Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Yep, I am back.  My new knee is doing great and I am ready to get back to work. Looks as most of Kansas is or will be receiving rain today.  Hopefully for those who are in droughted areas find … Continue reading →

We know that alfalfa is a high cost crop to establish and short changing some good management practices is a  strong temptation. Todays video clip looks at some of the things we certainly don’t want to short change when we … Continue reading →

In this issue… NAFA’s Alfalfa Checkoff Now Accepting Proposals Evaluating Forage Options in Dry Conditions Calling All Researchers! ASAFS Request for Applications Open EPA Announces New Tolerance for Flonicamid NAFA Welcomes New Member – The Gombos Company No Alfalfa is … Continue reading →

By Robert Wright and Jeff Bradshaw et.al, UNL Alfalfa weevil larvae have been reported feeding in alfalfa in southeast Nebraska. As temperatures warm up, expect to see alfalfa weevil larvae throughout southern Nebraska and slightly later, in northern Nebraska. The … Continue reading →

Weed Management in Alfalfa

The TLA Virtual Fence Tour will be held on Monday, June 23, 2022 at 11:30 AM at the Mushrush Sale Barn, 1250 Lake Road, Elmdale, KS RSVP to Roger Wells (620.340.5808, rnwells@fairpoint.net) or Shelly Wiggam (785.477.6592, shelly.wiggam@tnc). Agenda The Lunch … Continue reading →

Regularly check out the website for upcoming forage events that might be in your area, and if you’re putting on a forage event, let us know about at info@ksfgc.org. Upcoming Events May 9, 2022, 7:30 – 9:00 pm: MONTHLY GRAZING CALL … Continue reading →

Cover crops are typically used by producers in dryland no-till cropping systems to improve soil health, reduce soil compaction, enhance nutrient cycling, improve soil structure, and improve water infiltration. Producers may be able to realize some income from cover crops … Continue reading →

The first alfalfa cutting of the year will soon be here and is often hampered by weather delays and slow dry-down. Todays video clip looks into some of those management practices than can aid in getting your hay put up … Continue reading →

Conversion of pastureland into cropland has occurred at a rapid rate in the Great Plains. A reduction in total acreage of pastureland from this conversion has resulted in a decline of total numbers of beef cows in the same region. … Continue reading →