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Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy, Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS
Joined October 2009
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Our second webinar in our series on farm policy and management is tomorrow. @jeifft organized this series which explores farm policy and management decisions. Tomorrow's topic is all about how to manage ad-hoc payments. You can register here: ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register…
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Southwest Kansas Alternative Crop Meetings coming up at the end of the month in Ulysses, Cimarron, and St. John, KS! #Canola #Camelina #Cowpea
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How much U.S. farm debt is not captured by official statistics? And how can debt underestimation affect key farm-sector liquidity and solvency measures? Check out the latest @RaFFfinance Policy Brief by @jeifft, @JoeParcell and @AliceRoach: ruralandfarmfinance.com/publ…
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Jenny Ifft retweeted
In this volume of #AREUpdate @GianniniFnd, @AliEHill and I examine the changing demographics of US 🇺🇸 and Mexican 🇲🇽 farmworkers and their implications for the future of agricultural 🌱 production in both countries. 🧵 below. (1/11)
Alexandra Hill and James Sayre examine twin pull and push factors affecting agricultural operations in the United States and Mexico in new #AREUpdate article “As Mexican Farmworkers Flock North, Will U.S. Farms Head South?” Read more: bit.ly/3YIZnQ1 #H2AVisa @jay_sayre
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Tips for safely grazing sorghum residue after harvest, from K-State cow-calf specialist Jason Warner. ksre-learn.com/grazing-sorgh… #KSRE youtu.be/V6q46furWPc
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Leaving crop residue on the field is valuable for helping soil maintain moisture, reduce erosion and support nutrient cycling. K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, takes the time today to take a deeper look at why leaving residue is beneficial. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1797-t…
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Do you know what you can find on the tag on the feed bag? K-State cow-calf Extension specialist, Jason Warner, discusses what should be included and how commercial and custom label differ on today's episode of Agriculture Today. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1794-c…
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This eUpdate has articles on management options when planting #wheat late, factors to consider before baling #corn residue, the nutritive value of crop residues for grazing, and answers to questions about #forage insurance. bit.ly/3Yb7x2f
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.@SilvaGaku will present his Ph.D. Dissertation Defense, “Essays on Farm Debt Use and Safety Net Programs,” on Friday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. in WA 137. Major Professor: Dr. @jeifft
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Projections and Sources of MYA Prices for ARC and PLC Commodity Programs for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Rich Llewelyn notes several sources for projections of crop prices to help estimate ARC and PLC payments with updated price projections from those sources. agmanager.info/crop-insuranc…
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With above-average temperatures and limited to no precipitation expected in the near future, conditions are perfect for combine fires and quick-moving field fires. 🔥🔥🔥 Stay aware of the risk and stay safe this harvest season! From @KStateAgron: eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/art…
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The recent lack of rain combined with already dry conditions makes for dangerous situations quickly if a fire was to break out. K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond discusses the forecasted weather and what farmers should pay extra attention to in the field. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1787-g…
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The discussions on foreign trade and its impact on Kansas farmers were motivating. Jennifer Latzke's piece reflects the KS Ag industry's unity in tackling challenges and new opportunities. 🌾 Read her take on what's next for Kansas agriculture here: farmprogress.com/commentary/… #KSAG
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Jenny Ifft retweeted
🚜 When wheat planting during a drought, timing is everything. Some Kansas farmers are dusting in now, while others are holding off. Learn about the different strategies in the K-State Agronomy eUpdate. 🌾 Full story: eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/art… #AgDecisions #KSAg #KSWheat #WKREC
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Did you know that @KStateWKREC conducts Hay and Silage Variety Tests every year in Garden City, Hays, and Belleville? Triticale, rye, and wheat are all up and growing at the Garden City site! Check out past Hay and Silage Performance tests from @KStateRE: agronomy.k-state.edu/outreac…
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Kansas Crop Insurance Maps - Yield Tool Jenny Ifft , Logan Moss and Hunter Biram have created a new tool showing Kansas crop yields by year, since 1990, for each county in Kansas. agmanager.info/crop-insuranc…
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2024 Kansas Crop Insurance Workshop A one-day conference for farmers, crop insurance agents, and ag lenders. REGISTRATION OPEN! October 24: Salina-Tony’s Pizza Event Center agmanager.info/events/kansas…
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On #AgToday: • Check-in with the Farm Service Agency • Preparing Brush Piles to Burn • Coccidiosis at Weaning #BCI agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1780-f…
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"Be there, be square," says Mark Gardiner as he discusses the Henry C. Gardiner conference and lecture series that is taking place at K-State on Monday, October 7. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/1779-i…
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