AgrAbility aids disabled farmers in Kansas with practical support
The AgrAbility Project aids farmers and farm workers facing disabilities through referrals, equipment modifications, and on farm assessments. Kansas State University helped launch the program after multiple efforts, backed by $100 000 for four years, with experts Julia Beems and an associate, and partnerships with disability services to keep rural producers independent.
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Kerri Ebert
Proam
SSO
Kansas
Kansas AgrAbility
Ebert
Julia Beems
Gem
Disability Services
Extension Service
Independent Living
Weed management by grazing and mowing rather than herbicides
,K State extension specialist Paul Ohlenbusch explains drought-driven weed increases stem from weak grasses. Long term strategy focuses on grass productivity, avoid overgrazing from mid July to December, harvest native hay meadows early July, and maintain four inch pastures height to preserve reserves.
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Paul Ohlenbusch
Ohlenbusch
Kansas
Live cattle prices and national summary report
Kansas City AP reports national slaughter cattle prices rising with live and dressed bids up to 1.00 and select spreads widening. In Midwest and High Plains direct markets steers and heifers traded higher, with boxed beef up and feeder cattle demand strong. St. Joseph and Overbrook notes detail steady to higher slaughter cows and bulls, and lighter carcass weights aiding overall gains.
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Midwest
USDA
ST. Joseph
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