Kansas Ag Report

Ag News Update

Agricultural news from ag view dotnet. A new report out from the Government Accountability Office states the number of people showing signs of anxiety or depression rose from 11% in 2019 to 38% in 2020. Due to the covid 19 pandemic, over two thirds of mental health care providers say demand for services has increased and has had to cancel or reschedule patient appointments or even turn them away. access to treatment is limited because there are not enough behavioral health specialists, especially in rural areas. The report said well then the American Farm Bureau launching an online directory of resources for producers who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges. They recognize May as Mental Health Month and also it is May.

Governor Laura Kelly has recognized the contributions of farmers and ranchers and feeders make to the state's economy, as he has declared may beef month in Kansas KLA and the Kansas Beef Council will make Kansas residents aware of the hard work producers put in each day to provide high quality beef to consumers within the state and around the world. Members of KLA taking over the associations Facebook page on various days throughout the month to give folks a glimpse into the life on the ranch in a feed yard. Even at the auction market. The KLA and the Kansas Beef Council staff also will be distributing information about positive impacts of the Kansas beef industry, what it has in the environment, local communities and the state's economy. Some of the facts that will be highlighted include how the state ranks nationally in various cattle and beef production categories, as well as how cattle upcycle plant forage into human animal protein and how beef fits into a healthy diet. members also are encouraged to share these messages to help reach as many people as possible.

Grain Sorghum Update

This Kansas green circle update features sorghum Commissioner Kevin Knievel, who represents the USDA is east central district eight of the State Farm not too far from Manhattan, Kansas to the south. In Morris County.

Kansas Department of Agriculture

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is proud to support the Kansas Beef Council in celebrating Kansas beef during the month of May once again this year.

Kansas Soybean Association

According to the rule road safety study, Kansas ranks fourth in the nation for miles of highways meaning more miles of potential hazard at a highway speed of 55 miles per hour. It takes just eight seconds to close a gap the length of a football field when approaching an SMB caution and vigilance are key when traveling this planting season.

 

Ken Interviews Steve Knuth of Valley Hope

 

Steve Knuth is the President and CEO if Valley Hope and wants to encourage us to care for our mental health.

 

Listen here to learn about Steve's personal struggle with addiction.

 

For more information on Valley Hope and to find more tools for recovery follow this link. 

 

Kansas Agriculture News

In ag news from ag view.net, the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of many ag groups calling on the Biden administration to act responsibly when it comes to conservation.

 

Tyson fresh meats announced last week that they are joined US Cattle Trace making that the first beef processor to become a member of the animal disease traceability program.

Ag Market Update

In ag news from ag view.net, the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of many ag groups calling on the Biden administration to act responsibly when it comes to conservation.

 

Tyson fresh meats announced last week that they are joined US Cattle Trace making that the first beef processor to become a member of the animal disease traceability program.

Kansas Wheat Update

Dr. Brett Carver has been creating videos with Kansas Wheat to teach us the amazing health benefits of whole wheat.

 

To find these videos, follow this link

Kansas Corn Update

Learn about Kansas Corns efforts to offer STEM education in classrooms and libraries across the state. 

 

To find out more visit kscorn.org

Kansas Livestock Association

The family business estate tax coalition released a study recently quantifying the impact a repeal of stepped up basis would have on family businesses.