Dryland Soil Health Network meeting - February 18 in Hays
K-State Research and Extension, in collaboration with the USDA, is hosting a Dryland Soil Health Network meeting on February 18 for dryland producers and researchers. The meeting will be held at the K-State Agricultural Research Center in Hays.
Post-wheat harvest weed control in dryland cropping systems
Controlling weeds is key in order to maximize the benefits of stubble and no-till dryland cropping systems in western Kansas. Read more about the effects of weed control timing after wheat harvest in this article.
Cover crops grown post-wheat for forage under dryland conditions in the High Plains
Post-wheat planted cover crops may offer a longer and more flexible grazing period than spring-planted cover crops within wheat-based dryland cropping systems. Read more in a new publication from researchers at K-State and Colorado State University.
Managing spring-planted cover crops for grazing
This article summarizes a publication titled "Managing Spring Planted Cover Crops for Livestock Grazing under Dryland Conditions in the High Plains Region." The comprehensive factsheet explains recommended practices for species selection, adjusting stocking rates, and grazing management.