Agronomy eUpdate December 11th, 2025

Issue 1083

Fall Infections of Rusts in Kansas Wheat

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.

wheat disease wheat rust 

Kansas Cool-Season Forage Quality Results for 2025

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.

Performance Tests forage cool-season forage quality  

Soil Health Practices and Farm Profitability: Insights from Kansas Farms

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.

soil health 

Save the Date: K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

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.

virtual meeting webinar 

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences: Making "Cents" of a Shifting Ag Economy

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.

farm management 


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