Another round of cold weather brings a risk of freeze injury to Kansas wheat
Another round of very cold temperatures have put much of the Kansas wheat crop at risk for freeze injury. What portions of the state have the greatest potential for damage? What areas may have escaped with little impact?
Time to start scouting wheat for stripe and leaf rust
With more reports of stripe rust appearing in Oklahoma and a recent report of disease in southeast KS, the time to start scouting wheat fields is now. Photos and scouting tips are featured in this article from K-State Plant Pathologist Dr. Erick DeWolf.
Cold soils can lead to chilling injury for newly planted corn
Cold temperatures can result in injury to the germinating corn seed as it absorbs moisture - a problem called imbibitional chilling injury. Damage can occur when soil temperatures are at or below 50 F.
Nitrogen loss potential during the winter and early spring
When field conditions allow, fall application of nitrogen (N) is a common practice for Kansas producers. What factors determine the nitrogen loss potential over the winter and early spring months?
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Key nutrients for soybean production in Kansas
Compared to other summer crops, soybeans remove significant amounts of nutrients per bushel of grain harvested. They need an adequate nutrient supply at each developmental stage for optimum growth. Read more about the key nutrients for soybean production.
Herbicide applications and cold temperatures
Recent drops in temperature have prompted concerns about the effectiveness of herbicide applications made during cold weather. What are the risks when applying herbicides during cold weather?
Spring freeze effects on winter canola
Several factors determine the extent of freeze damage to winter canola during the spring. It is most tolerant in the early stages of growth and most vulnerable in the flowering and pod-filling stages. Read more about the risk of damage to this year's crop.
Insect update on alfalfa weevils and pea aphids - April 17, 2020
The latest update from K-State Extension Entomology on insect activity across Kansas includes alfalfa weevils and pea/cowpea aphids. What effect, if any, has the recent cold temperatures had on these insects?
K-State's Soil Testing Lab and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab are OPEN!
Just a reminder that the Soil Testing Lab and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab on K-State's Manhattan campus are both open and accepting samples. Details are outlined in this article.