A team of 4-H members from southeast Kansas has won the national livestock judging title, scoring a four-point win over Oklahoma at the Western National 4-H Roundup in Denver.  The Southwind Extension District team tallied…

Traditionally, when cowherd supplementation is discussed, we focus on meeting the protein needs of the cow, with the goal of maximizing forage intake by supplementing protein, the most limiting nutrient in dormant native forages.  However,…

As September is coming, take into consideration these recommendations from Jason Warner, Extension Cow-Calf Specialist. For spring-calving cow herds: • If not already done, make plans for weaning calves. • Test your forages and have…

HUMBOLDT — The Daniels sisters find their best source of support in each other. And maybe a little bit of friendly competition, too. “It’s nice to have sisters showing as well,” Chloe, the oldest at…

Jason Warner, K-State Research and Extension Cow-Calf Specialist, offers some insight on what we need to watch for in July: ∙ For spring-calving cow herds: — Score cows for BCS concurrent with grass growth. —…

Have you heard from your veterinarian about Vitamin A deficiencies, or the likelihood of them this year? Vitamin A deficiency can present with many different clinical signs, but the most common signs are weak or…

Last spring my father-in-law purchased a handful of ewes to graze a pasture near his house. The pasture had not been grazed in a few years, and he liked the idea of having some animals…

As we all know, drought conditions are increasing in intensity in the Southwind District and all of Kansas. Pasture conditions are deteriorating, ponds are drying up, and producers are worrying if they will have enough…

It is about that time of year that 4-Hers have worked hard for — fair time. While fair time can be stressful, it is also a very rewarding time. From livestock animals to photography projects…

Hunter Nickell always planned to come home. He just didn’t expect it to happen so quickly. Nickell graduated from Humboldt High School in 2018 and from Kansas State University in 2021.  About three weeks ago,…