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K-State Extension shares tips for scouting weeds, estimating soybean yields, and planning beef-on-dairy breeding

K-State agriculture specialists used a recent Agriculture Today program to focus on practical field management—scouting for weeds to limit spread, estimating soybean yields, and considering how beef-on-dairy calves could affect dairy breeding decisions. The guidance is aimed at helping Kansas producers make better-season plans for healthier crops and more informed herd management.

Illustration of a farmer scouting a soybean field with farm equipment nearby and extension-style agriculture in the background.

Weed specialist Sarah Ganske discussed how growers can scout fields and use fall scouting and equipment cleaning to help prevent weeds from moving from field to field. K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan then covered approaches soybean producers can use to estimate their soybean yields. The program also included dairy specialist Mike Brouk, who encouraged dairy producers to think about their breeding programs and the potential impact that beef-on-dairy calves—born nine months later—could have on their operation.

Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining agricultural issues. The show is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast; it is produced by K-State Extension, which has county offices statewide. Listeners can send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.