eUpdate Articles Tagged: alternative crop


Effect of cold temperatures on field peas

Field peas are an emerging alternative crop for producers in northern Kansas. What effect, if any, does a spring frost have on field peas? Northwest Area Agronomist, Lucas Haag, offers his advice about this cool-season legume.

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Winter agronomy series features alternative crops for southwest and south central Kansas

K-State Research and Extension is hosting a series of winter schools in southwest and south central focusing on three alternative crops - winter canola, camelina, and cowpea. Program topics will address production considerations and marketing opportunities for these crops. Locations and dates can be found in this article.

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