Sunflower disease management in Kansas
Kansas ranks 4th in the US for sunflower production. Managing diseases can increase yields and standability of the crop at harvest. Read more about the most common yield-limiting diseases of sunflower in this article.
Foliar fungicide efficacy for wheat disease management
The K-State Research and Extension publication Foliar Fungicide Efficacy for Wheat Disease Management has been updated for 2024. The recommendations in this publication reflect several years of head-to-head product comparisons in Kansas and many other wheat-producing states. All efficacy ratings listed are based on proper application timing.
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Seed treatment fungicides for wheat disease management
Seed treatments are an important part of wheat production in Kansas. Most fungicide seed treatments protect against several seed-borne diseases (common bunt, loose smut, flag smut) and seedling diseases that may result in poor emergence or damping off. This article explains the considerations when deciding on seed treatments.
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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