By Jennifer M. Latzke, High Plains Journal With 4,000 cows, the folks at MasCow Dairy of Moscow, Kansas, figured the bilingual play on words was an appropriate name. “Mas cow” in Spanish means “more cows,” after all. And the production and marketing advantages that come with “more cows” are working for MasCow Dairy and the other two dairies operated by Ag Oasis. MasCow is … [Read more...]
Governor Proclaims June as Kansas Dairy Month
Topeka, Kan. – Surrounded by Kansas dairymen and Kansas FFA members, Governor Sam Brownback signed the proclamation declaring June as Kansas Dairy Month. Glasses of milk were raised in toast to a month that celebrates dairymen who get ice cream, cheese, yogurt and other dairy food favorites from farm to plate. “Kansas dairymen are dedicated to innovation and adding economic … [Read more...]
New Tax Laws Enhance Kansas Dairy Industry
Topeka, Kan. - Governor Sam Brownback signed into law yesterday a bill containing two measures important to Kansas agriculture. Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey applauded the Kansas Legislature for the passage of Senate Bill 265. The change in tax law will allow livestock producers to offset capital gains on the sale of cull cows and breeding livestock … [Read more...]
Kansas Ranks First in Milk Production Growth
A report issued by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), shows Kansas’ milk production grew at the fastest rate in the United States, growing 7.3 percent, in 2013. Kansas posted the third largest increase in total pounds of milk production in 2013, only trailing dairy giants Wisconsin and New York. The dairy … [Read more...]
There’s Room to Grow Dairies in Kansas
By Jennifer M. Latzke - High Plains Journal Experts say Kansas is poised to grow its dairy industry in the state, but it will take innovative thinking to attract and retain them. Kansas State University had its annual Dairy Symposium Oct. 23 at the Stanley Stout Center on campus. Researchers, dairy experts, and producers discussed what hurdles there are to dairy … [Read more...]