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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 →

To apply for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), participants that suffered eligible grazing losses because of a qualifying drought or fire must complete CCC-853 and submit all required supporting documentation to the administrative County Office by the established deadline. … Continue reading →

In this issue… NAFA Calls on NRCS to Resolve Issues with Alfalfa’s Short-Term Perennial Option in Crop Rotation NAFA’s DC Fly-In Next week NAFA Presents at Winter Meetings Sales Closing Date for Forage Seeding Coverage Approaching – March 15 Insights … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →