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Individuals involved in the forage industry in South Dakota are making steps to start a forage association in the state. “South Dakota is one of the top forage-growing states in the nation, and we really don’t have much of a … Continue reading →

The Nature Conservancy is seeking Southern High Plains Grassland Specialist for their Smoky Valley Ranch location, Logan County, Kansas. The SHP Grassland Specialist) is a three-year term position, ideally starting in June 2022, that will implement a spatially focused conservation … Continue reading →

The winds of 2022 remind us of the importance of using a cover crop on erodible soils. Todays topic addresses the management of a cover crop in establishing alfalfa.

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Please use this link to a KDOT Aviation survey. It doesn’t take long to complete but provides a great opportunity to weigh-in with your input on UAS in Kansas. https://kdot.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czNdg3NcMBnW7VY

Saline County Conservation District Farm, 3421 E Water Well Road, Salina, KS Tour demonstration plots consisting of winter barley, spring oats, rye, winter triticale, annual ryegrass, spring triticale, and Reed canary grass. See results from a Crown vetch control trial using … Continue reading →

The Kansas Range Youth Camp is taking place Camp Mennoscah near Murdock, KS on June 14th-17th! The Kansas Range Youth Camp is designed to give the students a basic understanding of what rangeland is, the components of rangeland ecosystems, and management of … Continue reading →

Rotation grazing is recognized as a way to utilize pastures and forages more efficiently.  A collaboration of experts from K-State Research and Extension and the Natural Resource Conservation Service are joining together to offer a two-day event.  2022 marks the 9th Eastern Kansas … Continue reading →

The K-State Sheep Day will be held Saturday, April 30 at Shannon Creek Lamb, 5025 Hwy 16, Olsburg, Kansas. Registration begins at 8:30 am. In the morning, you will rotate through informational stations on facility considerations, technology utilization, record keeping, … Continue reading →