Topdressing Wheat with Nitrogen Fertilizer

Wheat crop status and N considerations The wheat crop across the state best be described as variable, with tall wheat with thick stands in some areas and thinner, smaller w...

Optimal Time to Remove Cattle from Wheat Pastures: First Hollow Stem

The unique climate characteristics of the US southern Great Plains allow producers to use wheat as a forage and grain crop (dual-purpose), potentially increasing overall profita...

First Hollow Stem Update - 2/23/2026

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...

Spring herbicide decisions on wheat - Pay attention to the growth stage

Producers should pay close attention to the growth stage of their wheat before making spring herbicide applications. Some herbicides must be applied after tillering, several mus...

Rangeland and Pasture Management After Wildfire

Days with low humidities and exceedingly high winds have combined with abundant dry fuels from last year’s good grass production to once again result in wildfires througho...