Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Correcting acid soil conditions through the application of lime can have a significant impact on crop yields, especially for alfalfa. Since seeding alfalfa is expensive and a stand is expected to last for several years, getting lime applied and acidity … Continue reading →

In this issue… NAFA USAFRI Now Accepting 2018 Proposals John Deere Hosts NAFA Summer Board Meeting Pricing Standing Forage Make the Most of Your Alfalfa Quality Testing AFRP/APRI Research Summaries  

TOPEKA, KANSAS, June 29, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance for the crop triticale to 19 additional counties in Kansas, which brings the total number of counties with … Continue reading →

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 →