Harvest weed seed destruction - A tool for managing herbicide-resistant weeds
Multiple herbicide-resistant weeds threaten crop production in Kansas. Weeds persist because of the soil seed bank in crop fields. Harvest weed seed control practices target weed seeds present on the plant at harvest. Destroying weed seeds in the chaff is a potential system for reducing the number of potentially herbicide-resistant weed seeds returned to the soil.
Planting spring oats and turnips in the fall for forage
Enhanced forage allowance in late fall and early winter improves the forage budget in forage-based livestock systems. Spring oats and turnips can be an alternative, especially when farmers want to extend the grazing period.
Kansas drought update and climate report: July 17-23, 2024
This article recaps the weather across Kansas during the week of July 17-23. After several days of above-normal temperatures, cooler temperatures began on July 17. It also updates the drought monitor and looks ahead at the weather forecast for the coming weeks.
K-State survey of cotton grower perspectives
Calling all cotton producers - we want to hear from you! K-State Research and Extension seeks to better understand the current status of cotton production and the emerging challenges for Kansas producers. Please consider completing a short survey which will help guide research and extension programming in cotton.
North Central Kansas Experiment Field - Fall Field Day
All interested individuals are encouraged to save the date for the North Central Kansas Experiment Field Fall Field Day. The event is scheduled for August 22 at 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Presentations will be centered around corn and soybean production. More details will be coming soon.
Save the date - Sorghum Connection: Maximizing Sorghum Yield
Save the dates for a new series of sorghum programs titled "Sorghum Connection," consisting of field schools and winter meetings across Kansas. These events aim to bring multi-disciplinary, data-driven information to our Kansas grain sorghum producers to help improve on-farm productivity and profitability!