Stripe rust distribution and risk assessment for Kansas - April 25, 2024
The wheat crop is moving quickly and is ahead of schedule in many locations. Now is a critical time to assess the need for a foliar fungicide application. Regions in the state that are expecting high moisture over the coming days may be at risk for more severe disease development.
Is there any value to starter fertilizer on soybeans?
Soybeans can remove significant amounts of nutrients per bushel of grain harvested compared to other row crops. Because of this, soybeans can respond to starter fertilizer applications on low-testing soils, particularly phosphorus.
Relative volatility of different 2,4-D herbicide formulations
Herbicide formulations can dramatically influence herbicide performance, from efficacy to compatibility to shelf life. For some postemergence herbicides, the active ingredient can take multiple forms. Examples of herbicides that have multiple forms include glyphosate, 2,4-D, and dicamba. This article will focus on the relative volatility of three forms of 2,4-D.
World of Weeds - Fall panicum
Fall panicum is a summer annual grass native to eastern North America. It is found throughout the U.S. in most soil types. Fall panicum can tolerate compaction and is more prevalent in wetter soils. Nitrate accumulation by the plant can be harmful to livestock. Learn more about this weed and how to control it.
2024 Kansas Wheat Plot Tours - Updated Preliminary Schedule
The Department of Agronomy and K-State Research and Extension will host several winter wheat variety plot tours in different regions of the state starting May 14. Make plans to attend a plot tour near you to see and learn about the newest available and upcoming wheat varieties, their agronomics, and their disease reactions.