Beef Tips Articles

Good News and Bad News on Prussic Acid

Sept. 1, 2025

Plants in the sorghum family are known to be a potential risk for prussic acid (also known as hydrogen cyanide, HCN ) poisoning. Many plants contain a compound...

Knowing What’s In Every Bite: Understanding CRP Forage Quality

Sept. 1, 2025

If I asked 10 different producers this question: “How good of quality do you think is your CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) forage for grazing?”, I would...

26th Annual K-State Beef Stocker Field Day scheduled for Sept. 25

Sept. 1, 2025

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Navigating the unknown for the stocker operator and fueling performance from the inside out are among topics planned for the 2025 Kansas...

Proceedings Material from KLA/KSU Field Days Available

Sept. 1, 2025

Joint KLA/KSU Field Days were held at the Larson Ranch in Wichita County and the Wells Ranch in Woodson County in August. Both events were well attended and...

Forage and Feed Sampling & Testing: A Practical Guide

Sept. 1, 2025

Emma Briggs , beef production systems, Hays

Current Weather Trends and A Look into the Forecast

June 30, 2025

Chip Redmond , Meteorologist and Kansas Mesonet Manager