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I have received a few calls within the last 10 days about “Miller moths” flying around lights at night and flying/running into the house when an outside door is opened the 1st thing in the morning. Those, at least from … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, overall alfalfa and grass hay were mostly steady. Movement remains slow although there was a slight increase in trades. Southwest Kansas remains terribly dry. Reports from producers indicate that yield is down up to one … Continue reading →

Doug Spencer, Rangeland Management Specialist for NRCS, explains what influences the health of a prairie. Ecological drivers help shape the prairie landscape. These include weather/climate, fire, and grazing. The intensity, frequency, and duration of these drivers influences their impact on … Continue reading →

Drought conditions continue to plague the western plains growing area and the entire west. This places a hardship on many crops that are normally grown in these regions. While drought does impact alfalfa as well, an established alfalfa stand can … Continue reading →

Alfalfa weevils continue to cause concern around the state, but that shouldn’t last much longer. After checking many fields in north central Kansas, from 20-23 May, it is obvious that alfalfa weevil infestations have been very problematic–but has run its … Continue reading →

Yep, I am back.  My new knee is doing great and I am ready to get back to work. Looks as most of Kansas is or will be receiving rain today.  Hopefully for those who are in droughted areas find … Continue reading →

We know that alfalfa is a high cost crop to establish and short changing some good management practices is a  strong temptation. Todays video clip looks at some of the things we certainly don’t want to short change when we … Continue reading →

In this issue… NAFA’s Alfalfa Checkoff Now Accepting Proposals Evaluating Forage Options in Dry Conditions Calling All Researchers! ASAFS Request for Applications Open EPA Announces New Tolerance for Flonicamid NAFA Welcomes New Member – The Gombos Company No Alfalfa is … Continue reading →

By Robert Wright and Jeff Bradshaw et.al, UNL Alfalfa weevil larvae have been reported feeding in alfalfa in southeast Nebraska. As temperatures warm up, expect to see alfalfa weevil larvae throughout southern Nebraska and slightly later, in northern Nebraska. The … Continue reading →