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This past week, demand remained light, while trades bumped up a bit. Prices were mostly steady but remained soft, with dairy hay price falling in a few areas. Drought continues to be the hot topic of discussion, but even though … Continue reading →

K-State Research and Extension and the Northwest/North Central Extension Districts are hosting two Crop Pest Management Schools in mid-November. The first one is set for Nov. 19 in Beloit at the Beloit Methodist Church, and the second one will take … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and trades fell off considerably while prices were steady on limited test. Producers have been busy in the fields with harvest or planting wheat. All of Kansas continues to be dry and rain is … Continue reading →

Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance is a tool for managing rainfall or drought risk. While individual producer experience varies, PRF has made substantial payouts during drought years. In 2023, producers paid an average premium of $5.11 per acre and … Continue reading →

Cool-season forages require annual fertilization for optimum production. Fall is a good time to plan on fertilizing cool-season improved pasture perennial grasses such as smooth brome and tall fescue (Figure 1). Particular attention must be paid to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, … Continue reading →

October 15, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Southeast Research Extension Center25092 Ness Rd, Parsons

Planting cereal rye after corn harvest A publication from K-State and the Midwest Cover Crop Council provides helpful information for producers looking to incorporate a cereal rye cover crop following corn harvest. This factsheet is an excellent resource for farmers … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and prices were mostly steady, however, the volume of hay transported was up. The hay market seems to be sluggish, as there is a lot of silage and high moisture corn out there to … Continue reading →

Fall Thistle Control By Jerry Volesky Did you spray thistles this past spring and summer? If so, it would be a good idea to revisit those areas as there are likely some remaining or new growth that has occurred. Late … Continue reading →