Residual Herbicides for Corn

Residual herbicides that kill weed seedlings as they germinate or emerge are important for herbicide applications at or before corn planting. These herbicides can control weeds ...

Irrigation Season Preparation: The Importance of Pivot Charts

When it is time to pressurize for the season, it is important to ensure the machine is running like it was designed to do. The pivot chart, the schematic by which the system was...

First Hollow Stem Update - 3/2/2026

Cattle should be removed from wheat pastures when the crop reaches first hollow stem (FHS). Grazing past this stage can severely affect wheat yields. For a full explanation, ple...

Ammonium Sulfate – It's Not Just for Conditioning Spray Water

Ammonium sulfate (AMS) is a common additive used in herbicide applications, and much has been written about its benefits for conditioning hard water when using several weak acid...

Alfalfa Weevils are Now Active in Kansas

As in 2025, degree-day accumulations for Kansas alfalfa weevils are well ahead of normal across the entire state (Table 1).  As air temperatures continue to increase, it is...