In many areas of the state, grass growth was very limited last year and continuing dry conditions in recent months raise questions about how livestock producers should plan for the coming growing season.
“Throughout much of 2022 and early 2023, producers have downsized herds but also shopped for forage resources from broader areas to retain as much of their herds as possible,” says Sandy Johnson, K-State extension beef specialist. “As normal grass turnout time arrives, producers are evaluating the supply of harvested forages in relationship to forage demand and when grazing will become an option again.”
Jason Warner, K-State extension beef cow-calf specialist, adds “When and how grass turnout occurs is a big decision this year as we are attempting to mitigate high prices for hay and other feeds while avoiding further damage to already stressed pastures. Information presented will be applicable to producers all across Kansas and surrounding areas.”
Keith Harmoney, K-State range scientist at Hays, has studied historical data from range research at the experiment station including droughts in the 1930s and 1950s as well as more recent droughts and will use all of this to share his thoughts on planning and decision-making for this spring.
The webinar is now available to view at KSUBEEF.ORG on the home page. Just scroll down a little to find it. As always, if you have any questions, please call or email us and we will be happy to help!
Kansas State University Western Kansas Research and Extension Centers hosted a webinar on April 4 over decision-making for grass turnout in Western Kansas.
2023 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland
We always have plenty of these books in our offices or you can find it on-line, link below. You can also download it on your phone or computer. A new feature this year is on your computer or iPad after you download it as a PDF, use control+F to easily find specific terms.
https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/SRP1176.pdf
2023 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland
This is a new Non-GMO technology that gives sorghum growers more tools for grass control using herbicide products of Zest (Nicosulfuron), Imazamox (Imiflex), and Quizalofop (First Act)