May 1, 2024
Beef Month Kicks Off Today
Surrounded by cattlemen and cattlewomen, Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation last week declaring May as Beef Month in Kansas. The proclamation recognized the beef community’s positive impact on the state’s environment, economy and nutritional well-being. According to the Ka...
April 30, 2024
USDA Releases Final Traceability Rule
USDA released its final traceability rule last week, which amends a 2013 rule requiring sexually intact cattle 18 months of age or older, rodeo and exhibition cattle, and dairy cattle moving interstate to have an official form of animal identification. The previous rule instit...
April 29, 2024
KLF Awards Merck Animal Health Scholarships
The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) has awarded 34 scholarships totaling $38,500 for the 2024-25 school year. This year’s scholarships set a record for the most scholarships and most dollars awarded to students through KLF. Thank you to all scholarship sponsors and supporter...
April 26, 2024
Governor Signs Some Bills, Vetoes Others As Legislature Returns For Veto Session
This week Gov. Laura Kelly signed three bills relevant to KLA members and vetoed two KLA-supported bills. The Legislature returned Thursday to begin the veto session. The main focus of the veto session is to consider overriding gubernatorial vetoes, but it also will include wo...
April 25, 2024
NCBA To Host Succession Planning Webinar
NCBA will be hosting a producer education webinar tonight, April 25, focused on succession planning. The webinar will be held in the evening beginning at 6:00 CDT. Succession planning is an important part of maintaining the legacy of any farm or ranch. As such, Kevin Yon with ...