Cleaning Yield Monitor Data Matters for Better Farm Decisions
Get the most out of your yield monitor this season. This article walks through common sources of error and shows how cleaning raw data can dramatically improve the accuracy of your yield maps and decisions. A great refresher on why quality data matters for precision ag.
Identifying Herbicide Resistance in the Field
Not all weed control failures are due to herbicide resistance, but identifying the warning signs early can prevent future headaches. This article outlines the red flags, field symptoms by herbicide group, and the differences between target-site and non-target-site resistance.
Kansas Fall Weather 2025: The Season in Review
Kansas experienced one of its warmest falls on record, with above-normal temperatures dominating 71% of the season and the first freeze arriving later than usual. Precipitation patterns were highly uneven, with central Kansas seeing extreme rainfall while eastern areas slipped into drought. Read the full climate recap and what it may mean heading into winter.
Don't miss the K-State Crop Pest Management Schools this December
Stay ahead of 2025 pest challenges with the K-State Crop Pest Management Schools in Colby, Hays, and Concordia. Participants will hear from K-State experts on weather, weed and insect management, wheat disease issues, label updates, and Kansas regulations, plus earn 1A and CCA credits.
Registration is open for the K-State/KARA Crop Production Update on Dec. 10-11
Don’t miss the 2025 Crop Production Update, December 10–11 in Manhattan, hosted by KARA in cooperation with K-State Extension. This two-day program delivers the newest research and technology in weed and insect control, soil fertility, water management, crop production, and more.
Save the Date: K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference
Make plans to join us online for the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference: Research to Results, February 3–4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. This virtual program will feature K-State specialists sharing practical strategies on weed management, tillage, irrigation, fertility, soil health, and more across all major Kansas crops.