April 5, 2021 | Vol. 14 : No. 3
Will 2021 be wet or dry in your area? Hedge your bets. Spray annual weeds early for maximum benefit. The sooner you remove serious weed competition, the better your grass responds. That’s true almost anytime, but it’s especially true when weather turns dry after you spray.
Weather was a major source of stress for farmers in 2019 when unrelenting rain kept some from being able to plant. Perhaps more surprising was that health care costs weighed as heavily on their minds as businesses costs and profit margins that year, according to a survey done by the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Cody Conrady’s life changed in an instant when sprayer tips made contact with a power line.
Farm equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions may bring added challenges around power lines.
The D-word — drought — is taking hold across the Western United States, and ranch advisors are encouraging livestock operators to prepare to make strategic decisions to protect their rangeland resources and economic bottom lines.
A top analyst said recently that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused several changes in the beef industry, many of which could be here to stay. Jayson Lusk, distinguished professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, was a featured speaker during the 108th annual K-State Cattlemen’s Day. His talk focused on the ramifications of the pandemic on the beef cattle sector.
A swing to drier weather patterns and higher winds this spring is likely to increase the risk of wildfires in parts of Kansas and surrounding states, according to a recent report from officials with the Kansas Mesonet, a network of 70 weather stations throughout the state.
Cattlemen and women are the original climate heroes, preserving natural resources for generations, while producing safe, affordable and abundant protein for the world to enjoy. In a presentation during the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot Feb. 24, speakers discussed how cattle production contributes positively to society.
