Restore grazed pastures after accidental burns long-term plan
Native range burned before greenup may recover if ranchers implement a restoration plan. Cattle may overgraze burned areas, reducing pasture health. Kansas State University extension specialist Paul Ohlenbusch notes eastern Kansas fires are easier to manage than western, though drought delays recovery. In whole-pasture burns, reduce stocking rate 15-25 percent in year one and 25 percent in year two to ensure even grazing. Partial burns require targeted management.
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Robert W. Bozworth
Paul Ohlenbusch
Kansas State University
Kansas
Ohlenbusch
Farm management and pest control guidance for Kansas orchards
In eastern Kansas fields burn during the mid to late April prescribed range period if weather allows, then reduce stocking by 10 to 20 percent. If water is available in both areas, separate with electric fencing and graze as distinct pastures. if not, fence the burned area and limit grazing to permit recovery. Pest control in fruit gardens requires early action, with a mixed spray available or homemade using Methoxychlori z, Malathion, Captan, and optional Ferbam or Zineb. Omit Malathion and Methoxychlor during bloom to protect bees. Apply at petal fall and every 7 to 10 days. add benomyl if powdery mildew appears. Obtain the Fruit Pest Control bulletin from the Extension Office for details.
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Kansas
Fruit Pest Control Bulletin
Dickinson
Saline
Souteast
Kansa
Greenbugs Rising In Kansas Fields For Small Grains
Greenbugs numbers are rising across scattered small grain fields in south central Kansas. Surveys show wide field to field variation from trace to thousands per row foot. Infested spots turn yellow to brown and may kill affected areas if untreated, with checks urged across multiple locations.
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Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Elli County
Clark County
McPherson
Barton County
No Set-Aside Simplifies Wheat-Feed Program
ASCS officials describe the 1981 Wheat-Feed Grain Program as simple with no acreage limits or idle land rules. Eligibility hinges on timely accurate acreage reports for wheat and barley by June 1 and August 1 for corn and sorghum. Benefits include deficiency and low-yield disaster payments tied to reported acreage, with strict measurement and audits to ensure accuracy.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCA
Dale VanHorn
Franklin County
ASC Committee
ASCS
VanHorn
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