Author Archives: kansasfgc

With strong hay prices today and a need to replace some of our stands of alfalfa, I often get asked how quickly can I re-seed an alfalfa field back into alfalfa. The problem that we face is Alfalfa Autotoxicity that … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar today for one of the most successful programs available for training professionals in the alfalfa industry about alfalfa growth and management – NAFA’s Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS), scheduled for October 11-13. This year’s event will again … Continue reading →

By Todd Whitney Fair pricing of drought-stressed forage can be a challenge when harvest costs are higher per ton along with lower yields and reduced energy values due to drought. Under normal conditions, grain content in a field is about 52% … Continue reading →

Oklahoma State’s Extension precision soil nutrient specialist, Brian Arnall, shares information on nutrient values in failed summer crops being used for forage.

We only get one shot at doing it right the first time and that certainly applies to seeding our alfalfa this late summer and fall. Today’s video clip takes a couple of minutes to remind us of some things that … Continue reading →

Grazing Management to Improve Productivity, Performance and Profitability Workshop Four Day Grazing Seminar, August 29, 30, 31 and September 1, 2022, at the Ramada Topeka Downtown, 420 SE 6th Ave. Topeka, KS  66607 Registration Fee $30.00 per day – Or all four … Continue reading →

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Interested in learning more about conducting Prescribed Fires on the land you manage? Then come meet us for a one-day workshop. The cost is free but registration is required. Registration due: August 24, 2022 and limited to 20 participants Contact … Continue reading →

Harvest Flexibility in alfalfa hay production is a key benefit with alfalfa varieties with the HarvXtra and Roundup Ready Trait Technology, allowing up to 10 days harvest delay and still achieve a quality similar to conventional varieties of the same … Continue reading →

Correcting acidic soil conditions through the application of lime can have a significant impact on crop yields, especially for alfalfa. Acidic soils can significantly reduce nodule establishment and activity in alfalfa, affecting nitrogen status and overall nutrient and water uptake … Continue reading →