Late winter kochia control in fields going to soybeans, sunflowers, cotton, and wheat
This is the third and final article in a series discussing pre-emergence herbicides for kochia control. This article provides recommendations specific to fields planted to soybeans, cotton, or sunflowers this spring, and to wheat in the fall.
K-State Soil Fertility Schools set for February 25–26
Producers and ag professionals are invited to attend the K-State Soil Fertility Schools, scheduled for February 25–26, 2026, with programs offered in Kearny, Meade, and Pratt counties. The schools will provide research-based guidance on soil fertility management.
K-State Weed Management Schools scheduled for February 16–20
K-State Extension will host a series of Weed Management Schools across northwest and north central Kansas from February 16–20. These programs are designed to provide producers, consultants, and ag professionals with practical, research-based updates on effective weed control strategies.
K-State Crop Talk webinar series kicks off on February 10
The popular K-State Crop Talk online webinar series is back and set to start on February 10, 2026. The Crop Talk series will highlight several topics important to crop producers in north central and northwest Kansas. Each webinar will begin at 12:00 pm (CST) and last until 1:00 pm.