AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
K-State Research and Extension has a goal of increasing awareness and understanding of nutrient pollution sources, while promoting nutrient management planning activities that will minimize the effects of nutrient applications on the environment.
About Nutrient Management:
Crop production depends heavily on having nutrients readily available for plant uptake. Management of all nutrient sources, including commercial fertilizer, compost and manure, within the constraints of farm production systems and operational goals are prerequisite for both profitable crop production and environmental sustainability. Inappropriate management of these sources can lead to a reduced economic return and environmental degradation of both, surface and ground water. It is imperative that nutrient management planning activities are recognized and carried out.
To learn more, join us for a Soil Fertility Management Workshop on February 16, 2017 from noon - 3 p.m. at the Rawlins County Fair Building.
This is a free program, with lunch provided.
Event Sponsor: SureFire Ag Systems
2017 Winter Ranch Management Seminar Series
February 21, 2017 ~ 5:00-8:00
Rawlins County Fair Building
With lower expected revenues from the sale of calves in 2017 compared to 2014-15 prices many producers are looking for ways to improve their operation’s profit potential. With that in mind, the 2017 Kansas State University Winter Ranch Management series of meetings will include comments from extension educators on profit-enhancing strategies.
The specialists will answer a wide range of questions on beef cattle issues including animal health, nutrition, management, genetics and reproduction.
Some of the hot topics Weaber predicts are: winter feeding and cow management; bull buying and selection strategies; preparation for calving and breeding season; and vaccination and animal health issues such as the new Veterinary Feed Directive.
Meal Sponsor: E.C. Mellick Agency $5 in advance, $10 at door