Some Things to Have on Your Fall Checklist
By Pat Burt – Wild West District Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent
Some things that I am thinking about as we have entered fall are: being proactive in weed management for next year, making sure that our forages are safe for our livestock, and the expected La Nina weather system. K-State has some information that I think could be helpful for farmers and ranchers to think about at this time of year on these subjects.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning:
Test forages to prevent nitrate and prussic acid poisoning:
For forage sampling analysis testing as well as water and soil sampling, if you prefer to use Servi-Tech Laboratories in Dodge City for analysis, our Liberal and Sublette offices are weekly pickup points and in Hugoton the weekly pickup is at Skyland Grain. You can contact any of our Wild West extension offices for details.
La Nina:
K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond is forecasting the we will be in a La Nina weather pattern until probably through January 2025. What that means for our area is that we are predicted to be warmer than normal and with lower than normal chances of precipitation. Entering February through March, odds are that we will be entering a neutral pattern.
Our K-State meteorologists would love your help on collecting drought pictures or other weather occurrences (such as flooding) that you notice. It is great if you have succession of time photos. Here is the link to contact them:
