Management adjustments when sowing wheat late
Some producers may have delayed wheat planting for different reasons, including harvesting a summer crop or having dry soils. Although good yields are still possible when planted outside the optimal window, late-planted wheat is often subjected to colder fall temperatures. Some adjustments can be made to compensate for late planting.
Management considerations before baling corn residue
Kansas produces around 5.5 million acres of corn and 9,800,000 tons of corn residue annually. Although baling crop residues provides additional income, producers should consider the potential impacts that residue removal may have on soil and crop health and long-term sustainability.
Crop residues: Nutritive value and options for grazing
Crop residue yield and nutrient contents depend on grain yield, fertility, harvest date, and harvest conditions. The duration and timing of grazing initiation also impact residue nutrient content. This article discusses the varying nutritive values for crop residues and the options for grazing.
Forage risk management and PRF insurance
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance is a tool for managing rainfall or drought risk. While individual producer experience varies, PRF has made substantial payouts during drought years. This article summarizes three concerns about whether PRF will cover actual forage losses and two approaches to consider.