Warm weather boosts Kansas wheat progress and fieldwork
Warm dry weather last week accelerated spring field work in Kansas. Wheat jointing progressed in southern and some central areas while wind reduced surface moisture with generally light damage. Pests included brown mites, green bugs and cut worms with light damage. mosaic affected some central and eastern fields. Oat seeding reached 77 percent by Saturday, down from 90 percent a year earlier.
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Mosaic
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural Conditions Report Highlights Spring Planting Progress
The report notes oat stands variable with early fields fair. Spring barley seeding 75 percent complete, corn planting 8 percent statewide, sugar beet seeding advancing in the west, and favorable seedbed prep for two crops. Cattle moved to pastures or feedlots, pasture grasses growth good, alfalfa strong but plagued by pea aphids and cutworms, with calving and early lamb marketing underway.
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Kansas
4-H Roundup Experience For Learning
Kansas 4-H Youth Roundup runs June 1 to 4 with sessions for teens at least 15. Over 1,000 youths join discussions on careers ecology and fun. Douglas County Extension promotes opportunities and public Horse Health Clinic is planned for April 26 at the Lawrence Sale Barn led by Dr. Homer Caley on foaling mares and horse care.
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Kansas’ State University
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Troubles Seen In ASC Method
ASC executive director outlines multiple methods to preserve wheat allotments and feed grain bases under set aside and conservation programs. Options include preserving bases via specified planting thresholds, substituting acreage, prevented planting credits, and nonpayment participation, plus long term CRP cover and voluntary conservation. Enrolled set aside with payments cannot be used to preserve bases.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Lawn and Garden Clinic Sessions Set at South Park Center
The Lawn and Garden Clinic final two sessions, led by Dr. Bill Willis and Dr. Frank Morrison, will be at South Park Center. Tonight at 7:30 covers diseases of lawns, shrubs, flowers, roses and trees. Friday at 7 covers pruning and home garden fruit tree care.
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Lawn and Garden Clinic
South Park Center
Earl van Meter
Douglas County Extension Service
Lawrence Park and Recreation Department
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Kansas State University
Frank Morrison
Pasture Area Getting Rarer in Kansas Bluestem Lease
The Kansas bluestem pasture area for lease as of April 1 in the 14 county region was the second smallest in a decade. Sixty percent plus of grassland was leased, prices edged down. Bluestem condition stood at 91 percent of normal, with good water and rainfall needed in southern counties amid delayed grazing decisions.
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Topeka
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
KCLRS
Douglas County Soybean Potential Not Fully Realized
Douglas County shows soybeans with yield about twice the current average per acre. Some farmers harvest three times more than neighbors, signaling underused capacity. Narrow rows and precise planting depth, along with banded fertilizer, can boost early light interception and yield. Plant population affects lodging and weed competition. higher populations can increase yield but risk crowding.
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Douglas County
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