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Read Here In this issue… John Deere to Host NAFA Summer Board Meeting – June 25-27 The Cost of a Windrow AFRP/APRI Research Summaries

DROUGHT.GOV – Due to the severity of drought conditions across the Southern High Plains, a webinar will take place on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:30 am-10:30 am MDT, featuring a collaboration of experts providing up-to-date information on drought in … Continue reading →

KSU EXTENSION AGRONOMY – The dry conditions that have prevailed over much of Kansas since the fall of 2017 have left some wheat growers with relatively dim prospects for grain production for the summer 2018 harvest.  An alternative use for … Continue reading →

KGLC – Three workshops that will help you to better manage your grazing lands for the enhancement of bees, Monarchs and other pollinators will be held across the state, with the first coming soon-May 29th! Registrations are now open. Simply … Continue reading →

KSU ENTOMOLOGY – Alfalfa weevils sampled this week were in all stages of larval development, although no pupae or adults were noted in any fields. Actually, no adult alfalfa weevils have been detected yet this year. Also, there is relatively little defoliation, … Continue reading →

DROVERS – Planning for the growing season this year has been a little different than in previous years. The winter season seemed to be longer than usual and has producers wondering when they would be able to access their fields. … Continue reading →

KGLC – It is time to start thinking about attending this year and then register to attend. Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. You can … Continue reading →

KSU-HAYS EXPERIMENT STATION – Cropping system diversification and the utilization of cover crops will be the focus of this field day and tour. Kansas State University researchers will discuss ongoing research efforts at HB Ranch evaluating cover crop management options … Continue reading →

KSU AGRONOMY – The development of the Kansas wheat crop is behind this year as compared to historical values due to a delayed sowing, colder-than-average winter and spring seasons, and the extreme drought conditions experienced. Thus, there are parts of … Continue reading →

Alfalfa fields were again sampled 18 April, after the latest bout of sub-freezing temperatures. Alfalfa weevil larval development does not seem to have progressed much since fields were sampled last week. All larvae that were collected from plant terminals were still small, … Continue reading →