Agronomy eUpdate January 8th, 2026

Issue 1085

Native Grassland Management: Considerations on Seeding Time for Native Seed Mixes

Timing matters when planting native seed mixes in Kansas. This article outlines how precipitation patterns, temperature, and species composition influence success. Practical tips are included to help reduce risk and improve stand establishment.

planting date native grasses native seed mixes 

Smooth Bromegrass and Tall Fescue Seed Production Management

Smooth bromegrass and tall fescue can serve as dual-purpose forage and seed crops with the right management. This article highlights fertility, stubble height, and pest management considerations that influence seed yields and stand longevity in dual-purpose systems.

pastures tall fescue bromegrass smooth brome seed production 

K-State 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide is Now Available Online

One of the most popular K-State Extension publications has been updated for 2026! The latest Chemical Weed Control Guide includes updated herbicide recommendations, application guidance, and resistance management information for major field crops, pastures, rangeland, fallow, and noncropland areas.

weeds Weed Control Guide  

Help Improve Irrigation Management for Kansas Soybeans - Take this Survey

Are you managing irrigated soybeans in Kansas? We are conducting a survey on cropping, irrigation, and pest management practices to inform future research and enhance recommendations for irrigated soybean production. Producer input is essential to making this work relevant and impactful.

soybeans survey irrigation 

Cover Your Acres Winter Conference set for Jan. 20–21 in Oberlin

Join crop producers and agronomy professionals January 20–21 for the Cover Your Acres Winter Conference. Sessions will focus on fertility management, weed control, intensifying rotations, forages, markets, crop insurance, legal issues, and other timely topics. The early registration discount ends on January 14.

Cover Your Acres meeting 

K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

Designed to address the full spectrum of Kansas crop production, the 2026 Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference brings research-based insights straight to the field. Join K-State specialists online February 3–4 for practical strategies that translate research into results.

virtual meeting webinars 


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