Wheat stripe rust update and fungicide considerations
As of May 2, stripe rust has been detected in 24 Kansas counties. The wheat crop is ahead of schedule, and there is a dramatic difference in yield potential between parts of the state that have received moisture and parts that have not. Here, we review some key wheat fungicide considerations.
Pre-harvest weed control in wheat
A warm spring this year has resulted in rapidly maturing wheat. There have been some questions about spraying herbicides on wheat that has already headed. This article discusses herbicide options for wheat that serve as harvest aids. Pre-harvest applications may be beneficial this year to prevent harvest difficulties, dockage problems, weed seed production, and soil water depletion due to weeds.
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2024 Kansas Wheat Plot Tours - Updated Schedule
Updated as of May 2 - 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, 2024. Make plans to attend a plot tour near you.
Sorghum management considerations: Planting practices
During the growing season of grain sorghum, there can be considerable environmental variation across Kansas, with a high probability of drought after flowering when moving west. Tailoring the optimal management strategy by location is critical to increasing productivity and reducing the impact of weather stressors.
Metabolic resistance: A pressing threat requiring immediate action
Multiple herbicide-resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth and kochia are a real threat to growers in Kansas. The rapid and widespread evolution of multiple herbicide resistance in weed species due to the increased capacity to degrade herbicides threatens herbicide sustainability and global food production. Learn more in this article.
Spring 2024 precipitation in Kansas: A tale of two extremes
March and April have featured sharp contrasts in precipitation amounts across Kansas. In this report, we examine precipitation totals and drought conditions across the state through the first two months of spring.
Looking ahead - Weather outlooks for Kansas
This article by meteorologist and Kansas Mesonet manager Chip Redmond examines the current weather pattern in Kansas and looks to the coming months regarding rainfall and temperatures. Unfortunately, a challenging spring and summer are expected.
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Winter Canola Field Day set for May 16 near Hutchinson
Kansas State University, the Great Plains Canola Association, and Scoular will host a field day at the South Central Experiment Field southwest of Hutchinson on May 16 to highlight winter canola variety development, research, and marketing.
Save the Dates for Western Kansas Fall Field Days
Join K-State agronomists and extension specialists at one or more of the Western Kansas Fall Field Days. As your calendars begin to fill up, we encourage you to save the dates for these events. Stay tuned to the eUpdate for more details.