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Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, Kansas State University and Hy-Plains Feedyard have partnered to launch a three-year educational program designed to promote sustainable grazing practices in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma. In this partnership, … Continue reading →

April 22, 2025 08:00 AM, By Mike Rankin, Senior Editor Photo: University of Nebraska Rangeland pastures are difficult enough to keep productive throughout the growing season without the encroachment of woody species. The problem, according to Bethany Johnston, is getting worse. The … Continue reading →

Jennifer M. Latzke, Editor, April 15, 2025 FORAGE HYBRID: S&W Seed Co. rolled out a prussic acid-free sorghum-sudangrass hybrid that could be a game-changer for grazers and farmers concerned about prussic acid poisoning. Shelley E. Huguley Forage sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass and sudangrass have … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, but trade bumped up a bit. Prices were mixed. Producers state there was a bit more interest in purchasing hay last week but still had difficulty coming to an agreement on price. Many also … Continue reading →

— Anthony Zukoff—Southwest Research and Extension Center – Garden City, KS Alfalfa is off and growing in most areas of the state, so now would be a good time to review the various species of aphids that can be found … Continue reading →

TOPEKA, Kan., April 18, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage and … Continue reading →

Alfalfa weevils have been active throughout Kansas for about 3-4 weeks. Alfalfa weevils are usually the first pest causing serious damage in the spring. However, every year is different as to when this damage starts based upon the temperatures in … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for America’s Grasslands Conference 2025: Grasslands Across Generations! Location: Younes Conference Center North – Kearney, Nebraska Date: June 24-26, 2025 The National Wildlife Federation, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invite you to … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and trades picked up a bit. Prices were steady for all regions. Two words seem to be on everyone’s lips “dry” and “drought”. Although the wheat and alfalfa look pretty good so far, if … Continue reading →