Author: Pat Melgares
K-State Researchers Study Benefits, Risks of Carbon Credits
Kansas State University researchers have completed a study that looks at the potential value of carbon credits—and whether it’s an opportunity for farmers in Kansas to earn some extra income. “There are starting to be a few more concrete opportunities for producers to sign up for carbon credits, and especially […]
Discovery may help chickens muscle up
K-State Researchers Find Vitamin Compound that Boosts Growth A form of a vitamin associated with healthy aging in humans has been used by Kansas State University researchers to build muscle in chickens, a sign that could help the poultry industry meet future demand for its product. Muscle biologist and meat […]
Research Propels Advances in Swine Industry
A Kansas State University swine scientist says advances in how pigs are raised have led to enormous improvements in pork production over the last 20 years. Mike Tokach, professor of animal science, says research has allowed the swine industry to safely increase litter sizes and growth rates of finishing pigs. […]