Plan now for volunteer corn control
There can be debate on whether volunteer corn is truly a weed, but it can certainly be a problem in fields following corn. Soybean yield losses can occur when volunteer corn density reaches high enough levels. There are some steps farmers can take early in the growing season to manage volunteer corn.
Be on the lookout for Soybean Gall Midge
In 2023, soybean gall midge was found infesting soybean and sweet clover in Marshall and Nemaha counties in Kansas. Since this pest can overwinter in Kansas, producers should be on the lookout for additional infestations in 2024. Scouting for this pest should start when the plants are at the V2 growth stage.
Control options for buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac
Three common brush species native to Kansas and widely spread across the state are buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac. These shrubs can produce clumps that will shade out and reduce forage production. Be on the lookout for these plants and implement a control plan if needed.
2024 Kansas Wheat Plot Tours - Updated 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, 2024. The plot tour list has been updated since last week, so be sure to check out the latest version in this article.
K-State Southeast Research and Extension Spring Crops Field Day - May 14
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Tuesday, May 14, at its Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. The free program includes a tour of wheat variety plots, soil health and soybean disease updates, spring climate and weather outlook, and alfalfa management.
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. Don't miss it!
K-State Southwest Research and Extension Spring Field Day - May 28
K-State's Southwest Research-Extension Center invites producers and anyone interested in agriculture to attend this year's Spring Field Day, which will be held on May 28 in Garden City. K-State agronomists will discuss annual forages, canola, and wheat variety plots.