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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING JAN 25TH

This past week, demand remains light, however, trades picked up a bit for the southwest and south-central regions. Prices remained steady with plenty of hay still available. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of January 21st, Some … Continue reading

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New Website Assists Landowners with Management Resources

The Playa Lakes Joint Venture, has created a website called Tomorrows Grasslands, https://www.tomorrowsgrassland.com/, to assist landowners, by providing numerous resources to manage your grasslands, including a list of contractors info for woody plant control, financial assistance programs, and a section … Continue reading

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Opportunity for Range Managers: Testing Robotic Mowers

Join the Rangeland Weed Ecology lab at Kansas State University to test remote-operated robotic mower technology for invasive species management Stipend available to EQIP-eligible livestock producers willing to host a mowing trial ontheir land. Email Dr. Sophie Westbrook, sophiewestbrook@ksu.edu, or … Continue reading

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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING JAN 18TH

This past week, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady. The supply of hay available remains heavy. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of January 14th, The Central High Plains continued to … Continue reading

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Winter agronomy series features alternative crops for southwest and south central Kansas

K-State Research and Extension is hosting a series of winter schools in southwest and south central Kansas focusing on three alternative crops – winter canola, camelina, and cowpea. Program topics will address production considerations and marketing opportunities for these crops. … Continue reading

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K-State wins national Forage Bowl title

K-State rallied late in the championship round to win the national Forage Bowl contest on Jan. 13. It’s the sixth national win for the university’s academic judging teams in the past nine months. Members of K-State’s national title winning Forage … Continue reading

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Rangeland brush management workshop to be Jan. 29, 2025 in Hoisington

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Burn plan writing workshops to be held in Jan. & Feb.

Enhance your land management skills with expert insights and hands-on experience in prescribed burn plan writing. Make sure to catch one of these interactive and practical workshops, where you’ll gain the tools and confidence to implement effective burning strategies!Burn plan … Continue reading

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Range Youth Camp, June 10-13, 2025

The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition will again be sponsoring a Range Youth Camp. This years event will take place on June 10-13, 2025, at White Memorial Camp, Council Grove, KS. Kansas Range Youth Camp has been educating Kansas youth for … Continue reading

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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING JAN 11TH

This past week, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady. Previously purchased hay has been moving, when drivers can move it on the ice and snow packed roads. Some folks have reported that they need … Continue reading

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