Pre-emergence herbicides for soybeans
Pre-emergence herbicides are the foundation of any excellent weed control program in soybeans. Using multiple effective residual herbicides is important to broaden the spectrum of controlled weeds, ensure herbicide activation in various environments, and guard against herbicide resistance.
Off-target movement of herbicides with wind erosion
Spring in Kansas means the potential for high winds. The critical wind erosion period is when agricultural fields are particularly vulnerable due to higher wind speeds than normal and low vegetative cover on fields. What does this soil erosion mean for recently applied herbicide and off-target movement? Learn more in this article.
Soybean row spacing in Kansas
There are still many questions about row spacing for soybean production. In this article, we present a summary of recent research from K-State. From 2015 to 2017, a series of six on-farm experiments were conducted across eastern and central Kansas.
The Endangered Species Act: What you need to know
The EPA's herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide strategies are expected to change, and they have yet to be finalized. The strategies aim to minimize the exposure of protected species to pesticides. Changes will include additional runoff, erosion, and spray drift reduction measures for many products. This article helps explain how to be prepared for the changes.
Integrated Pest Management: New resource to help identify weeds in Kansas
Agronomists, farmers, extension agents, and agriculture students now have a new resource created by the Kansas State University Integrated Pest Management team that is available to help them identify 13 common Kansas weeds. A card deck provides an innovative resource to teach identification skills and a way to see the different growth stages of the plant.
Several K-State publications on insect pest management updated for 2024
Several K-State Research and Extension publications related to insect management in Kansas were recently updated and are available to the public. These publications were prepared to help producers manage insect populations using the best available methods proven practical under Kansas conditions.