Agronomy eUpdate Holiday Publishing Schedule
This week’s Agronomy eUpdate is the final issue of 2025. The eUpdate will return on Thursday, January 8, 2026, following the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Crabgrass could serve as an alternative cattle forage
Cool-season pastures often fall short during summer in eastern Kansas. This article explores how crabgrass can be used to extend the grazing season, with practical guidance on establishment, fertility, and harvest management.
K-State Regenerative Agriculture Podcast Releases First Episode
A new K-State Regenerative Agriculture Podcast is now available, featuring conversations with K-State faculty, Kansas farmers, and ag leaders. Episode one features Dr. Chuck Rice, with the next episode set to release on January 5.
Cover Your Acres Winter Conference set for Jan. 20–21 in Oberlin
Join us for the 23rd annual Cover Your Acres Winter Conference on Jan. 20–21, 2026, in Oberlin for research-based updates and practical strategies for crop production in northwest Kansas and the Central High Plains. Register by Jan. 14 for the best rate.
Alternative Crops Meetings Planned for January 14–15
Kansas producers are invited to attend Alternative Crops sessions on Jan. 14–15, focused on agronomic, marketing, and logistics considerations for emerging crops in western Kansas. Crops include winter canola, industrial hemp, and winter durum wheat.