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Agriculture & Horticulture Newsletter
January 2025
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In this Issue:
Crop Talk:
- Corn & Soybean School
- Private Pesticide Applicator Changes - POSTPONED
Livestock Buzz:
- Cattle Chat: Special Needs for Old Cows
- Cattle Chat: Budgeting on the Ranch
- Speakers for 2025 Swine Profitability Conference
Garden Clippings:
- Start Transplants Now
- K-State Garden Hour
Upcoming Programs
Services, Other News & Calendar
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Join us for the 2025 Kansas Corn and Soybean Crop Management Schools. It’s a great opportunity to get information on your top fall crops! Topics include weed control, insect resistance, fertility management, disease management, late-planting seasons, economics and farm policy. Morning refreshments and a hot lunch are provided at these in-person schools.
Registration begins at 8:30am. Speakers start at 9:00am. Schools will wrap up at 3:00pm. Sign up online at https://kscorn.com/schools/
When: Where:
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center
8:30 am - 3:00 pm 25092 Ness Road, Parsons, KS
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POSTPONED
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Changes
The previous Newsletter detailed some changes that will be happening for Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. The timeline for those changes taking place, has been postponed.
Until the new rules and regulations are in place, private applicators will follow the existing requirements for initial certification and certification renewals.
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Cattle Chat:
Special needs for old cows
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K-State beef cattle experts say cows’ metabolisms change as they age
While a young person who turns 10 is considered an adolescent, cows at that age are considered old, according to the experts at the Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers and beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster offered management tips for caring for older cows and factors that should be considered in making a culling decision.
“At some point, a cow’s reproductive ability will wane and at 10 years of age I’m going to be really critical if she does not have a calf every year and get bred on time,” Lubbers said. “Just because she is 10 years old or older, it doesn’t mean she can’t be a productive cow.”
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Cattle Chat:
Budgeting on the ranch
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K-State agricultural economist Dustin Pendell shares how to use a budget in decision-making
Budgeting is a strategy that many people use to make sure they are living within their means. Oftentimes when considering a big expense, folks refer to the budget to see if they can afford that investment.In a beef cattle operation, it is important to follow a budget, but there are different types to consider, according to Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute agricultural economist Dustin Pendell, speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
“There are all kinds of budgets that can help producers plan, from a cash flow budget to an enterprise budget to a partial budget,” Pendell said. He said a cash flow budget is simply tracking how much money is coming in and how much is going out.
One of the budgets he recommends for beef producers is an enterprise budget.
“With an enterprise budget you are thinking about all the revenues, including potential revenues and potential costs related to the operation,” Pendell said. “Oftentimes a banker will want to see this type of budget when deciding whether or not to grant an operating note.”
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K-State announces speakers for 2025 Swine Profitability Conference | |
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Registration now open for 35th annual event
Kansas State University’s 2025 Swine Profitability Conference, which focuses on providing information to aid pork producer’s business decisions, is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Manhattan.
Mike Tokach, a university distinguished professor and swine extension specialist in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said the Swine Profitability Conference helps pork producers make decisions regarding their business and industry-wide issues.
“Profitability in swine production is influenced by major issues, such as pork demand and grain and soybean meal markets, but also by day-to-day decisions made inside the farm gate,” Tokach said. “Our speakers will address these critical topics.”
The conference will feature speakers from an array of swine-related businesses and organizations, including:
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For Spring Gardens, start transplants now, says K-State horticulture expert | |
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Spring gardens may seem distant in the midst of winter, but Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says it’s not too early to begin gathering seeds for the coming season.
In fact, many vegetables need to be started in January if gardeners intend to transplant them to the outdoor garden in March or April.
“Transplants for the vegetable garden typically require 4-6 weeks from seeding to transplant date,” Domenghini said.
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K-State Garden Hour
K-State Garden Hour is hosted by K-State Research and Extension horticulture staff across the state of Kansas. We hope you'll join us on the first Wednesday of each month at noon for some horticultural refreshment and training. Sessions are recorded and posted after each event.
Click Here to Visit the K-State Garden Hour Website
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Leaving A Lasting Legacy
For Midwestern Farm Women
A Succession Planning Series
A four-part succession planning workshop series. Come network with other agriculture producers and develop strategies to evaluate and improve your estate and transition plans.
You can learn more information and/or register by calling the Paola Extension office @ 913-294-4306 or visit AgManager.info.
Early Registration deadline January 13, 2025!
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Seed Starting
Louisburg Library Program
Interested in Seed Starting? Then this is the program for you!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:00pm. This program is hosted by the Louisburg Library and will be held at Fox Hall in Louisburg. Our very own Extension Master Gardeners will be presenting.
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Heifer Replacement Meeting
Join us on Thursday, January 13th!
Come learn about the importance of heifer management and synchronization protocols.
This meeting is being hosted by the following K-State Research and Extension units:
the Frontier District, the Marais des Cygnes District, and Coffey, Douglas, and Shawnee counties. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
A meal will be provided so please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 11th. You can RSVP by calling the Frontier District - Lyndon office at 913-828-4438.
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Gear up for the 21st Women Managing the Farm Conference, where women from all walks of agriculture come together to collaborate and learn!
Join us in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 13-14, 2025, for this year's Women Managing the Farm Conference packed with nationally renowned keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions and invaluable networking opportunities. This event has been bringing women together for 21 years, providing a space for women in agriculture to share their knowledge and spark new connections.
Click here to learn more about this conference
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Miami County Fair Board
Music Bingo Fundraiser
Mark your calendar for this fun event! This is the yearly fundraiser for the Miami County Fair. Proceeds go to upgrades on the fairgrounds.
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JANUARY
Jan. 20: Extension Offices Closed for MLK Day
Jan. 21: Leaving a Lasting Legacy Series - Motivation for Succession Planning
Jan. 28: Leaving a Lasting Legacy Series - Communication about Estate & Transition Planning
FEBRUARY
Feb 4: Leaving a Lasting Legacy Series - Financial Aspects of Estate & Transfer plans
Feb 11: Leaving a Lasting Legacy Series - Legal Aspects of putting your plan in place
Feb. 11: Seed Starting Program @ Louisburg Library
Feb. 13: Heifer Replacement Meeting @ Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, Ottawa, KS
Feb. 13 -14: Women Managing the Farm Conference in Manhattan, KS
Feb. 15: Miami County Fair Board - Music Bingo
Feb. 17: Extension Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 18: Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate Program
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K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact Katelyn Barthol two weeks prior to the start of the event at 913-294-4306 or kbarth25@ksu.edu. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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