Grain sorghum yield components and estimating yield potential

The time when farmers can start estimating sorghum yields is upon us. In the most recent USDA-NASS Kansas Crop Progress and Condition report (Sept. 8), sorghum in Kansas was 96%...

In-furrow fertilizers for wheat

Wheat is considered a highly responsive crop to band-applied fertilizers, particularly phosphorus (P). Phosphorus applied as a starter fertilizer can be an effective method for ...

Seed treatment fungicides for wheat disease management

Seed treatments are an important part of wheat production in Kansas. The updated K-State publication MF2955, Fungicide Seed Treatments for Wheat Disease Management, is available...

Arctic cotton: Will there be enough heat units to finish the Kansas cotton crop?

A generally cool start and end to the cotton growing season in Kansas this year has many wondering, “Will we have enough heat units to finish the crop?” Similar to c...

Don't wait until summer: Manage musk thistle now

Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas, infesting over 400,000 acres. It has been reported in nearly every county in Kansas (Figure 1) and is found p...