Agronomy eUpdate January 15th, 2026

Issue 1086

Site-Specific Weed Management and Targeted Sprayers: The Basics and Use in Fallow Systems

Site-specific weed management allows producers to spray weeds, not entire fields. This article walks through how targeted sprayers work in fallow ground and introduces key concepts behind weed detection, sensitivity settings, and application accuracy.

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Site-Specific Weed Management and Targeted Sprayers: In-Crop Systems and Herbicide Savings

In-crop site-specific weed management combines AI, cameras, and precision spraying to reduce unnecessary herbicide use. See how different sensitivity levels and herbicide programs impact both weed control and profitability.

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

In case you missed it: the 2026 K-State Chemical Weed Control Guide is now available online! This go-to resource includes updated herbicide recommendations, new products, and expanded crop information to help guide your weed management decisions this season.

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Share Your Input: Digital Ag and AI Survey for Farmers

Kansas producers are invited to share their thoughts on Digital Ag and Artificial Intelligence. Complete this brief survey to help guide future Extension programs and research priorities.

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

The 23rd annual Cover Your Acres Winter Conference returns to Oberlin Jan. 20–21, bringing research-based updates and producer-driven discussions to northwest Kansas. Topics include fertility, weed control, site-specific management, markets, insurance, and legal issues shaping today’s farm decisions.

Cover Your Acres meetings  

K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

The 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference brings “research to results” in a convenient virtual format on February 3–4. Topics include weed control, fertility under tight budgets, irrigation management, soil health, and more.

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Kansas Seed and Crops Conference – Feb. 17 and 18 in Manhattan

Make plans to attend the Kansas Seed and Crops Conference, February 17–18, in Manhattan. Join the seed industry for networking, updates, and the "Wheat from A to Z" panel that follows wheat from breeding to baking and is open to the public.

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K-State Soil Fertility Schools for North Central and Northwest Kansas – Jan. 28 and 29

The 2026 K-State Soil Fertility Schools are coming to north central and northwest Kansas January 28–29. Learn how to optimize fertilizer use, improve nutrient efficiency, and boost profitability during tight margins.

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