Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Cheney, KS – The Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams (KAWS) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center. These funds will support a series of workshops called “Improving Soil … Continue reading →

KSU ENTOMOLOGY – Several alfalfa fields were sampled in north central Kansas this past week. The alfalfa canopy remains an excellent habitat for many insects, especially those fields not treated for alfalfa weevils this year. Many of these insects are beneficial. … Continue reading →

RANGE EAST (KSU) – On July 31, 2017, the Legislative Post Audit Committee approved a request from Representative John Carmichael, Representative Kyle Hoffman, Representative Melissa Rooker, Representative Steven Becker, Representative Ken Rahjes, Representative Troy Waymaster, Representative Boyd Orr, and Senator … Continue reading →

KDA – Kansas Forage and Grassland Council Board member and State Hay Reporter, Kim Nettleton has been tabbed to serve as Feed and Forage Sector Lead for the Kansas Agricultural Growth Strategy project. In the letter below she outlines her … Continue reading →

One key is to test for nutrients and toxic compounds such as nitrates before feeding. BEEF PRODUCER.COM – In drought years, with forage in short supply, producers sometimes find it necessary to feed drought-stressed or salvaged crops, but the key … Continue reading →

KANSAS PRESCRIBED FIRE COUNCIL – The KS PFC, in conjunction with several other sponsoring organizations will be conducting a growing season burn demonstration on July 10th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Riggs Arboretum, on the north side … Continue reading →

RANGE_EAST – Curious how camera technology can help you monitor your land and save time? Join WLA staff, fellow landowners and managers on a webinar at 11:00 AM CDT, June 6, 2018, as they explore technology used for remote monitoring … Continue reading →

Read Here In this issue… John Deere to Host NAFA Summer Board Meeting – June 25-27 The Cost of a Windrow AFRP/APRI Research Summaries

DROUGHT.GOV – Due to the severity of drought conditions across the Southern High Plains, a webinar will take place on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:30 am-10:30 am MDT, featuring a collaboration of experts providing up-to-date information on drought in … Continue reading →

KSU EXTENSION AGRONOMY – The dry conditions that have prevailed over much of Kansas since the fall of 2017 have left some wheat growers with relatively dim prospects for grain production for the summer 2018 harvest.  An alternative use for … Continue reading →