2025 wheat harvest progress: Potential impacts of pre-harvest rainfall

The 2025 wheat harvest is off to a slow start in Kansas. According to the latest USDA report, as of June 23, about 20% of the Kansas wheat crop had been harvested, as compared t...

Consider the value of soil residue before baling or burning wheat stubble

Following wheat harvest, some producers might think about baling or burning their wheat stubble. Producers may consider burning for several reasons: as a management practice to ...

Pre-harvest weed control in wheat

Making an herbicide application that will not directly influence crop yield is a difficult decision to make. However, pre-harvest applications may be beneficial, especially in w...

Identifying nutrient deficiency symptoms in soybeans

As the growing season for soybeans progresses, the plants may begin showing signs of chlorosis or other leaf discoloration in all or parts of the field. There may be many caus...

Considerations for weather-damaged cotton stands

The 2025 growing season in Kansas has been challenging for many of our major crops, and cotton has been no exception. High winds and heavy rain have significantly damaged cotton...