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Extension Agronomy eUpdate – Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This state-wide noxious weed infests over 600,000 acres in Kansas (Figure 1).  Figure 1. Distribution of sericea lespedeza … Continue reading →

KDA-AMS – Hay market prices were steady for alfalfa and grass hay. Demand remains good for alfalfa on a very limited supply. After a long, wet spell, hay is finally hitting the ground, which is good news for those that … Continue reading →

Bruno Pedreira is the new Southeast Area Agronomy Extension Specialist. He joins K-State Research and Extension at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons as an associate professor. Bruno C. Pedreira was born in Salvador, Brazil. He got his … Continue reading →

Social science researchers at Kansas State University are collecting information about what soil health practices and information sources are important to Kansas farmers and ranchers (practices like no-till, cover crops, rotational grazing, and others).  This survey is intended for Kansas farmers, ranchers, … Continue reading →

Cool-season grasses are the star of the show during the spring and fall, but these forages tend to get stage fright during the hot, dry summer months. Planting summer annuals can mitigate the effects of a summer slump and ensure … Continue reading →

Hay market prices were steady for alfalfa and mostly steady for grass hay. Demand is good for alfalfa on limited supply. Folks are waiting to get in the hay field, but rainy and cool weather continued across the state and … Continue reading →

Not quite halfway through the year, 2021 is already very difficult as much of the country struggles with exceptional drought. The drought is especially hard for the many livestock producers who faced a tough 2020 due to COVID-19. Pasture and … Continue reading →

FARMPROGRESS – Crop insurance penalty eliminated for farmers who plant cover crops for animal feed or livestock grazing in response to extreme weather events. Jacqui Fatka Farmers who plant certain cover crops on prevent plant acres after bad weather prohibits … Continue reading →