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K-State Research and Extension along with Districts, Post Rock, Central Kansas, Cottonwood, Midway and River Valley are again bringing you a series of short online cattle programs, “Cattle Conversations, Round 2.”  These programs will be held every Thursday in April starting on … Continue reading →

Alfalfa Growers and Agronomists – Check your fields! These critters are hungry and there are a lot of them. Mostly Pea Aphid, but there may be Blue Alfalfa Aphid too.

KSU Entomology – Welcome back to a new growing season and thus New Year with our Entomology Newsletter! We start this year with some old pests. Read More.

ESBON, Kan. — The Kansas Soil Health Alliance is a recently-formed nonprofit organization that has been established to be a trusted partner and valuable soil health resource for Kansas growers. The Kansas Soil Health Alliance is led by a board of … Continue reading →

Conference planning is ongoing but there will be something for ALL KANSAS FORAGE AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS! Tentatively there will be four workshop sections including, Winter Feeding Management, Grazing Cover Crops and Residues, Regenerative Grazing, and Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration … Continue reading →

SALINA, Kan. – Do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community, chances are … Continue reading →

By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist COW/CALF CORNER – As we are calving during the early spring with lush pastures we can often find mature cows that are in otherwise good condition and health with … Continue reading →

Hay market prices were mostly steady for all hay types; demand remains strong for alfalfa as supplies remain extremely limited in the southwest. However, thoughts are turning to the new hay season, with several contributors reporting new crop hay sales … Continue reading →

CRP Participants please follow your Conservation Plan of Operations and make sure you are not missing any maintenance for the year. Primary nesting season is April 15-July 15, therefore ground can not be disturbed. Please get any scheduled burns done … Continue reading →