K-State Ag Today: The risks of double-cropping after wheat
8:55 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2008
Double-cropping after wheat can be a high-risk venture. The available growing season is relatively short and heat and/or dry conditions in July and August may cause problems with germination, emergence, seed set, or grain fill. However, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist Kraig Roozeboom says with adequate or even surplus soil moisture in much of the state going into wheat harvest this year, combined with some of the highest grain prices in history, double-cropping looks like a viable option for many producers. He says the most common double-crop options are soybean, sorghum, and sunflower.
Beef producers are encountering plenty of challenges - soaring feed and fuel costs, too much rain in some areas, and not enough in others. Each challenge makes managing costs of production that much more important. K-State Research and Extension veterinarian Larry Hollis says the K-State Beef Conference, August 7th and 8th, will address many of the management topics critical to producers. Some of this year's topics include: cow economics in the ethanol era, land and pasture costs, and cow herd management strategies. More information can be found on the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Web site.
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