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Alfalfa is the 3rd or 4th ranked value crop produced in the US, yet it often gets treated and managed in an inferior way. Today 2MT takes a look at prioritizing this valuable crop. Please click on the link to … Continue reading →

The fall of 2021 was a hard year for brome growers. In many of the late-harvested fields when plants were starting to regrow, the armyworms were everywhere in eastern Kansas. Some fields were sprayed with insecticides while the brome was … Continue reading →

As China is the source of many of our livestock supplies, the cost of vitamin supplementation has taken a significant upward turn. According to Jaymelynn Farney, an extension beef specialist with Kansas State University has led to a more strategic … Continue reading →

[MANHATTAN, KANSAS, January 31, 2022] – Several Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) members participated, presented, and won awards and competitions at the recent American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) Annual meeting in Wichita, January 9 – 12, 2022. “This … Continue reading →

The University of Kentucky received a grant to determine hay perceptions in the equine market, including package size, hay type, and perceived quality. This survey will provide insight into the national horse hay market from the perspective of hay producers. … Continue reading →

As much as everyone would like to know what 2022 has in store for us in agriculture, we must rely on what we know and the things that will likely influence alfalfa production. Take a few minutes to listen to … Continue reading →

W-L Alfalfas is excited to offer some brand new alfalfa varieties in 2022. Go here, to view additional information on these new W-L Alfalfa high performance varieties, aimed to fit many grower needs.

KSU, Cherokee County Extension will be holding their Annual beef Night on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm (dinner at 6:00pm), at the 4-H Building. RSVP by February 11 to the Cherokee County Extension Office, (620) 429-3849. Flyer