Planning your wheat fertility program: Start now by soil testing
Wheat planting is approaching, and now is the time to soil test. Sampling your fields allows for precise fertilizer planning. A timely soil test, both surface and profile, can improve input efficiency and crop performance. Learn what nutrients to test and how fall sampling supports better results.
Soil fertility and wheat production: Profile nitrate levels and wheat yield
Fall soil profile testing for nitrate continues to play a valuable role in efficient nitrogen management for winter wheat in Kansas. It's a cost-effective way to fine-tune your fertilizer program, avoid unnecessary inputs, and protect both yield and the environment.
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Wheat Streak Mosaic Complex: Webinar and management resources now available
K-State specialists recently hosted a special-topic webinar on the 2025 wheat streak mosaic outbreak, covering mite and virus biology, volunteer wheat control, and variety selection. The recording and related resources are now available. This article offers links to all the resources in one place.
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Late-season insect pest considerations and Bt stewardship in cotton
From bollworms to stinkbugs, late-season pests can still threaten Kansas cotton. Learn how to scout, when to treat (especially for Bt cotton), current treatment thresholds, and control options as the crop approaches bloom.
Late-summer insect update: Fall armyworms
Trap counts and field reports confirm increasing fall armyworm pressure across south central, central, and eastern Kansas. Scouting should be underway and continue until the first frost, especially for pasture, wheat, and other at-risk crops. Early treatment is key.
Self-guided tours of herbicide evaluation plots are open near Manhattan
K-State's Weed Science program has opened its herbicide evaluation plots for corn and soybeans to self-guided tours. Located near Manhattan, the plots feature QR code access to trial info. The plots are available now through harvest.
North Central Kansas Experiment Field Fall Field Day - August 21
Join us for the 2025 North Central Kansas Experiment Field Day on Thursday, August 21, at 5:00 PM near Scandia. This year's event features updates on precision ag, drone tech, weed management, and soybean breeding, followed by a free dinner.
Wheat Rx Preplant Seminar - August 20 in Pratt
Don't miss the Wheat Rx Seminar in Pratt on August 20. Learn how to implement proven, research-based strategies for wheat success. Topics include variety selection, wheat streak mosaic, and high-yield management, plus a new initiative on conservation in wheat systems.