Category Archives: Forage Questions

Drought Resilient Seminar, November 2, 2024 — 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the SAVE Farm, 9680 N. 52nd St. Riley, KS 66531. This is a free seminar taught by Dale Strickler, Chief Agronomist for Regenerative Wisdom Consulting Firm. Advance … Continue reading →

It is well understood that weather patterns can have a significant impact on grasshopper populations year to year. Warm, dry weather increases the survival of nymphs and adult grasshoppers, leading to increased egg production during the growing season, while cool, … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report demand remained good, prices remained steady, and trade activity was slow to moderate. Folks are still looking to purchase hay but there just isn’t much out there to purchase. First, due to the drought, there … Continue reading →

2022 has been a tough year in many respects when it comes to alfalfa hay production. Todays video clip takes a quick look in the rearview mirror at this past year.

You’ve got questions – KSFGC’s got answers Hey Forage Gurus, I have multiple Tall Fescue fields (probably K-31) in Southeast Kansas. They seemed to have gone dormant early due to the drought, and large portions never seemed to come out … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN, Kan.— The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and Kansas State University are teaming up to host their Annual Winter Forage Conference: Drought Survival, Recovery, and Success, on Thursday, December 15th, in Great Bend, Kansas. The meeting will be held … Continue reading →

You’ve got questions – KSFGC’s got answers Hi Forage folks, I only have 8.5-ish acres of pasture east of Wichita, in El Dorado. I’ve been told most livestock would starve with what’s now growing. So I thought I’d add some … Continue reading →