As is often the case when I sit in the office on a windy, cold winter day, I work on my to-do list. I have several such lists that I’ve crafted over the winter, and I don’t think I have ever

Alfalfa is an important source of high-protein forage for cattle producers. James Coover, a soil scientist with K-State Research and Extension, wanted to better understand whether secondary and micronutrients

Living vicariously through someone or something is usually associated with reliving the glory days, albeit indirectly

Little is known about insect-transmitted viruses’ effects in alfalfa. Erik Wenninger, an extension specialist and Integrated Pest Management coordinator at the University of Idaho, set out to address

In the first article of this series, we looked at the power of writing down what you own and what you’ve produced. Assets and inventories give you a clear picture of your strengths. But that’s

Oblique Seville is one of the smallest professional sprinters in the world. The 5-foot-6 Jamaican track and field athlete specializes in the 100 meters and is often the shortest and slightest lane assignment

The other day, I received a question about using bale films to protect stored forage. Before responding, I decided to cross-reference my knowledge on the subject with whatever trusted sources I could find

When new federal rules and legal challenges put paraquat under scrutiny, alfalfa producers began looking for other spring burndown options

As we look ahead to winter, plan to get your equipment in the shop and give each haymaking tool a good maintenance makeover. Adam Verner, balers

When Kansas State University Extension wheat and forages specialist Romulo Lollato set out to evaluate alfalfa water use efficiency and nitrogen (N) requirements under high-yielding conditions, his motivation

Out of the percentage of our population that pursues higher education, only a small fraction of those students choose to study agriculture. Smaller yet is the number of people interested in crop and soil

As of this writing, I can officially check the Pacific Northwest off my list of regions to visit. Even though I was in Oregon to visit grass seed farms during the thick of their harvest season, I was intrigued

The best way to put a big plan in action is to start small. Starting small ensures each step is a sure-footed stride in the direction of your goals, rather than a random stab at the unknown. And

Every choice that affects cow nutrition can have far-reaching impacts on both milk production and environmental sustainability

Maybe your spring starts on March 1 according to the meteorological calendar

As we get ready for the upcoming hay season, numerous engineers have been hard at work to give us the first true new development in the small-square business in a long time

If Jo Heuschele has anything to do with it, alfalfa might soon find a new role as a nutritious human food ingredient

Farming is never easy, but it can be made that much tougher when you’re beginning from scratch

Time on the farm can bring about a totally different outlook

A recent study has provided valuable insights into the optimal timing for spraying insecticides on alfalfa seed fields to minimize harm to pollinators