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Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

National/International

These farmers are producing record crops despite droughts and floods
12/15/25 Reuters
Most large-scale farmers have access to such technology in their tractors, combines, sprayers and management computers, Terry Griffin, a Kansas State University agricultural economist, said. But an older generation of farmers often doesn't want to take on digital challenges, while younger farmers don't have the money for machines or agronomic advice.

What’s for dinner? If it’s beef, it’ll cost you.
12/17/25 Christian Science Monitor
As U.S. beef production drops, the meatpacking industry has been trying to produce more beef from the cattle it slaughters. “By historic standards, we’re still producing a lot of beef. We’re just doing it with fewer cows,” Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told NPR.

State/Regional

Economist sees steady markets but ongoing trade uncertainty for next year
12/17/25 Brownfield Ag News
Allen Featherstone with K-State says it could be a similar situation for row crop farmers. “If you look at the markets, they are pretty level from where they were in 2025. One of the things that will be uncertain is what the trade picture will be.”

K-State biosecurity center secures grant to boost animal disease preparedness training
12/17/25 Midwest Messenger
Kansas State University's National Agricultural Biosecurity Center is expanding its role on the front lines of animal disease preparedness with a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant that will immerse extension professionals in realistic outbreak planning across the central U.S.