Low levels of corn stunt disease have been confirmed in Kansas
Corn stunt disease and its associated vector, the corn leafhopper, have been recently confirmed in five counties in Kansas. To our knowledge, this is the first detection of the disease in Kansas. In this article, learn more about how this disease spreads, what to look for in the field, and how to submit a tissue sample for testing.
Winter canola planting considerations
Winter canola varieties exist today that make production possible across much of Kansas. In this article, we discuss the most critical aspects, from variety selection to seedbed preparation, to ensure a successful start to the 2024-2025 growing season for winter canola.
Winter canola management considerations
This article outlines critical management factors for a successful winter canola growing season. These factors include seeding date, seeding rate, row spacing, soil fertility, and pest management. Plant-to-plant uniformity at emergence is critical for optimum plant development and growth, overwintering, and weed control.
Planting winter canola? Be aware of rotation restrictions with herbicides
Recent developments associated with market opportunities for winter canola may lead to increased planting in the fall of 2024 and beyond. As you make seeding plans, consider the herbicides you use or have used in your fall and summer crops. Some herbicides may have rotation restrictions for canola.
Update on the registration of over-the-top dicamba products
As the 2024 growing season wraps up and growers start to think about seeding plans for 2025, questions are resurfacing about dicamba-resistant soybeans and cotton. In this article, learn more about what to consider when looking ahead to next year and the use of dicamba.
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Conduct soil bioassays to determine herbicide carryover potential
Herbicides require time to break down in the soil. When drought, hail, or other situations change crop rotation plans, it can result in concern about herbicide injury due to inadequate time for a potentially harmful herbicide to break down. A bioassay is a simple test to determine if herbicide residues are present to potentially harm a newly emerged crop.
K-State survey of cotton grower perspectives
There is still time to help guide research and extension programming on cotton production in Kansas. If you grow cotton, please consider participating in a short survey. We want to hear from cotton growers to understand better the current status of cotton production and emerging challenges.
Using drone technology in agriculture - Sept. 10 in Garnett, KS
All are invited to attend a field day hosted by K-State Research and Extension Frontier District featuring the use of drone technology in agriculture. The event will start at 10:00 AM on September 10 at the Garnett Community Building in Garnett, KS.