Glen Arnold, CCA, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management and Kevin Elder, Livestock Environmental Permitting, Ohio Department of Agriculture With warmer than normal weather forecast for the next couple of weeks, corn and soybean harvest in Ohio is expected […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for Crop Production
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Tips on Using Alternative Grain Storage
on October 18, 2017
at 7:30 am
Princeton, Ky. High corn and soybean yields, a large carryover from 2016 and transportation challenges have combined to put pressure on grain markets this fall. Many farmers are looking at every available storage option. Some have added grain bins to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Applied Wheat Genomics works globally to develop improved varieties MANHATTAN, Kan. – It may be approaching winter in Kansas, but the field work on wheat genetics is going full steam for wheat scientist Jesse […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ashland Bottoms near Manhattan, Kansas is the site MANHATTAN, Kan. — Advances in cover crop research will be featured at Kansas State University’s 2017 Agronomy Field Day on Friday, Nov. 3 at the Ashland Bottoms Research Farm, 2801 W. 40th […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Recent years have seen increased enthusiasm for specialty crop agriculture, and opportunities for growth exist in this sector of agriculture throughout Kansas. To support and expand this growth in the specialty crop industry, the Kansas Department of Agriculture conducted the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Clean the grain and storage bins, control grain temperatures and check for insects. The amount of grain in storage in North Dakota continues to increase. Corn stocks on Sept. 1 were up 161 percent from 2016. Of that, 54 million […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Using Cover Crops with Fall Manure Applications
on September 28, 2017
at 8:03 am
Glen Arnold, CCA, Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management Cover crops can recapture nutrients in livestock manure and keep these nutrients from escaping. (oats and rapeseed in this photo) Fall manure application is underway across the state. Livestock producers and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cargill has announced today plans to build a state-of-the-art $90 million biodiesel plant in Wichita, Kansas. Set to open January 2019, it will produce 60 million gallons of biodiesel annually. “This new facility will enable Wichita to be a competitive […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Spotlight on Economics: China’s Growing Demand for Meat
on September 22, 2017
at 11:59 am
China’s increased demand for meat could have an impact on North Dakota. By Tom Wahl, Professor NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department China’s rapid economic growth and changing population demographics have affected the world’s most populous country. Driven by income […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are interested in sustainable and organic production, make plans now to attend the 2017 Organic Oklahoma Conference in Oklahoma City slated Oct. 4-5. Sustainable and organic production continues to be an important topic in the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
FAQ: Cornstalk Grazing
on September 18, 2017
at 11:10 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Cattle Nutrition, Corn, Cost Management, Crop Production, Feeds and Feeding, Grazing, Ranch Management
Grazing cornstalks is arguably the best cost-saving strategy Midwestern cattlemen can deploy. I wanted to share some frequently asked questions pertaining to grazing cornstalks. Q: How long can I graze cornstalks? A: This depends on stocking rate and available dry […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Transitioning Calves from Receiving to a Feedlot Diet
on September 14, 2017
at 9:45 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Calf Health, Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cattle Handling, Cattle Stewardship, Corn, Cost Management, Cow-Calf, Feed Stuffs, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Weaning
Dr. Francis L. Fluharty, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University (Originally published in the Ohio Farmer on-line) When starting calves pull feed to the center of the feed bunk every 4 to 6 hours for the first 48 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Aspergillus ear rot is being found in Kansas at the highest levels in five years MANHATTAN, Kan. – When it comes to the weather in Kansas this year, the state is again one of the haves and the have-nots. Parts […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Minimizing Losses and Maximizing Silage Value
on September 11, 2017
at 2:31 pm
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Crop Production, Feed Stuffs, Feeder Cattle, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Silage
If beef producers lose 20% or more of their herd, how upset would they be? How about a corn farmer that lost 20% of a standing cornfield to pests or some other natural disaster? In both cases, it would be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Often producers planting cover crops are worried about moisture use, but more important is the longevity of the crop residue and its beneficial results, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist. Dr. Paul DeLaune, an AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Educator, Wayne County Corn silage harvest will have an extended season this year, reflecting the range of corn planting dates. Some of the late April planted corn will soon be ready for chopping. Producing a consistent, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Crop Report Helps Out Livestock
on August 24, 2017
at 6:00 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Corn, Crop Production, Industry News, Mangement Tools, Market Information, Sorghum, Soybeans
David P. Anderson, Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University USDA released its August crop report on the 10th with some real surprises for the trade. What was bad for the crop side was good for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BeefTalk: Diversity Helps Mitigate Drought Effects
on August 22, 2017
at 6:00 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, BeefTalk, Cattle, Cover Crops, Crop Production, Environment, Feed Stuffs, Industry News, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management
Healthy soil is critical to effective, sustainable farming practices. By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service Are you interested in increasing soil water absorption by 685 percent? Remember the commercials that showed paper towels absorbing copious amounts […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Volunteer Wheat Control
on August 21, 2017
at 10:52 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Crop Production, Drought, Environment, Grazing, Land, Land Values, Weather, Wheat
What can be done to prevent another widespread occurrence of wheat streak mosaic virus, High Plains virus, and triticum mosaic virus in wheat this coming season? There are several things producers can do: delay planting dates as long as feasible, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Forage Seeding; Do you always have time to do it over?
on August 21, 2017
at 10:02 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Corn, Cover Crops, Crop Production, Environment, Industry News, Sorghum, Soybeans
– Dr. Jimmy Henning, Extension Professor, Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky You always find time to do it over. My father used to tell me, “You never have time to do it right, but you always find time to do […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…