High Stock Density Offers Several Advantages
April 16, 2019 - Hay & Forage Growers
Tough Winter Leads to Challenging Spring for Kansas Cattlemen
April 3, 2019 - Drovers
Justin Waggoner, a beef systems specialist with K-State Research and Extension’s Southwest Area Extension office in Garden City, said abundant moisture early in the winter and bitter cold late was tough on cows and their calves.
Read full article here
Cold Weather Increases Energy Requirements for Spring-Calving Herds
March 18, 2019 - Progressive Farmer DTN
Cows require more energy in winter to stay warm and to maintain their core body temperature during prolonged periods of cold, according to Justin Waggoner, research and extension beef systems specialist at Kansas State University.
Wheat Topdress Options for Soggy Spring
March 13, 2019 - Successful Farmer
Wheat growers have some decisions to make about spring fertility, including timing, N source, application method, and N rate, says Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, nutrient management specialist at Kansas State University.
Grazing Options
March 2019 - Progressive Farmer
Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for soil and water conservation, says when it comes to grazing and cropping systems in the state, one of the more inventive approaches is to graze summer cover crops between wheat crops.
Optimizing use of your pasture with the "GrazeOK" app
February 27, 2019 - Progressive Forage
The app allows forage managers to input plant height and canopy cover readings straight to their smartphones, where the app will estimate stocking rate in the fraction of a second.
Are you an intentional beef producer?
February 27, 2019 - Beef
A producer who approaches managing the operation intentionally experiences fewer surprises, Aljoe told the audience. “They are able to hit the target more frequently because they never lose sight of what’s important. And if there is a surprise, they handle it easier.”
Warming U.S. Plains May Send Cows Packing, Crop Growing Too Soon
Sub-zero temperatures may have damaged Kansas wheat
January 9, 2019 - Farm Talk
"From Cash to Grass"
December 24, 2018 - Fort Scott News
The KOMA (Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas) Beef Cattle Conference will be coming back to Kansas on January 24, 2019 after a long hiatus. The 4-State area’s premier beef cattle conference is designed to help cow-calf producers make better managerial decisions. Next year’s hosts include The Southeast Area Research and Extension Center of Kansas State University, Southwind Extension District, Wildcat Extension District, and Cherokee County Extension. Read the full article here
Best practices for managing cows on pastures with limited forages
October 29, 2018- Beef
What can you do when forage and hay are both limited by extended drought? Jaymelynn Farney discusses the options and when they are worth considering. Read the full article here
Cattle producers look at efficiency to fine-tune the cowherd
October 19, 2018 - The Fence Post
David Lalman discussed the ability of cattle to reach their genetic potential on forage resources and the need to identify cows with the genetic ability to perform well without additional supplementation. Read full article here
Range check: Easing of drought helps but expert says it’s time to plan ahead
October 15, 2018 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Dr. Jaymelynn Farney discusses drought management strategies and issues to consider when planning for drought. Read full article here
Research shows waiting to apply nitrogen is a good wheat growing strategy
October 14, 2018 - The Oklahoman
Dr. Brian Arnall discusses his research on nitrogen timing in wheat production. Read the full article here
Old World Bluestem: What is it? Why be concerned?
October 4, 2018 - Osage County News
Walt Fick, KSU range management specialist, will talk about the origin of old world bluestem, why we should be concerned, help with plant identification, and outline control options.
Fall decisions for dual-purpose wheat
August 21, 2018 - Hay & Forage Grower
Decisions that are made now and into the fall will impact the success of this so-called dual-purpose wheat system, according to Romulo Lollato and Stu Duncan, extension crops specialists at Kansas State University.
Superior Livestock Auction data shows weaning calves yield premiums for producers
August 20, 2018 - High Plains/ Midwest Ag Journal
Dr. Dave Lalman discusses why weaned, preconditioned calves have more value for buyers.
Correlation of Soil Test Nitrate Level and Wheat Yields
August 17, 2018 - No-Till Farmer
Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz discusses whether soil sampling in the fall for nitrate-N really provide useful information for N management in wheat.
No-Till/cover crop systems on the rise in the Southwest United States
May 23 - Southwest Farm Press
Jason Warren, OSU Extension soil and water conservation specialist, said some of the greatest yield improvements from no-till come with summer crops, such as grain sorghum, cotton, corn and soybeans.
Read the full article here
Mapping Trends in Open Surface Water Bodies in the US
May 16, 2018 - Environmental Monitor
Wheat graze-out decision during the 2017-18 growing season
April 20, 2018 - Romulo Lollato, John Holman and Robin Reid
Producers who currently have cattle grazing the crop are faced with the decision of whether to graze it out or to remove the cattle and harvest the grain. This decision will be especially important in areas where the crop currently is stressed by drought; infected by virus diseases, such as wheat streak mosaic; or has a very poor stand.
Why your cows need those expensive vitamins
March 15, 2018 - Jaymelynn Farney, Beef
Are vitamins necessary or just an expensive luxury that the cows can get by without?
Bottom line is yes. Vitamins, especially A and E, are important around calving.
Wheat producers facing tough call on nitrogen application
March 12, 2018 - Southwest FarmPress
“Producers should have their N-rich strips down in case it does rain soon, but most are likely hesitant to spend money to apply nitrogen to their fields if there’s little to no yield potential.” - Brian Arnall, OSU
Cattle Genetics: Where’s Optimum?
March 7, 2018 - Drovers
The genetic potential of many cattle today are beyond the nutrient levels that are provided by forage resources thus hindering the ability of animals to express their genetic potential.
Supplies, Strong Demand This Winter Driving Hay Prices Higher
March 5, 2018 - DTN/Progressive Farmer
Doug Shoup, an agronomist at the Kansas State University Southeast Research and Extension Center located in Parsons, Kansas, said yet another reason for higher hay prices could be the fact that winter this year has been fairly cold and snowy in many Midwest locations. This has forced livestock producers to feed more hay, which upped the demand for the feed, he said.
Critical time for U.S. wheat as drought threatens
February 16, 2018 - The Western Producer
"the next two to three weeks will be really crucial. Once it starts warming up in late February or early March, if we don’t get rain, I think we’ll see the crop go backwards really, really quickly because we really have no moisture in the root zone.” Romulo Lollato
Drought requires immediate action; resources available
February 16, 2018 - Southwest Farm Press
“Producers need to have contingency plans in place now to help decision-making easier as we move through the spring,” says Hugh Aljoe
Chemical fescue seed head suppression provides new options for ranchers
February 13, 2018 - Farm Talk
Kansas State University Extension agent Dale Helwig alongside K-State professor Doug Shoup spent three years testing and collecting data on suppressing fescue seed heads using the chemical metsulfuron. Their research found a cost-effective tool with additional benefits for hay and grazing pastures.
Quantifying Water Quality Benefits of Conservation Practices
January 18, 2018 - USDA Blog
Nutrient Tracing Tool (NTT) is a field-specific tool to help assess the water quality improvements of conservation practices on farms. This free, online tool was funded through the project and will quantitatively estimate nutrient and sediment losses and estimate yield impacts, helping to inform conservation decisions on the farm.
Behind the static, 560-lb. weaning weights
January 4, 2018 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Several researchers including project collaborator David Lalman have found weaning weights have not changed despite increases in EPDs and mature cow weight. Why is that and what does it mean?
Drought leaves U.S. Plains wheat vulnerable to freeze damage
December 19, 2017 - Reuters
Drought and delayed planting have increased the vulnerability of this year's what crop to damage as a result of cold weather .
Addressing Sulfur Deficiencies in Wheat
December 13, 2017 - No-Till Farmer
Dorivar Ruiz Diaz and Dave Mengel of KSU Agronomy discuss sulfur deficiency in wheat and how to address them.
Cattle Comfort Advisor useful in winter
December 6, 2017 - Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
The Oklahoma Mesonet Cattle Comfort Advisor can help manage cattle producers manage weather related stress in cattle.
First Cow Efficiency Congress relays research to producer profitability
November 7, 2017 - Farm Forum
Dr. David Lalman spoke to over 100 attendees from 13 states about improving the efficiency of the cow heard by matching it to the environment and the available resources.
Forage analysis: What Numbers Do I Need
November 1, 2017 - Beef Tips
Justin Waggoner discusses the analyses needed to make good nutritional reccommendations for beef cattle and predict animal performance.
Wheat Winterkill Worries
October 31, 2017 - Agriculture Today
K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato takes a look at the sharp drop in temperatures late last week in several parts of Kansas, and whether that might have inflicted winterkill on late-established winter wheat plants...he talks about the stages of development at which wheat might have been vulnerable, and what symptoms of damage producers should look for in the coming days
Controlling the most invasive weed in the pasture
October 30, 2017 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Walt Fick provides advice on controlling musk thistle in pastures this fall.
The challenge of collecting a representative soil sample
October 26, 2017 - Hiawatha World
Dorivar Ruiz Diaz discusses considerations that should go into sampling soil to determine nutrient needs.
Weather festival provides learning atmosphere
October 25, 2017 - NewsOK
Team members shared knowledge and explains the technology behind the Oklahoma Mesonet at the National Weather Festival.
Climate expert to speak at Jack Kilby Science Day
October 24, 2017 - Great Bend Tribune
Team member Charles Rice will provide a keynote address on what climate change means for Kansas at the 14th Annual Jack Kilby Science Day event on November 20th at Barton Community College in Great Bend, KS.
Cover crop research at Kansas State
October 21, 2017 - Sabetha Herald
Coverage of the KSU Agronomy Field Day planned for November 3 that will focus on cover crops and soil health.
Oklahoma Hot Beef
October 16, 2017 - The Weather Channel
Coverage of how extreme weather impacts cattle producers including comments from Al Sutherland of the Oklahoma Mesonet on the Cattle Comfort Advisor.
Balancing yield and protein content in a wheat crop
October 15, 2017 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension precision nutrient management specialist discusses the challenges of nutrient management and wheat protein.
Do you know what Phosphorus means for your soil?
October 14, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Brian Arnall explains what phosphorus does in the soil and for plants.
Musk Thistle Control
October 10, 2017 - Agriculture Today
K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick covers the latest strategies for controlling musk thistle in pastures in the fall...he goes over the herbicide applications that have proven most effective in treating musk thistle rosettes, based on K-State's research trials
First Calf Heifers
October 7, 2017
SUNUP talks with Dave Lalman about first-calf heifers.
Oklahoma cattlemen learn about adding value to herds
October 9, 2017 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Do you know what lime means to your soil?
October 7, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Brian Arnall shows us how the application of lime impacts soil health.
Cake Feeder Calibration
September 30, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Dave Lalman demonstrates how to calibrate cake feeders for cattle.
Minimizing Soil Compaction
September 28, 2017 - Agriculture Today
K-State soil management specialist DeAnn Presley talks about identifying soil compaction problems in crop fields during and following fall harvest...she offers some thoughts on navigating fields during harvest to minimize the chances of compacting soils, and talks about what's practical in addressing compaction problems
Producers from western states hear latest cow efficiency research
September 27, 2017 - Farm & Ranch Guide
David Lalman, OSU talks about developing a cowherd that fits a producer’s ranch environment and the increased production costs of altering that environment to fit cows.
Sustainability matters at the base of the Wolf Creek Generating Station
September 26, 2017 - Farmtalk
DeAnn Presley and collaborators discuss their research on a related CIG grant into tillage, cover crops and soils.
Tips on choosing cover crop mixes for grazing
September 12, 2017 - Ag Journal
Jaymelynn Farney provides guidance on selecting cover crop mixes for grazing as well as some options to avoid due to weed control issues and the risks of creating a "green bridge" for pests to cash crops.
When too much muscle is bad
August 30, 2017 - Western Farmer-Stockman
David Lalman discusses cattle genetics and the problems with selecting cattle with potentials beyond the capacity of the environment.
Soil fertility should be at the top of your checklist.
August 26 - SUNUP TV
Brian Arnall explains how the recent moisture can impact soil fertility, especially ahead of winter crops.
How Many Cattle Can Graze?
August 19, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Alex Rocateli and David Lalman put the GrazeOK app to the test for grazing steers and heifers on native pasture.
When to Pull Cattle off the Pasture
August 19, 2017 - SUNUP TV
The update 13 day's later from Alex Rocateli and David Lalman putting the GrazeOK app to the test for grazing steers and heifers on native pasture.
How do you know if there's enough forage in your pasture?
July 8, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Alex Rocateli shows how to estimate forage capacity before moving livestock on to pasture. He also has information about the upcoming Summer Forages Field Day.
Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer Program expands
July 9, 2017 - K-State Research and Extension News
Developed by Kansas State University and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the program is for Kansas beef producers who want to improve their management techniques and marketability of their heifers.
Late Wheat Issues
June 29, 2017 - Agriculture Today
K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato discusses two adverse conditions which developed in some Kansas wheat fields just ahead of harvest: high temperatures impacting kernel development, and a situation where the stem of the wheat plant remained green while the head had fully matured.
Technology helps agriculture to flourish
June 12, 2017 - The Altus Times
Modern producers are marrying the power of technology and age-old farming practices without losing their connection to land and nature.
Kansas added to interactive Cover Crops Decision Tool website
June 1, 2017 - Hays Daily News
There are dozens of cover crop options, and you’ll need to decide which one — or which combination of species — you’d like to use on each field you have in mind.
Feed requirements for cattle
April 15, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Dave Lalman has nutritional advice for transitioning your herd from feed to forage.
Prescription for rejuvenation
April 10, 2017 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Walter Fick discusses how prescribed burns can rejuvenate landscapes and improve grassland health by reducing unwanted species.
Reducing stocking rates and delayed grazing for grasslands that burned
April 6, 2017 - The Hays Daily News
Walt Fick discusses grassland and grazing management in light of recent wildfires.
ID is first step in pasture weed control
April 4, 2017 - Farm Talk Newspaper
Doug Shoup discusses the need for proper identification and knowledge of weed life cycles for effective control.
Moderation is good in all things, cows included
March 30, 2017 - The Western Producer
David Lalman is interviewed on the costs of maintaining modern cows.
Better manage nitrogen with software
March 29, 2017 - Successful Farming @ Agriculture.com
Brian Arnall discusses nitrogen needs and management choices.
Kansas State researchers look for strategies to reduce wheat yield gap
March 29, 2017 - Today's Producer
Research shows that there’s approximately a 30-35 bushel-per-acre yield gap between current yields and the yield potential, largely because of substandard wheat management practices. Researchers including team members Romulo Lollato, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, and Brent Jaenisch a next generation scientist working on his masters degree in Agronomy at KSU.
Kansas wheat update: Crop challenged by lack of moisture through much of the state
March 23, 2017 - Kansas State Research and Extension News
Dry winter weather and high temperatures have left growers facing several agronomic and economic considerations as they decide whether to maintain the crop or plant the field to a different spring-planted crop. Romulo Lollato discusses the options.
Extreme Weather, Variability Preceded Southern Great Plains Wildfires
March 22, 2017 - The Daily Yonder
Co-project Director and Director of the USDA Grazinglands Research Laboratory , Jean Steiner discusses the conditions leading up to recent wildfires.
Update on 2017 Wheat Crop
March 17, 2017 - That's My Farm
Romulo Lollato is interviewed by Jim Shroyer on the condition of the 2017 wheat crop in Kansas.
Moisture, higher temps become critical for SW Kansas grasslands
March 16, 2017 - High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
Walter Fick, Kansas State Range Management Specialist discusses the impact of recent wildfires on range and recovery needs.
Managing Rangeland Following Wildfire
March 13, 2017 - Walt Fick, KSREVideos
Walt Fick, K-State rangeland specialist, talks about likely regrowth on burned acres and stocking rate adjustments that producers should consider for long-term recovery of those grasslands.
Rearchers compare nutrient uptake in modern and historic wheat varieties
March 9, 2017 - Kansas Wheat
Romulo Lollato, Kansas State University wheat and forages extension agronomist; Allan Fritz, wheat breeder in KSU’s agronomy department; and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, KSU associate professor and nutrient management specialist in agronomy, have started a study to help Kansas farmers maintain budget-friendly cutting edge nutrition management practices.
Cattle Nutrition After Wildfire
March 9, 2017 - Agriculture Today
Justin Waggoner emphasizes the immediate need for adequate water for cattle and looks at the option of putting the cow herd on wheat pasture as a short-term nutritional resource.`
Wheat Crop Conditions Update
March 8, 2017 - Agriculture Today
Romulo Lollato advises producers to evaluate yield potential now, and to use the "first hollow stem" stage as a signal to pull cattle off wheat pasture, if that wheat is to be harvested for grain.
Wheat Heats Up: Unusually Warm Winter Kicks Wheat Into High Gear
March 2, 2017 - DTN The Progressive Farmer
Romulo Lollato discusses wheat management needs in lilght of recent warm temperatures.
Management following a wildfire: Effects on vegetation and soils
March 1, 2017 - High Plains Public Radio
Walt Fick, DeAnn Presley, Romulo Lollato, and Mary Knapp discuss the impact of recent wildfires on rangeland, hay meadows, soil conditions and wheat fields in the region.
Wheat and Warm February
February 15, 2017 - Agriculture Today
Romulo Lollato discusses the soil temperature threshold that will prompt wheat plants to start coming out of dormancy early, and points out how producers can monitor real-time soil temperature trends in their locales.
Alternative Grazing Gaining Support
February 13.2017 - The Progressive Farmer
Russ Quin discusses some of the options for alternative grazing strategies outlined in Jason Warren's webinar on grazing cover crops.
Everything you want to know about ranching, but were too afraid to ask
January 28, 2017 - SUNUP TV
Dave Lalman explaining the basics of cattle production for SUNUP TV. It’s a good starting point for anyone wanting to build a ranching operation.
Effect of the recent winter storm on the Kansas wheat and alfalfa crops
January 20, 2017- KSU Agronomy eUpdate
Romulo Lollato discusses the effect of recent ice storms of wheat and alfalfa throughout Kansas
Kansas Wheat Scoop: Crop Conditions Deteriorate as Drought Invades Kansas
December 22, 2016
Romulo Lollato on the condition of wheat crops in the state.
Cover Crops Toxicity
December 21, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Jaymelynn Farney talks how producers can manage their grazing programs to avert any such problems.
Cattle...
December 17, 2016 - SUNUP TV
Dave Lalman discussing the best ways to conserve hay this winter.
Managing Cold Stress
December 16, 2016 - Beef Tips
K-State Beef Extension Specialist Justin Waggoner provides information on how to manage cold stress in beef cattle.
Grazing Cover Crops: Toxicity Considerations
December 16, 2016 - K-State Agronomy eUpdate
This article describes popular cover crops and the dangers they present for grazing livestock.
Wheat Winterkill
December 16, 2016
Romulo Lollato advises growers to inspect their stands for signs of weak plant establishment.
Wheat growth and development this fall in Kansas
December 9, 2016 - K-State Agronomy eUpdate
KSRE Wheat Specialist Romulo Lollato discusses some of the major concerns that other regions of the state are currently facing.
Warm Weather and Wheat
November 29, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Romulo Lollato talks the effect on winter hardiness and the impact for late-emerging wheat stands.
Listen to full audio here
Seeding Rate, Planting Depth and Starter Fertilizer
November 1, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Romulo Lollato talks about adjustments that growers need to make when planting winter wheat this late in the fall.
Sunflower Supreme Heifer Program
October 31 - Agriculture Today
Jaymelynn Farney reports on the program's successes in replacement heifer development and previews the program's upcoming annual heifer sale.
Listen to full audio here
Feeding newly-weaned calves
October 17, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension
K-State specialist gives tips to improve feed consumption by weaned calves.
It All Begins with Soil Testing
October 12, 2016 - No-till Farmer
OSU Soil Fertility specialist Brian Arnall on precision nutrient management in forage systems.
Wheat Management Phone App
October 10, 2016 - Agriculture Today
K-State wheat production specialist RomuloLollato promotes a new tool from OSU which helps growers manage wheat for grazing while still maintaining that stand's yield potential. It measures ground cover to know when to adjust stocking rates on wheat pasture as well as when to pull cattle off that wheat.
Most Likely Causes of Poor Wheat Emergence
October 7, 2016 - Romulo Lollato, KSU Agronomy eUpdate
Getting good stand establishment of wheat is the first step in establishing the yield potential of the crop. A good and uniform stand allows for better use of resources -- such as light, water, and nutrients -- decreasing within-field yield variability and increasing the yield potential of the crop.
K-State agronomy researchers awarded grant to expand study of cover crops and fertilizer management
October 3, 2016
Four researchers in Kansas State University's agronomy department were awarded a three-year, $468,599 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services to continue research on cover crops and fertilizer management on phosphorous loss in surface runoff.
The N-Rich Strip
October 1, 2016 - SUNUPTV
Oklahoma Stat Nutrient Management Specialist Brian Arnall discusses the importance of N-rich strips in helping guide nutrient management decisions in newly-planted fields.
Watch full video here
Utilizing cover crops for weed control: Be sure to consider all aspects
September 23, 2016 - Anita Dille & DeAnn Presley, KSU Agronomy eUpdate
Cover crops may be able to suppress weeds in some cases, but this is just one of many considerations that producers should take into account when selecting cover crops. The following are some questions to guide you when considering cover crops for your field, with weed management as a goal.
Optimum sowing dates and seeding rates for wheat in Kansas
September 19, 2016 - Romulo Lollato, KSU Agronomy eUpdate
Ensuring that the wheat crop is sown during the optimum window of sowing dates and seeding rate are two steps needed to help ensure that the crop can reach its maximum yield potential.
Stockpiling Bermudagrass for Cattle
September 17, 2016 - SUNUP TV
Oklahoma State Beef Extension Specialist Dave Lalman explains the benefits of stockpiling bermudagrass to meet cattle feeding needs during fall and winter.
Invasive Trees in Pastures
September 14, 2016 - Agriculture Today
K-State range management specialist Walt Fick has advice on fall control via herbicide treatments to standing trees or cut stumps.
Selecting Grazing Wheat
September 12, 2016 - Agriculture Today
K-state wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato talks about commonly-grown varieties for their forage production, whether for both grazing and grain production or solely for pasturing.
Beef Calf Weaning Nutrition
September 7, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Justin Waggoner, K- State beef systems specialist, talks about managing feed intake and offers a K-State-developed feeding protocol.
Precision Nutrient Managemgnt in Forage Systems
August 30, 2016 - Progressive Forage
The ultimate goal of any precision nutrient management tool should be this: producing the highest quality output (in this case forage) with the least amount of input – ultimately, optimizing efficiencies and maximizing profits.
Wheat Crop Analysis
July 20, 2016 - Agriculture Today
K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato looks back on the just-harvested wheat crop in Kansas, and what made it so successful for most growers.
Post-Harvest Soil Quality
July 14, 2016 - Agriculture Today
K-State soil management specialist DeAnn Presley discusses management of wheat crop residue following harvest.
What commercial producers are doing and what they can do better, experts say
July 11, 2016 - Progressive Cattleman
Unlike the pork and poultry industry, producers in the beef business have to have a long-term thought process about genetics and the effects it will have on the industry – because essentially “what’s done is done.”
OSU faculty member honored by PrecisionAg Institute
Brian Arnall, Project collaborator and associate professor in OSU’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, will be recognized at the Educator/Researcher of the Year by the PrecisionAg Institute at their annual conference this August.
Beef Improvement Federation at K-State
June 20, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Oklahoma State University beef specialist Dave Lalman remarks on what cow-calf producers need to do better to preserve their profitability over the next 20 years.
Intuitive Assessment Aids Stocking Rate Management
June 2016 - Noble Foundation
Producers understand the variance associated with weather patterns, rainfall in particular. This can lead to considerations for altering the stocking rate of pastures. Often times it is useful to call on a professional pasture and range specialist to assist with these decisions, but do not discount the value of experience with the land.
Kansas Added to Interactive "Cover Crop Decision Tool" Website
April 27, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension News
Cover crops are a complex topic in many ways. There are lots of choices, each with different strengths and weaknesses, and each suited best for different goals and field conditions. That’s where an interactive web site can be a big help.
Wildfire Effects on Various Grasses
April 19, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension News
A K-State range management specialist offers pasture management advice to producers.
Grazing Management: Toxic Plants Publication Aims to Help Producers
April 18, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension News
A new K-State publication provides vital information on plants that, if consumed, could harm cattle and other livestock.
Agronomy Faculty, Students Win Gamma Sigma Delta Awards
April 12, 2016 - K-State Today
Several project team members were honored by Gamma Sigma Delta, the honor society for agriculture.
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Cow, meet your environment
April 6, 2016 - Drovers
Oklahoma State University animal scientist Dave Lalman, PhD, says many producers still are not selecting for cows that match their environments, meaning lost efficiencies and higher-than-necessary production costs.
Effects of Wildfire on Grass Species
April 4, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Walt Fick discusses potential changes in stocking rates in burned areas and soil erosion.
Kansas Wildfire Recovery Resources
March 31, 2016 - Kansas Department of Agriculture
Wildfire resource information available on KDA website.
Heifer Nutrition Management
March 24, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Justin Waggoner advises cow-calf producers to weigh heifers now to assure that they are on a proper nutritional track before breeding time.
Pasture Burning
March 17, 2016 - Agriculture Today
Walt Fick addresses burn timing and anticipating smoke behavior, while recommending planning aids at www.ksfire.org.
NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Addressing the Nation's Agricultural Challenges
February 19, 2016 - USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Learn more about the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) funded research projects.
Rice named first recipient of the Mary Vanier Endowed Professorship
February 9, 2016 - K-State Today
Project collaborator and and university distinguished professor of agronomy at Kansas State University, Charles Rice has been named the first recipient of the Mary L. Vanier University Professorship.
Trim Winter Wheat Costs
January 25, 2016 - Agriculture.com
With lower commodity prices, cutting input costs on wheat is important.
Wheat Grazing Webinar Planned for Jan. 28
January 22, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension News
Running cattle on wheat pasture in the winter months can have big payoffs, but can also require attention to time and intensity.
Calving Season Tips: Increased Energy Management During Extreme Weather is Crucial
January 19, 2016 - K-State Research and Extension News
Kansas State University Beef Cattle Specialist, Dr. Justin Waggoner, discusses management strategy for avoiding cold stress during the winter months.
Finding Best Ways to Safeguard Beef Production in Changing Climate
January 6, 2016 - Beef Business Journal
Kansas State University's Dr. Dan Devlin discusses the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Resilience and Vulnerability of Beef Cattle Production in the Southern Great Plains Under Changing Climate, Land Use and Markets.
Potential Mob Graziers Should Consider Precautions
January 2016 - The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Pasture and range consultant at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Hugh Aljoe, discusses "mob grazing," or ultra-high stock density (UHSD) grazing.
8 New Livestock Grazing Videos Available for Viewing Online
December 30, 2015 - Beef Daily
Amanda Radke highlights the Enterprise Flexibility series offered by Great Plains Grazing.
Earthworms: One of Many Indicators of Soil Health
December 28, 2015 - Farms.com
Environmental Quality Specialist at Kansas State University, Dr. Peter Tomlinson, explains how important earthworms significantly impact soil health.
Oklahoma Rains Bring Need for Nutrient Management in Wheat and Canola
December 21, 2015 - Oklahoma Farm Report
Get an update on this year's wheat and canola from Oklahoma State University's Dr. Brian Arnall.
Listen to the audio and read the full story here
Great Plains Grazing Project
December 14, 2014 - Agriculture Today
Join as K-State Research and Extension's Eric Atkinson interviews Dr. Peter Tomlinson and Lana Barkman about the new Enterprise Flexibility video series.
Time to Change Directions
December 11, 2015 - Drovers Cattle Network
Oklahoma State University Beef Cattle Specialist and Great Plains Grazing team member Dr. David Lalman talk cow characteristics as a piece of Alan Newport's article.
Winter Pastures Benefit From In-Season Tips
December 2015 - The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation's James Locke discussing management tips for winter pasture.
New Series of Livestock Grazing Videos Available Online
December 10, 2015 - K-State Research and Extension News
Learn more about Great Plains Grazing's Enterprise Flexibility video series in this article by Steve Watson.
Newly Revised OSU Beef Cattle Manual a Great Gift
Fall 2015 - Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Donald Stotts shares information about OSU Beef Cattle Manual, and where they are available.
Cover Crops Prove Enhancive To Both Cattlemen And Grain Farmers
November 3, 2015 - Kansas Ag Network
JaymelynnProject collaborator Jaymelynn Farney presented on the value of cover crops at the Grazing Management Workshop hosted by the Conservation Distracts and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Using Vertical Tillage Without Casting Away Residue
October 26, 2015 - No-Till Farmer
Extreme weather events enabled the movement of stalks to ditches over the past year. Fingers have been pointed in different directions. This article, by Laura Barrera, discusses the topic.
Farm Factor - Old World Blue Stem Grasses
October 13, 2015 - Ag am in Kansas
Duane Toews and Dr. Walter Fick join Am am in Kansas during the Kansas State University Beef Stocker Conference to discuss Old World Blue Stem.
Minimizing Stress on Weaning Calves
September 28, 2015 - Agriculture Today
K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner discusses several principles of fall calf weaning, to assure the smoothest transition possible...with the main theme being minimizing stress on those calves.
K-State’s Rice Tapped for Key National Academies of Science Post
September 9, 2015 - K-State Today
Kansas State University's Charles "Chuck" Rice, university distinguished professor of agronomy, has been named to chair the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, a major program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, starting Jan. 1, 2016.
Ergot and Vomitoxin Issues
September 3, 2015 - Agriculture Today
K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney talks about two cattle nutrition issues: ergot in cool-season pastures and vomitoxin in wheat that might be fed to cattle...she discusses how producers can manage around those problems.
Cover Crops As Grazing Forages for Beef Cattle
July 23, 2015 - Agriculture Today
K-State beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney discusses the use of various cover crops as grazing forages for beef cattle in the fall and winter...she goes over the cover crop types and their forage production potential, and talks about K-State research into the best utilization of these crops for cow herd or stocker grazing.
Great Plains Grazing Project Aims to Help Producers Mitigate Drought and Assess Carbon Footprint
July 13, 2015 - Agricultural News, Radio Oklahoma Network
Project Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Jean Steiner, discusses how drought can impact wheat grazing in the Southern Great Plains.
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New OSU Berry Fellows Would Make Namesake 'Pleased'
July 11, 2015 - OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Project Extension co-lead Jason Warren announced as one of four Thomas E. Berry Fellow by the Oklahoma Water Resources Center.
Great Plains Grazing Project Evaluating How Forage Quality Influences Methane Emissions
July 10, 2015 - Agricultural News, Radio Oklahoma Network
Understand the background of the Great Plains Grazing project, as well as the project goals.
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Talking Research with Dr. Jean Steiner of USDA's Grazinglands Research Lab at Ft. Reno
July 9, 2015 - Agricultural News, Radio Oklahoma Network
Project Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Jean Steiner was interviewed about the current mission of the ARS research unit- including the recent designation of the lab as the Southern Region Climate Hub for ARS and the USDA as well as the halfway completed Great Plains Grazing research project.
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The Food and Water Cycle/Making Agronomy Sustainable
April 2015 - International Innovation
Project co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Jean Steiner, discusses research at the USDA-ARS facility at El Reno, OK focusing on adapting to changing climate, reducing carbon footprints, and making better use of water.
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That's MY Farm: Cover Crops
April 24, 2015 - That's My Farm TV
Project Collaborator, Dr. DeAnn Presley is interviewed about cover crops.
New Kansas Ethanol Plant Turning Crop Residue into Fuel
March 9, 2015 - Kansas Public Radio
Kansas State University Extension specialist discusses the importance of crop residue to soil health.
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Environmental Factors such as Matching Cows to Their Environment, Heat Stress, and Immunity to Disease Affect Herd Fertility
February 2015 - Angus Beef Bulletin
$9.6 Million Study Examines Beef Resilience to Climate Change
January 12, 2015 - Beef Producer
Five-year study encompasses several universities and the USDA; will communicate findings to beef producers.
Oklahoma Weather Leaves Available Nutrients In Limbo
June 17, 2014 – Oklahoma Farm Report
Brian Arnall on the impact of weather on fertilizer requirements and soil nutrients
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Lahoma Wheat Field Day affected by drought, freezes
May 19, 2014 – High Plains Journal
What an Oklahoma Grazing Land Can Teach US About Global Climate Change
April 24, 2014 - StateImpact Oklahoma
USDA-ARS laboratory in El Reno, Oklahoma selected as Southern Regional Climate Hub.
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Why "Wasteful" Science is Important
December 18, 2014 - Live Science
Response to Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn's inclusion of Great Plains Grazing in his annual "Wastebook."
Canola College 2014 - Brian Arnall Says Paying Attention to Basic Fertility Yields Best Results
February 27, 2014 - Oklahoma Farm Report
Project collaborator and soil fertility specialist, Brian Arnall, is interviewed by Ron Hays about a canola event and the basics of soil fertility
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Oklahoma Weather Leave Available Nutrients in Limbo
USDA Grant Focuses on Beef Cattle Production
September, 2013 - Ag News and Views
Project announcement in monthly publication of the Noble Foundation's Agricultural Division
This project was supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants
2012-02355 and 2013-69002-23146 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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