The preliminary data shows that August tied for the 7th coolest on record. The statewide average temperature was 72.7 of, which was matched in August of 2004. All divisions were cooler than normal with departures ranging from -3.6 oF in the Northwest to -5.0 oF in the Southeast. The cooler-than-normal temperatures were Continue reading “August Weather Update”
Tag: Agriculture
Control of Woody Plants on Range Land
Late summer and fall can be an excellent time to treat unwanted stands of woody plants. Scattered stands of individual trees should either be treated individually using the basal bark method (for labeled plants less than 4-6 inches in diameter) or the cut stump treatment method. The basal bark and cut stump treatments will not be effective if the plants cannot be treated down to the soil line. Avoid conditions where water (or snow later in the season) prevents spraying to the ground line. Continue reading “Control of Woody Plants on Range Land”
On the Lookout for Corn, Milo and Soybean Insect Damage
I helped with the Harvey County tillage survey this week and saw evidence of insect damage across the county.
Be on the lookout for corn earworms Continue reading “On the Lookout for Corn, Milo and Soybean Insect Damage”
Fall Alfalfa Planting
Alfalfa is often considered as the “Queen of Forages” because it produces high yields that are highly digestible and high in protein. Alfalfa is a very important leguminous crop for dairy and other livestock industry in Kansas. Late summer and early fall are often the best times to plant alfalfa in Kansas due to less weed pressure than spring planting. Continue reading “Fall Alfalfa Planting”
Terraces Evaluations
Coming into spring is a good time to evaluate and perform maintenance on terraces if fields are in wheat stubble, especially since it has been dry lately this year. In Kansas, over 9 million acres of land is protected by more than 290,000 miles of terraces, making Kansas No. 2 in the U.S. for this soil and water conservation practice. To accomplish their purpose for erosion control and water savings, terraces must have adequate capacity, ridge height and channel width. Continue reading “Terraces Evaluations”
Harvey County Free Fair
I encourage everyone to come out to the Harvey county fair this August 4-8. There will be things for the whole family to enjoy. The popular night attractions are the rodeo, carnival, bull blow out and demolition derby. On Friday August 4th, the 127th annual Harvey County Fair will start. Continue reading “Harvey County Free Fair”
Mid-Summer Control of Volunteer Wheat
Where volunteer wheat has emerged, producers should consider beginning control measures soon, if possible, rather than waiting until closer to wheat planting time. This is especially important on fields where wheat was hailed out and volunteer wheat emerged at the time of harvest, or shortly afterward. Continue reading “Mid-Summer Control of Volunteer Wheat”