Extension News & Insight

Dung Beetles Are Getting Busy! You may notice more dung beetle activity as the weather has warmed up. Despite their small size, dung beetle’s impact on the environment is profound and far-reaching.

Well, we are in an election year and the filing date is right around the corner. What does that mean? It means that the campaigns will get fully under way and we, the voters, have a lot of work to do. I know what you are thinking— shouldn’t it be the candidates working hard?

Early Emergence of Ticks and Other Pests This past winter was unseasonably warm for most of the continental U.S. and this trend has continued into the spring. Many of you may have noticed plants greening earlier than in past years.

Controlling Alfalfa Weevils Alfalfa weevil control is problematic in Kansas for several reasons, but first and foremost is the weather. Alfalfa weevils are incredible weather insects, thus feeding voraciously in spring immediately after hatching for 2-3 weeks, depending upon temperatures.

There are fewer than 2 million farms in the United States according to the USDA Census of Agriculture released last month, down from a peak of just under 7 million in the early 1930s.

Bernard Warkentin couldn’t have known that when he planted wheat in central Kansas in 1874 he was sowing Kansas’ legacy as the Wheat State. Allegedly, Warkentin was the first to plant Turkey Red wheat, a hard winter variety that was well conditioned to the Kansas climate and soils.

Mineral Supplementation for the Cow Herd Although the upcoming grazing season may be hard to picture at this point, it’s not too early to begin making preparations.

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Confirmed in Three Kansas Counties in 2024 Wheat streak mosaic virus has been confirmed in Russell, Barton, and Ellis counties in 2024. Now is a good time to start scouting for this disease.

Can I Garden On Top Of My Septic System? While it is still technically winter, the days are gradually getting longer and home gardeners are likely counting the days until spring. In this article, Dr.

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