Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Potato leafhoppers (PLH) started their annual migration back into Kansas about 7-10 days ago. Full Newsletter Here.

The Kansas Forage and Grasslands Council (KSFGC) is the State Affiliate for both the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) and the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA). Thus by joining KSFGC, you automatically receive the benefits and access to … Continue reading →

Cherokee County K-State Research and Extension will host a Field Day at the Columbus Research Station on Monday June 28 beginning at 4:30pm.  The field is located at 2500 NW 20th Columbus, KS or 2 miles west of the four-way … Continue reading →

Happy National Forage and National Pollinator Week!

Let’s celebrate all forages and the importance they play in Kansas agriculture. If you’re not a member, consider joining the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and supporting this vital industry, https://afgc.org/i4a/ams/public/member_start.cfm?mbrAppID=9&pageID=3401

Bagworms; Alfalfa Pests; Bean Leaf Beetles; Be an Insect Detective; Finding developing flea larvae in your home; Bug Joke of the Week.

Extension Agronomy eUpdate – Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This state-wide noxious weed infests over 600,000 acres in Kansas (Figure 1).  Figure 1. Distribution of sericea lespedeza … Continue reading →