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Incorporating cereal rye after corn, in a corn soybean rotation, can be a valuable management tool to scavenge residual nitrogen (N), reduce soil erosion and evaporation, and suppress weeds.  Cereal rye can be part of an effective weed management program … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in demand, but some lower prices were reported. Trade remains slow to moderate. There is still plenty of hay to be put up and plenty of hay to be moved, but the … Continue reading →

Planting annual forages in the fall can help alleviate a lack of forage in dry years, rest perennial pastures, and provide high-quality forage during a time of the year when forage amount is limited and forage quality is very low … Continue reading →

In this issue… Register Today! NAFA’s 2025 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Set for October 21 & 22 September 30 Crop Insurance Deadlines The Value of Coated Alfalfa Seed: A Summary Flexible Cutting & High Quality with Advanced Alfalfa Genetics … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in the market trends, demand was still light, and prices were still steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. The scattered storms continue to make it difficult for some producers to swath hay, … Continue reading →

Save $ – Register Today! Register Early for NAFA’s 2025 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) One of the most successful programs available for training professionals in the alfalfa industry about alfalfa growth and management will be presented in Arden Hills, … Continue reading →

Fall planting of tall fescue pastures; Manage musk thistle now; and Spurge identification and control in forages Fall planting of tall fescue pastures Tall fescue is best seeded in the fall in Kansas pastures and hay meadows, especially when rainfall … Continue reading →

On-farm research in central Kansas shows grazing can improve profitability while protecting soil and water resources Jeremy Kootz (left) and Charlie Kootz incorporate cover crops to boost soil health and feed livestock on their central Kansas farm. (Courtesy photo) MANHATTAN, … Continue reading →

Herbicides for cool-season hayfields and pastures damaged by fall armyworms There were a large number of fall armyworm infestations in July and August in hayfields and pastures throughout parts of eastern Kansas. In most fields harvested in mid-to-late July, cool-season … Continue reading →

Tips for fall planting In 2024, approximately 585,000 acres of alfalfa were harvested in Kansas, which supports the dairy and livestock industry. Alfalfa hayfields help to supply forage that is highly digestible and high in protein due to being a leguminous … Continue reading →