Luckily the recent cold snap that impacted the local listening area didn’t appear to have much effect on local livestock. However; local ag producers would like to see some additional moisture to help bolster winter wheat crops.
That’s all according to Lyon County Ag Agent Brian Rees, a recent guest of KVOE’s Morning Show. According to Rees, there was one good thing about the recent bouts of biting cold that blew through the local area, they were short-lived.
While cold air has been abundant as of late, one thing the listening area is still lacking is an abundance of moisture. Rees says that while the lack of cold and moisture was good for livestock owners the same can’t be said for crop producers.
When asked how he feels on the current state of local crops, Rees says they’re not quite where they would like them to be.
This all comes as fertilizer prices have continued to rise over the past year. According to rees, prices have doubled in some areas since last year.
He says if crop owners have not yet planned for the 2022 growing season when it comes to purchasing herbicides or fertilizer, they need to contact their input supplier as soon as possible.
Rees tells KVOE News that locally we have been “blessed” with a solid supply chain and transportation system over the past year, however, he feels that may not be the case for long.
If you have questions or would like more information, visit the Lyon County Extension Office website at Lyon.K-State.edu.
