Double-crop weed management made easy

By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – Size matters when it comes to many postemergence herbicides and effective weed control in double-cropping systems, Oklahoma State University experts said. “Once weeds become too large or crops reach particular growth stages, many weed control options are no longer viable as they may injure the crop or will not completely control target weeds,” said Misha Manuchehri, OSU Extension small grains and canola weed specialist. For example, when using a…

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K-State ag economist charts risk, benefit of hedging sale of live cattle

Hedging can help cattle producers protect against adverse price changes in markets by locking in futures prices. (File photo) K-State ag economist charts risk, benefit of hedging sale of live cattle Ten-year study analyzes outcomes of hedging via futures markets MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist has completed an exhaustive study on hedging cattle prices, which he says could help producers manage their economic risks – perhaps especially so in…

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