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This past week, demand was light, trade was moderate, and prices were steady, on limited test as producers have been busy in the fields with wheat harvest, hay harvest and the planting of milo. According to producer reports, grinders should … Continue reading →

Welcome to Cow Camp 2025—an experience built for women who want to live and lead in the cattle industry. The noon-to-noon program will be held on September 10-11, 2025 at the KSU Research & Extension Center, 1232 240th Avenue, Hays, … Continue reading →

Two KLA/K-State Field Days are set for this coming August. The first will be on August 21 at the Larson Ranch, in Wichita County with registration starting at 3:30 p.m. The second will be on August 28, at the Wells … Continue reading →

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY This past week, demand was light, trade was moderate, and prices were mostly steady. Showers continue to put a “damper” on hay harvest as well as wheat harvest and the planting of milo. Many areas have … Continue reading →

Cibus Inc. announced Tuesday that it has completed the Food and Drug Administration’s Plant Biotechnology Program for its altered lignin alfalfa, clearing a key hurdle on the way to commercialization in food or feed. Lignin, a naturally occurring component of plant cell … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, trade was moderate, and prices were mostly steady. Demand is still way off with most contributors reporting that they have had very few calls for new crop hay. Many across the state have had … Continue reading →

The deadline to purchase Annual Forage Insurance (AFI) is July 15 for any annual forage crop planted from August 2025 to July 2026, which is recognized as the 2026 commodity year. Producers who buy coverage will have premiums billed on … Continue reading →

Forages—both native and tame—cover approximately 40% of Kansas and are essential to the state’s cattle industry. Yet, despite their widespread use and importance, forage systems receive relatively limited research funding, particularly when it comes to management practices. To better understand … Continue reading →