K-State grad student uses fake caterpillars to learn more about helping farmers MANHATTAN, Kan. — Could a small chunk of modeling clay help farmers feed the world? It might, particularly if it’s formed into the shape of a caterpillar that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for Crop Production
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By Josh Anderson, Research Associate and Xuefeng Ma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Small grains such as wheat, rye, oat and triticale are often planted in Oklahoma as a winter forage for livestock. The largest portion of Oklahoma acreage planted to small […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – Recent adjustments to soybean export projections raise concerns about increased ending stocks this marketing year. Export projections for soybeans put forth by the USDA reflected recent market information associated with export pace and foreign export potential. Despite […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant an estimated 89.0 million acres of soybeans in 2018, down 1 percent from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Economics of Producing Forage on Cropland
on March 29, 2018
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By Jay Parsons, Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Specialist; Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; and Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist Current corn prices coupled with reduced perennial pasture availability have producers asking questions […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Capturing Value in Cropping Systems Using Cattle
on March 27, 2018
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By Kristen Ulmer, Nebraska Extension Educator and Mary Drewnoski, UNL Beef Systems Specialist A conference on how to “Capture Value in Cropping Systems using Cattle,” will be held Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at ENREC (formerly ARDC) […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – A strengthening trend in corn consumption, smaller corn acreage, and the developing production issues in South America signify a positive outlook for corn in 2018. The expectations for corn in the 2018 crop year put forth in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
AMES, Iowa – Farmers and beef producers interested in learning more about cover crops and successfully integrating cover crops as a forage resource into their current beef and row crop enterprises are invited to attend either of two upcoming field […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
ARCHER CITY – A Rancher Leasing Workshop covering grazing, hunting and livestock leases will be presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service April 19 in Archer City. The workshop is one in a series addressing legal risks associated with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Jay Parsons, Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Specialist; Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; and Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist By Jay Parsons, Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Specialist; Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Findings have implications for agriculture, other industries MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers have discovered how weeds develop resistance to the popular herbicide glyphosate, a finding that could have broad future implications in agriculture and many other industries. Their […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ammonia was described as the “detonator of the population explosion” of the 20th century by scientist Vaclav Smil, Ph.D. Most nitrogen (N)-containing fertilizers are derived from ammonia synthesized via the Haber-Bosch process, which is arguably the most important technological innovation […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stresses such as heat, drought and salinity (abiotic); bacterial and fungal pathogens (biotic); as well as nutrient (e.g. nitrogen, phosphorus) shortage in arable lands are main factors limiting crop and forage production. Improving plant resilience to stress and efficiency of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Their work is featured in the inaugural issue of the CRISPR Journal MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers say their work to improve genes in wheat varieties using a gene-editing technology is another positive step toward global food security. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The White House today released its detailed proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019. The budget proposal includes the following: Cutting the federal crop insurance program by $22.4 billion over the 2019-2028 period Targeting program subsidies to those producers that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – The USDA released a set of reports on Jan.12 containing information with implications for corn and soybean prices in 2018. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the final estimates of the 2017 U.S. corn and soybean […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Texas: Low Temperatures Will Help Some Producers
on January 17, 2018
at 5:37 am
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, 979-862-2248, n-g@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Cold temperatures should not negatively impact Texas crops and could benefit some, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Livestock, like these domesticated buffalo near […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Registration is open for the 2018 Crop Management Conferences. These regional conferences provide a forum for discussion and interaction between participants and university researchers. We are looking forward to introducing new specialists from the University of Illinois, and have adjoining […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Applicators must have license to purchase new dicamba herbicides MANHATTAN, Kan. – Unintentional damage to millions of acres of crops from the herbicide dicamba last year prompted changes in regulations. Anyone planning to buy one of the new dicamba formulations […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Alex Lindsey, Assistant Professor, Hort & Crop Science; Peter Thomison, OSU Extension Corn Specialist; Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA We’ve recently heard comments and questions concerning the varying levels of grain protein levels being found in shelled corn. Some feed […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…