Wheat streak mosaic management: The role of other hosts in the landscape
The second article in our wheat streak mosaic complex management series explores how alternative crops and grasses contribute to the persistence of the wheat curl mite. Understanding summer host risks is critical as we look ahead to the 2026 crop.
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Corn production: Pollination issues and tightly wrapped tassels
Reports of poor or uneven kernel set are surfacing in corn fields where tassels failed to emerge properly, likely tied to rapid early-season growth. Learn what's happening, why timing matters, and what farmers can do now to assess yield potential.
Corn production: Estimating yield potential
As most Kansas corn fields are at or near reproductive stages, now is the time to start assessing grain yield potential. This article walks through a step-by-step guide using the yield component method and explains how recent weather patterns could affect kernel development.
Southern rust is now active in central and eastern Kansas
With southern rust confirmed in central and eastern Kansas, now is the time to actively scout corn fields. Learn how to identify this disease, when to consider fungicides, and how hybrid susceptibility and crop stage factor into your management decisions.
Save the date for the Wheat Rx Preplant Seminar - August 20 in Pratt
Join K-State and Kansas Wheat in Pratt on August 20 for the Wheat Rx Preplant Seminar. From disease management to choosing the right varieties, this event is packed with research-backed insights to help your 2025-26 wheat crop succeed.
Sorghum Connection field day series returns in 2025
The 2025 Sorghum Connection series will feature K-State and Kansas Grain Sorghum experts presenting updates on disease management, hybrid trials, and cutting-edge drone applications for sorghum. Three field day locations, Bavaria, Russell, and Dighton, Aug. 27-29.
Upcoming webinars to address the Wheat Streak Mosaic outbreak - July 29
This year's wheat streak mosaic outbreak highlights the importance of staying ahead of the disease. K-State specialists will share research updates and practical tips on variety selection, volunteer control, and more during two live webinars on July 29. Registration details coming soon!