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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 →

Event Cost: FREE Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing … Continue reading →

A fall-planted cereal rye, wheat, or triticale cover crop can have both positive and negative impacts, for example by tying up nitrogen, reducing soil moisture prior to planting, increasing insect pressure, reducing weed pressure, reducing soil erosion and allelopathy. Each … Continue reading →

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 in the crop.  Knowing how to recognize aphids and their damage … Continue reading →