Stories from the Agribusiness Newspaper Grass & Grain
Growing the Native Pawpaw Fruit

Fruit rarely sold commercially resembles the taste of bananas and pineapple
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service
Marshall, Colleagues Secure Delay on Lesser Prairie-Chicken Endangered Species Act Listing
(Washington, D.C., January 23, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it is extending the effective date of the final rule to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act until March 27, 2023. This decision comes after U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and his colleagues urged the USFWS to delay the rule in a letter this month.
Buying firewood? Knowing heat values could aid your choice

K-State's Upham gives tips for choosing firewood
K-State Research and Extension news service
K-State receives $750K grant to spur local food systems in Kansas

Despite the state’s ag prowess, many don’t have access to nutritious food
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service
Cattle Chat: Ways to extend the grazing season

Stockpiling forage through intensive grazing management may be a cost-effective way to provide nutrition to cattle
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service
KWO RLS: Milford Lake Watershed RCPP

Funding Available for Producers within the Milford Lake Watershed
Lands eligible for assistance to improve nutrient management
Milford Lake Watershed Partners, in conjunction with the Milford Lake Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), are announcing financial assistance to help improve nutrient management within the Milford Lake Watershed in a partnership effort to improve water quality conditions within Milford Lake.
USDA NASS to Collect 2022 Small Grain Production and Stocks Data

MANHATTAN, Kan. August 18, 2022 – During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will be contacted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2022 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye.