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Farm Talk Newspaper

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Weekly newspaper serving agriculture in eastern Kansas, western Missouri, northeastern Oklahoma, and northwestern Arkansas.

 Parsons, Kansas
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Joined November 2012
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A stronger appreciation for home

A stronger appreciation for home

Hay season doesn’t stop for much, but in the summer of 2022, Jan Lile, a Greene County U.S. Air Force veteran and farmer, had to take a step back after

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The South Poll is a composite breed created by Teddy Gentry (co-founder of the country music band Alabama) when he wanted cattle that could handle hot, humid summers of Alabama on fescue pastures... farmtalknews.com/news/south-…
South Poll cattle are efficient and hardy

South Poll cattle are efficient and hardy

The South Poll is a composite breed created by Teddy Gentry (co-founder of the country music band Alabama) when he wanted cattle that could handle hot, humid summers of Alabama

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Ten pigs off Craigslist, two borrowed acres, and a roommate willing to gamble a career for something unproven. That's how Prairie Creek Farms began outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma... farmtalknews.com/news/forwar…

Forward thinking at Prairie Creek Farms

Ten pigs off Craigslist, two borrowed acres, and a roommate willing to gamble a career for something unproven. That's how Prairie Creek Farms began outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it's

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Calves need high-quality nutrition at weaning. Many people also try to feed for maximum growth after weaning, though that might not always be necessary... farmtalknews.com/news/nutrie…
Nutrient requirements for a weaned calf

Nutrient requirements for a weaned calf

Calves need high-quality nutrition at weaning. Many people also try to feed for maximum growth after weaning, though that might not always be necessary. Robert Wells, PhD, Professor, King Ranch

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A four-row planter trolls through a field just off the highway in Miami, Oklahoma.  Panic hits the drivers passing by as they notice the cab is empty and the machine, though distant, seems to be headed straight for the road....farmtalknews.com/news/beyond…
Beyond the cab: Autonomous technology finds new ground in farms across the country

Beyond the cab: Autonomous technology finds new ground in farms across the country

A four-row planter trolls through a field just off the highway in Miami, Oklahoma. Panic hits the drivers passing by as they notice the cab is empty and the machine,

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When harvest can’t wait, Farm Rescue steps in

When harvest can’t wait, Farm Rescue steps in

When life gets in the way, crops won’t wait. Planting and harvesting continue, business as usual. Though the job of a farmer can be fruitful and fulfilling, feeding others is

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Adaptive rotational grazing improves soil health and plant growth

Adaptive rotational grazing improves soil health and plant growth

Rotational grazing—dividing a pasture into 2 or more pieces and rotating livestock from piece to piece, allowing the rested areas to regrow—is always better than season-long grazing. When animals are

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The never-ending battle against New World Screwworm

The never-ending battle against New World Screwworm

The reemergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. has prompted much discussion about eradicating the pest once again after having the country NWS-free for over 40 years. Sometimes

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A rambunctious, pig-tailed five-year-old unchains and swings open a pipe fence gate, as if she’s done it a million times. “We have to go over here! He hasn’t met these cows yet,” she exclaimed with a grin.... farmtalknews.com/news/a-raw-…
A raw milk revival: How rising demand is met by one family farm

A raw milk revival: How rising demand is met by one family farm

A rambunctious, pig-tailed five-year-old unchains and swings open a pipe fence gate, as if she’s done it a million times. “We have to go over here! He hasn’t met these

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Top 10 cardinal rules of helping people move:

Top 10 cardinal rules of helping people move:

1. Moving pianos, especially uprights, should be banned

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Cattle production is modernized for the next generation on the Mushrush Ranch

Cattle production is modernized for the next generation on the Mushrush Ranch

A dense cloud of dust shadows over the chutes on the Mushrush Ranch in Strong City, Kansas, as the last fifty heifers are herded onto a groundloader at the gate.

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Some producers don’t want to invest in expensive harvesting equipment and prefer to hire a professional who does this for a living but custom harvesting is not an easy business.... farmtalknews.com/news/custom…
Custom Haying: Do your Homework before you start

Custom Haying: Do your Homework before you start

Some producers don’t want to invest in expensive harvesting equipment and prefer to hire a professional who does this for a living but custom harvesting is not an easy business.

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The gap between Americans and their understanding of where food comes from is apparent and growing every year... farmtalknews.com/news/growin…
Growing minds: Bushels for Books bridges the gap between farms and classrooms

Growing minds: Bushels for Books bridges the gap between farms and classrooms

The gap between Americans and their understanding of where food comes from is apparent and growing every year. Most are so far removed from the agricultural process that it’s understandable

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Be sure to check out Farm Talk's 2026 Farm Building & Structures issue! farmtalk-ks.newsmemory.com/?…
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Ted Gum: A tribute and Remembrance: farmtalknews.com/news/ted-gu…
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Top 10 things that were options on my 1980’s pickup that are pretty much standard on all new trucks...

Top 10 things that were options on my 1980’s pickup that are pretty much standard on all new trucks...

1. Right-hand mirror

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In Oklahoma, cattle theft brings an immediate felony punishable by 3-10 years imprisonment, according to the official Oklahoma Statutes. Each head stolen constitutes a separate offense, and fines can reach upwards of $500,000.... farmtalknews.com/news/kansas…
Kansas lawmakers seek to lock the gate on livestock theft

Kansas lawmakers seek to lock the gate on livestock theft

In Oklahoma, cattle theft brings an immediate felony punishable by 3-10 years imprisonment, according to the official Oklahoma Statutes. Each head stolen constitutes a separate offense, and fines can...

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Vast herds of bison roamed the North American prairies until they were nearly eradicated during the 1800’s by “buffalo hunters” and only a few isolated herds remained.... farmtalknews.com/news/beefal…
Beefalo: A unique composite blend of bison and beef cattle

Beefalo: A unique composite blend of bison and beef cattle

Vast herds of bison roamed the North American prairies until they were nearly eradicated during the 1800’s by “buffalo hunters” and only a few isolated herds remained. Efforts to preserve

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Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden was given the opportunity to bridge the gap between Washington, D.C., and the Four State Area in a recent conversation with Farm Talk... farmtalknews.com/news/from-f…
From Farm Bill 2.0 to turmoil in Tehran

From Farm Bill 2.0 to turmoil in Tehran

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden was given the opportunity to bridge the gap between Washington, D.C., and the Four State Area in a recent conversation with Farm Talk. Before

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Farm Talk would like to say thank you to America's dedicated farmers, ranchers and producers who put in the hard work to feed our families! #NationalAgDay #Agriculture
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