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The time following wheat harvest presents an opportunity to incorporate cover crops. With recent rains in June and early July across many parts of Kansas, there is potential to grow a cover crop for substantial biomass production, which could also … Continue reading →

Demand is still light for all hay offerings, however more tons were moved. Hay prices were mostly steady for all hay types, with the exception of dairy quality hay, falling $0.05/point RFV. The rain that has been falling across the … Continue reading →

Demand is still very light for all hay offerings. Hay prices, across the board, continue to weaken as new hay hits the ground. New crop brome price has been slow to be reported as rain continues to make haying difficult. … Continue reading →

Dates have been set for the 2024 KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Days. Downey Ranch will host the first event August 15 in Wabaunsee County. The August 22 field day will be held in Gove County at Hoeme Ranch … Continue reading →

For more information contact Margit Kaltenekker at 785-843-7058 ext. 113 To register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hwzhc87/lp/a8b7f2b5-3033-4fbc-b009-cfb858ee52f6

AFGC is currently accepting call for presentations for the 2025 Annual Conference and we all know there is a tremendous amount of on farm and KSU related forage research occurring Kansas. Do you have a topic or research you would … Continue reading →

Demand is still low for grinding hay but seems to be high for dairy quality hay moving out of state. Alfalfa hay prices continue to weaken with old crop grinding hay and dairy quality hay falling in the southwest, south-central, … Continue reading →

Summer Pasture Walks, For more information contact Margit Kaltenekker at 785-843-7058 ext. 113 To register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hwzhc87/lp/a8b7f2b5-3033-4fbc-b009-cfb858ee52f6 Cost $10/walk

For more information contact Margit Kaltenekker at 785-843-7058 ext. 113 To register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hwzhc87/lp/a8b7f2b5-3033-4fbc-b009-cfb858ee52f6 Cost $10/walk