Planting Cotton in Kansas: Soil Temperature and Seed Quality are Key
Early cotton planting can pay off in Kansas, but only if soil temperatures and seed quality align. Learn how soil temperature trends, heat unit accumulation, and cold germination scores influence early stand establishment and reduce the risk of chilling injury.
Controlling Cool-Season Grasses in Warm-Season Native Grass Stands
Smooth brome and tall fescue often encroach into warm-season native grass stands, where control options are limited. This article outlines integrated strategies, like burning, thatch management, and carefully timed herbicide use, to improve control while reducing risk to native grasses.
Tips for Safe and Successful Prescribed Burning
With the prescribed burning season underway, producers are reminded that successful burns start with good planning. This article outlines ideal weather conditions, smoke management tools, and regulatory requirements to reduce risk while achieving management goals.
Cotton Jassid: Emerging Pest Considerations for U.S. Cotton Production
An emerging invasive pest, cotton jassid, has spread across the Southeast and Mid-South and could threaten cotton acres in the Southern Plains. Learn how to identify this pest, distinguish its damage from look-alike issues, and scout effectively to detect infestations early if it reaches Kansas.
World of Weeds: Wild Garlic and Wild Onion
Wild garlic and wild onion are popping up across Kansas lawns, pastures, and fields this spring. This World of Weeds article helps readers distinguish between these look-alike species and reviews their biology, impacts on crops and livestock, and management options.