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Three common brush species native to Kansas and widely spread across the state are buckbrush (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), roughleaf dogwood (Cornus drummondii), and smooth sumac (Rhus glabra). Buckbrush is a shrub that can grow to over 6 feet tall with rhizomes and … Continue reading →

The Alfalfa Checkoff invests $1.50 from each alfalfa seed bag you purchase from participating brands into vital research and promotion efforts. This enhances alfalfa’s role in animal nutrition and as a regenerative crop, keeping alfalfa competitive with other crops and … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light to moderate in the southwest, but light for all other regions. Trade was lower by 2,400 tons and prices were mixed. Overall, grinding alfalfa price fell in most regions, while ground and delivered price … Continue reading →

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Sandy Johnson AJ Tarpoff, DVM, extension veterinarian Blue-green algae blooms (or Harmful Algal Blooms) are an issue that usually occurs  during the spring and summer. Calm, sunny, dry, and hot days of summer create ideal conditions for … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light to moderate in the southwest and south-central regions, but light for all other regions. Trades also bumped up again with folks wanting to get rid of hay prior to the first cut. Prices were … Continue reading →

Are your horse pastures lacking ‘bounce’? Do you struggle to understand how to best manage grass while grazing horses? Join us for a fun afternoon of instruction and demonstrations on pasture and grazing management for horses, while also learning best … Continue reading →

Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, Kansas State University and Hy-Plains Feedyard have partnered to launch a three-year educational program designed to promote sustainable grazing practices in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma. In this partnership, … Continue reading →

April 22, 2025 08:00 AM, By Mike Rankin, Senior Editor Photo: University of Nebraska Rangeland pastures are difficult enough to keep productive throughout the growing season without the encroachment of woody species. The problem, according to Bethany Johnston, is getting worse. The … Continue reading →

Jennifer M. Latzke, Editor, April 15, 2025 FORAGE HYBRID: S&W Seed Co. rolled out a prussic acid-free sorghum-sudangrass hybrid that could be a game-changer for grazers and farmers concerned about prussic acid poisoning. Shelley E. Huguley Forage sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass and sudangrass have … Continue reading →