Topdressing wheat with nitrogen fertilizer
This year's wheat crop has a much better yield potential than in recent years. This should be considered when planning nitrogen fertilizer applications. Now is a good time to think about topdressing. Key elements to consider include timing, N source, application method, and N rate.
Spring herbicide decisions on wheat - Pay attention to the growth stage
Producers should pay close attention to the growth stage of their wheat before making spring herbicide applications. Some herbicides must be applied after tillering, several before jointing, and others can be used through the boot stage. Coverage becomes difficult as the wheat canopy develops, so the earliest practical and labeled applications generally result in the best weed control.
First hollow stem update - March 6, 2025
This report provides wheat producers in dual-purpose systems an update on the progress of first hollow stem development in 16 different wheat varieties. This should be used as a guide. It's still very important to monitor first hollow stem from an ungrazed portion of each wheat pasture.
The 2025 Kansas fire season has arrived
As we approach spring, this means the return of Kansas wildfire season. After a below-average fire season in 2024 and a slow start to 2025, we anticipate conditions to align for a rapid increase in late March and April wildfires. People should have a plan and take proper precautions to avoid fire starts and limit fire spread.
K-State Crop Talk webinar series wraps up on March 11
The 2025 K-State Crop Talk webinar series ends on March 11. This last webinar is all about corn stunt and features K-State entomologist Anthony Zukoff and row crop pathologist Rodrigo Onofre. Get registered today! Details are provided in this article.
Wheat Rx seminars in Salina and Colby - March 11 & 12
There's still time to register for one of the Kansas Wheat Rx schools. The first event will be on March 11 in Salina, and the second school will be in Colby on March 12. Learn about the best management practices for the economical and sustainable production of high-quality winter wheat in Kansas.