Farmer input requested about the myFields online pest management tool
myFields is an online tool that provides crop producers with pest management information, such as pest diagnostics, pesticide application information, and real-time notification of pest issues. Please consider participating in a short survey about this tool.
Farmer input requested about the myFields online pest management tool
As a member of the agricultural community, we ask that you participate in our survey and provide input on how to improve the user experience of myFields. myFields is an online tool that provides crop producers with pest management information. The survey deadline is April 1, 2022.
Winter canola management considerations
The planting window for winter canola is around the corner. In this article, we outline the most critical management factors, ranging from seeding rates and planting depth to insect and disease management. Learn how to ensure a good stand heading into winter.
Several crop-specific publications on insect pest management updated for 2023
Several K-State Research and Extension publications related to insect management for specific crops in Kansas were recently updated and are available online. These publications were prepared to help producers manage insect populations with the best available methods proven practical under Kansas conditions.
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.
Pest management in cotton - Thrips and other early insects
Kansas cotton growers escape most of the damaging insects found deeper in the Cotton Belt. However, as cotton acres continue to rise in the state, producers and consultants must be aware of insect pests with the potential to cause significant yield loss in this crop.
Late-season insect pest management considerations in cotton
Cotton bollworm caused significant losses in the early years of Kansas cotton production and still has the potential to be a serious pest. Additionally, several types of stinkbugs can feed on cotton. This article offers valuable information on late-season insects that can impact cotton production.
Insect activity in Kansas: Green June beetles
Green June beetle adults have been active for the past couple of weeks. They have a wide host range and, thus, can be attracted to many different kinds of plants when they are flowering or fruiting. Relative to agricultural crops, they cause concern mostly in corn if the timing is right. Learn more in this article.
Wheat planting: Be cautious of planting too early
The general target date for planting wheat for optimum grain yields in Kansas is within a week of the best pest management planting date. Early wheat sowing can lead to several problems, from increased chances of insect-transmitted viral diseases to decreased emergence due to high temperatures.
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Updated insect pest management guides now available from K-State
K-State entomologists have released updated insect management publications for key Kansas crops, including alfalfa, corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat. These annually revised guides provide practical, research-based recommendations for controlling crop pests.