Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Alfalfa Update from KSU

KANSAS INSECT NEWSLETTER – Alfalfa continues to be problematic in NC Kansas. There seems to be many fields of good alfalfa, apparently treated in an effective manner from both an insecticide and a timing standpoint, and not affected by the … Continue reading →

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Alfalfa checkoff to start with summer seed sales

The new checkoff program to support alfalfa research is expected to begin with summer and fall alfalfa seed sales. Kickoff Press Release. The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance (NAFA) board voted unanimously in February to initiate the program and more … Continue reading →

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NAFA Newsletter Available

To view the May Issue of NAFA News, the newsletter of the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance, of which the KSFGC is a State Affiliate, please click here.  

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2016 Kansas Range Schools Announced

The 2016 KS Range Schools are going to be held in August! It is time to start thinking about attending this year to learn more about range land management in a friendly, educational and informative setting with other ranchers, land … Continue reading →

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Kansas Alfalfa Insect Update

Alfalfa weevils continue to be very active throughout NC KS. This past week the weevil populations were still plentiful and in all stages, including very small 1st instar larvae. This is really unusual, as we started finding 1st instar larvae … Continue reading →

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K-State Cover Crop Field Day, HB Ranch – Trego Co. May 13

K-State will hold a Cover Crop Field Day at its HB Ranch location south of Cedar Bluff Reservoir on Friday, May 13. The field day will begin at 10 a.m. To get to the HB Ranch field, take exit 135/Ogallah … Continue reading →

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Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day, Mound Valley, May 5

The Southeast Agricultural Research Center will host a Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day on Thursday, May 5, at the Mound Valley Community Center, 505 Hickory St., in Mound Valley. Registration on-site for the free event begins at 8:30 … Continue reading →

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Kansas added to interactive “Cover Crops Decision Tool” web site

KSU eUpdate – Cover crops are a complex topic in many ways. There are lots of choices, each with different strengths and weaknesses, and each suited best for different goals and field conditions. That’s where an interactive web site can … Continue reading →

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How much does your hay storage cost?

By Brian Beer, Clemson University Be careful how you answer that question. Cost and expense are two different things. Everyone worries about the expense of building barns for hay storage. Yes, barns are a big capital expense. Sometimes the method with … Continue reading →

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Silage Seminar to be Held on May 25, 2016

KSU-SWREC – Silage producers are invited to an evening with renowned silage expert and K-State Emeritus Professor, Dr. Keith Bolsen on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at the K-State Southwest Research-Extension Center, 4500 E Mary Street, Garden City, … Continue reading →

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