Author Archives: kansasfgc

Jason Warner, cow-calf specialist If I asked 10 different producers this question: “How good of quality do you think is your CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) forage for grazing?”, I would expect that 9 would respond with something to the extent … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. Rain, rain, and more rain. It has been great for the crops but sure makes it hard to put up hay. Conversations continued to revolve … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. Producers continue to bale hay, despite all the rain, because what else are you going to do? Conversations this week revolved around there being lots … Continue reading →

Limit-Grazing Wheat Pasture: A Practical Strategy for Beef Cows and Calves David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist We have excellent prospects for wheat pasture this fall, but the market conditions and low cattle numbers will … Continue reading →

Join us for a retirement party for Kim Nettleton on August 27! If you can attend, please RSVP to KDA.events@ks.gov by Friday, August 22.  If you are unable to attend, please help us shower Kim with cards and well wishes. … Continue reading →

Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, can damage several important Kansas crops as well as pasture, turf and home landscaping and is currently being reported across the state in various crops and pasture scenarios.  The first fall armyworm flight into Kansas occurred during … Continue reading →

Fall armyworms, Spodoptera frugiperda, can damage several important Kansas crops as well as pasture, turf, and home landscaping, and are currently being reported across the state in various crops and pasture scenarios.  The first fall armyworm flight into Kansas occurred during … Continue reading →

Cost: Free September 16 @ 8:30 am – September 17 @ 3:30 pm Save the Date! This workshop will feature speakers including David Kraft, Doug Spencer and more! Register by contacting Mary Howell: mary@kglc.org or 785-562-8726

This past week, demand was light, and prices were steady. Trade was slow to moderate but saw an increase in the southwest region due to some larger alfalfa contracts. Overall, however, interest is just not picking up much and, currently, … Continue reading →