
Kansas wheat fields are seeing higher-than-normal fall leaf rust activity. This article breaks down the weather patterns behind the surge and outlines what growers should monitor going into spring.

The latest Kansas cool-season forage quality results are out, offering side-by-side comparisons of rye, triticale, and wheat varieties across three research sites. Access the full dataset to guide 2026 forage planning.

Do soil health practices pay? A newly published analysis of Kansas farms suggests they can, especially when practices are adopted as a system. Explore the financial and management insights from this multi-disciplinary K-State team.
Save the date for the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions virtual conference (Feb. 3–4). This conference will feature K-State specialists sharing practical strategies for managing weeds, fertility, irrigation, soil pH, and crop data across Kansas cropping systems.

Want tools to manage today’s tough ag economy? K-State's regional Ag Profitability Conferences offer updates on markets, land values, risk management, stress resources, and more. Check the statewide schedule online.