Managing late tillers in wheat
Rainfall during the past three weeks has resulted in a flush of late, green tillers in the wheat over much of Kansas. Should producers wait to start harvesting until the green heads have matured? The answer depends on a few factors that are discussed in this article from K-State Wheat Specialist Romulo Lollato.
Managing late tillers in wheat as harvest approaches in Kansas
Rainfall and cooler temperatures during the past few weeks have resulted in a flush of late, green tillers in the wheat over much of Kansas. This can create a problem, especially for wheat that is approaching harvest maturity. Should you wait to harvest until most green heads have matured or start harvesting anyway? Learn more in this article.