﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:51:31 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[Kansas Beef Council Opens 2026-27 Beef Program]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-beef-council-opens-2026-27-beef-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) is accepting applications for its Beef Certificate Program for the 2026-27 school year. The checkoff-funded initiative provides financial support ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-beef-council-opens-2026-27-beef-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178619]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Are Exposed Tree Roots a Problem? Expert Advice Explained]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/are-exposed-tree-roots-a-problem-expert-advice-explained</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Homeowners often notice tree roots emerging above the soil surface and worry that something may be wrong. However, according to Kansas State University Extension horticulture ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/are-exposed-tree-roots-a-problem-expert-advice-explained</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178581]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kansas YSA Participants Gain Hands-On Livestock Experience]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-ysa-participants-gain-hands-on-livestock-experience</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The 2026 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) completed its third seminar of the year with a three-day tour showcasing Kansas’ beef and dairy ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kansas-ysa-participants-gain-hands-on-livestock-experience</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178579]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Extended ARC/PLC Deadline Helps Farmers Compare Options]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/extended-arcplc-deadline-helps-farmers-compare-options</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended the enrollment and election deadline for the 2026 crop year under the Agriculture Risk Coverage ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/extended-arcplc-deadline-helps-farmers-compare-options</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178396]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Global Diesel Shortages Push Fuel Prices Higher for Farmers]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/global-diesel-shortages-push-fuel-prices-higher-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Rising diesel prices are creating challenges for farmers, businesses, and consumers across the United States. According to K-State Extension agricultural economist Gregg ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/global-diesel-shortages-push-fuel-prices-higher-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178348]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[KLA Raises Concerns Over ICE Workforce Disruptions]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kla-raises-concerns-over-ice-workforce-disruptions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) is monitoring the impact of recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions on agricultural communities in southwest ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/kla-raises-concerns-over-ice-workforce-disruptions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178346]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[K-State Heartland AI Symposium Explores AI's Future]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/k-state-heartland-ai-symposium-explores-ais-future</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kansas State University (K-State) will host the fifth annual Heartland AI Symposium from November,10-12, 2026, bringing together students, educators, researchers, industry ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/k-state-heartland-ai-symposium-explores-ais-future</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178044]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Western Star Center Boosts K-State Agricultural Research]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/western-star-center-boosts-k-state-agricultural-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kansas State University (K-State) has opened the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center, completing its $216 million Agriculture Innovation Initiative. The new facility is ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/western-star-center-boosts-k-state-agricultural-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-178040]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Space-Based Technology Helps Kansas Farmers Save Water]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/space-based-technology-helps-kansas-farmers-save-water</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kansas State University (K-State) and NASA are working together to help farmers use satellite technology and space-based data to improve water management, monitor crop health, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/space-based-technology-helps-kansas-farmers-save-water</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-177807]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ARS Advances Screwworm Control With AI-Powered Modeling]]></title><link>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/ars-advances-screwworm-control-with-ai-powered-modeling</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is using predictive modeling and artificial intelligence to improve the detection and management of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kansasagconnection.com/news/ars-advances-screwworm-control-with-ai-powered-modeling</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a6efb9a8-de0f-42c5-ba8c-225a40e15c8b-177804]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>