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.
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.
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.
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.
The time following wheat harvest presents an opportunity to incorporate cover crops. With recent rains in June and early July across many parts of Kansas, there is potential to grow a cover crop for substantial biomass production, which could also be a source of forage for livestock.