calves are driving dairy profitability, but outdated management practices are costing producers thousands in lost value before calves ever reach the feedlot.
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Farmers in southwest Kansas are already taking steps to conserve groundwater. Now, researchers, agricultural companies and government agencies are exploring how to help expand those efforts.
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