Considerations for fall applications of anhydrous ammonia
Soils across Kansas are still running above 50°F at the 4-inch depth. It is best to delay anhydrous ammonia applications until soil temperatures drop below this threshold. By delaying application until cold weather, over-winter losses of the applied nitrogen can be minimized. Fall applications should be avoided on sandy soils prone to leaching.
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Fall herbicide applications - Atrazine label updates
Fall or early spring herbicide applications are a great proactive weed management strategy to ensure fields “start clean” at planting. Atrazine has historically been an important part of these programs. However, recent changes in atrazine labels mean that it cannot be used in some fall-applied scenarios. Learn more in this article.
Field equipment maintenance - Winterizing sprayers
Temperatures across the state are expected to drop much below normal this weekend, so now is the time to winterize your field sprayers. This is also a good time to clean and inspect the exterior, tanks, hoses, and other components – including your tendering equipment. This article summarizes some of the key steps to winterizing sprayers.
Range Management Lectureship features speaker on non-traditional application of fire - Nov. 7
Dr. John Weir will present the 23rd annual Kling Anderson Range Science Lectureship on Tuesday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. on K-State’s Manhattan campus. The title of Weir’s lecture is “Burning Outside the Box.” This lecture is free and open to the public. The Kling Anderson Lectureship was established to enhance training in Range and Forage Management at Kansas State University.