MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas agriculture has been impacted significantly by the drought conditions across the state, but Kansas State University water resources engineer Jonathan Aguilar said a web-based application can help farmers plan for the future.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Safety is an important aspect of hunting, and that includes food safety. How meat is handled at harvest, preservation and preparation are key to flavor and safety of the end product.
The Franklin County Conservation District has purchased a new Great Plains 606 no-till drill to help local producers as they prepare for the next growing season. But because of increased costs, the rental rate has been raised for the first time since April 2018.
“Recent record rural land sales suggest opportunities for both sellers and buyers of farm, recreational, and other rural land.” Alex Gyllstrom, marketing director for Whitetail Properties, told “Successful Farming” low property inventories point to land values remaining high. Rising interest rates this year could suggest reduced demand, but that is only one factor.
The Ottawa University cross country season ended Saturday at the KCAC Championships. Both teams finished 11th in their divisions.
The Ottawa University men’s wrestling team had four wrestlers with top-four finishes at the Dan Harris Open hosted by Baker University on Sunday. The Braves lineup was filled with a mix of veterans as well as newcomers making their first appearances in an Ottawa uniform.
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team came out of the weekend tourney, the All-Cattle Classic, with a much better feeling than after the opener. Ottawa fell 86-82 to (RV) Concordia University on Saturday afternoon at Friedrich Arena.
The Ottawa University women’s basketball team came up short in the Hastings Classic in Hastings, Nebraska. The Lady Braves fell 72-53 to Hastings College and opened with a 72-71 loss to Midland University.
The Ottawa University sophomore Darby Weidl led the women’s wrestling team with a runner- up finish in the Falcon Invite in Wichita. Weidl, a former Ottawa High School state champion, posted a 3-1 record.
The Ottawa University men’s soccer team advanced to the KCAC Tournament semifinals with a 3-1 win over York in the first round at AdventHealth Field. The Braves play Wednesday in Wichita against Saint Mary for the right to play for the KCAC championship.