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This past week, demand was light, and trades were slow to moderate. Prices were mostly steady, and the availability of grinder hay remained heavy. Grinders would still like to purchase hay and continue to have difficulty getting it bought with … Continue reading →

K-State Research and Extension has partnered with Crawford County Conservation District to host a Pasture Soil Health Field Day on March 25 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center. A small area has been overseeded with novel-endophyte fescue, and three … Continue reading →

Dr. Tina Sullivan, Northeast Area Agronomist, tsullivan@ksu.edu Management options during the establishment phase Overgrazing and weed control are the two most important management considerations during establishment. Depending on stand establishment, grazing should be avoided during the first and possibly the … Continue reading →

This past week, demand and trades fell off again, after picking up the week before. Prices were mostly steady, and availability of hay remains heavy. Grinders would like to purchase hay but are having difficulty getting it bought at the … Continue reading →

COW/CALF CORNER – Brian Freking, OSU Cooperative Extension Southeast Area Livestock Specialist To encourage cows to eat low-quality hay, you can consider a few strategies: 1. Supplementation: Providing supplemental feeds, especially those rich in protein, can make low-quality hays more … Continue reading →

Establishment is the most important phase to ensure system longevity when planning the long-term use of a seeded native grass stand. Native species are slow to establish and do not compete well with other plants, such as undesired weeds and … Continue reading →

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, with the Land Use Survey Office at Kansas State University, is seeking feedback for the 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey.   The Bluestem Pasture Survey provides reliable, accurate information to Kansas ranchers and the agricultural community … Continue reading →

Despite already being one month into the new year, some farmers are still staring down a long road of winter hay feeding. This may not be as daunting where opportunities exist to graze winter pastures, and a recent study shows … Continue reading →

This past week, demand picked up a bit and can be described as moderate to good, with producers reporting more inquires. Trades also picked up for the southwest and south-central regions with prices remaining mostly steady. Availability of hay is … Continue reading →

Old World Bluestems (OWB) are the focus of this World of Weeds article. Two species commonly called OWB are Caucasian bluestem (Bothriochloa bladhii) and yellow bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum). There are several improved varieties of OWB, including King Ranch, Plains, WW … Continue reading →