﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:32:12 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Kansas Ag Connection</title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1088</link><atom:link href="https://kansasagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1088" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Funding Reinstated for Small Farmer Support Programs]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/usda-funding-reinstated-for-small-farmer-support-programs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Several nonprofit organizations serving small and underserved farmers may regain critical funding after a federal judge temporarily ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/usda-funding-reinstated-for-small-farmer-support-programs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166721]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas Beef Council Trains Youth to Advocate for Beef Industry]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-beef-council-trains-youth-to-advocate-for-beef-industry</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) hosted a workshop during the 2026 Charolais Junior National in Hutchinson, Kansas, to help young cattle producers strengthen their communication ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-beef-council-trains-youth-to-advocate-for-beef-industry</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166719]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farming Boosts Soil Health on Kansas Farms]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/farming-boosts-soil-health-on-kansas-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Visitors at a recent field day at Guetterman Brothers Family Farms in eastern Kansas learned how regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health, strengthen farm ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/farming-boosts-soil-health-on-kansas-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166490]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Study Finds Cover Crops Increase Forage for Livestock Farms]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/study-finds-cover-crops-increase-forage-for-livestock-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A recent study by Kansas State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Nebraska found that planting cover crops after wheat harvest can provide additional ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/study-finds-cover-crops-increase-forage-for-livestock-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166489]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas Promotes Crops and Innovation]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-promotes-crops-and-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), in partnership with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), recently hosted a delegation of ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-promotes-crops-and-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166260]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Register Soon for Spring Wheat Tour]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/register-soon-for-spring-wheat-tour</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Wheat Quality Council (WQC) is inviting participants to register for the 2026 Hard Spring Wheat and Durum Tour, scheduled from July 20 to July 23. The event provides a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/register-soon-for-spring-wheat-tour</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166258]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas Crops Show Strong Growth Progress]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-crops-show-strong-growth-progress</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kansas farmers experienced a productive week in the fields, with 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026, according to the USDA National ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-crops-show-strong-growth-progress</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166111]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas Opens Water Infrastructure Grants]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-opens-water-infrastructure-grants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Kansas Water Office (KWO) has announced the opening of applications for the State Water Infrastructure Grant Program, creating new opportunities for communities to improve ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-opens-water-infrastructure-grants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-166110]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Gary Millershaski Leads US Wheat Associates Forward]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/gary-millershaski-leads-us-wheat-associates-forward</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kansas wheat leaders played a major role at the 2026 U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Summer Board Meeting held from June 22 to June 25 in Fargo, North Dakota. The annual event ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/gary-millershaski-leads-us-wheat-associates-forward</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-165777]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas Growers Wrap Up Harvest]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-growers-wrap-up-harvest</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The 2026 Kansas wheat harvest is entering its final stage as favorable weather conditions continue to support harvesting activities across the state. According to the Day 11 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-growers-wrap-up-harvest</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-165775]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>