Animal Health Industry Insights Seminar At K-State Olathe

Oct 09, 2014

By Mary Bowen

The Master of Agribusiness program is hosting an Animal Health Industry Insights seminar by Sharon Benz, Food and Drug Administration, at noon Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the K-State Olathe Campus.

Benz is the director of the Division of Animal Feeds within the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine. She is responsible for providing direction and oversight to the division, which monitors and sets standards for contaminants, approves food additives and oversees medicated feed and pet food programs. Prior to her appointment to director in 2004, Benz served as the team leader for the nutrition and labeling team. In preparation for her work with the Food and Drug Administration, Benz was employed by the National Academy of Sciences, Board on Agriculture and was responsible for the animal nutrition series bulletins on animal nutrient requirements. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science and doctorate from Virginia Tech. Her training is in ruminant nutrition and mineral metabolism and requirements.

The seminar is open to the public, but attendees must register by Oct. 15 and pay the $50 registration fee, which includes lunch.

Source:ksu.edu

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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