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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 →

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), for the week ending August 3, 2025, Kansas pasture and range conditions rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 20% fair, 55% good, and 13% excellent. The 68% in the combined good/excellent category … Continue reading →

Plan ahead: Allow time for lime applications for alfalfa production Correcting acidic soil conditions with lime application can significantly impact crop yields, especially for alfalfa. Acidic soils can significantly reduce nodule establishment and activity in alfalfa, affecting nitrogen status and … Continue reading →

K-State researchers are employing aerial data and precision mapping in their mission to understand and manage the rapid spread of woody plants across the Great Plains. Known as woody encroachment, the transformation of open grasslands into shrub and tree-dominated landscapes … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, trade was slow to moderate, and prices were steady. Rain across the state continues to hamper hay harvest, but many are thankful for the rain, as it has saved their corn and sudan. Overall, … Continue reading →

In this issue… NRCS Short-Term Perennial Payment Option – Signup by August 1 FY26 Appropriations Bills Mention Alfalfa Over 20 Times NAFA’s Alfalfa Checkoff Now Accepting Proposals Forage Crop Insurance Deadlines Right Around the Corner Summer Seeding Alfalfa – Advantages … Continue reading →