University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Rudra Baral recommends a precise soil test every three years to help prevent buying and applying unneeded fertilizer. Photo courtesy of Rudra Baral.

Soil tests key to fertilizing warm-season forages

In the spring field young alfalfa grows. (Adobe Stock │ #261830518 - orestligetka)

2025 alfalfa weevil egg hatch starts

A healthy alfalfa stands means solid bottom lines. (Photo courtesy of Fred Miller.)

Spring freeze damage to alfalfa

Peanut, sorghum (pictured) and pearl millet are part of the local cuisine in much of Africa and work together to create a resilient rotation for farmers, and nutritious diet for consumers. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension news service.)

Montana researchers look to boost forage grasses

Photo courtesy of the National FFA Foundation.)

Nebraska FFA honors contributors

Little girl feeding a cow. (iStock │ #1463293335 - Aziz Shamuratov)

Ranch heritage day scheduled to May 3

Sorghum field near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Kansas sorghum growers, state collaborate on water-smart crop

Basket full of fresh eggs with red laying hen in nest inside a wooden chicken coop on the background. (Adobe Stock │ #529849775 - alter_photo)

Backyard Laying Hen Workshop set for May 10

  • By Patrick Davis │ University of Missouri Extension