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.
Double cropping options after wheat
Double cropping after wheat harvest can be a high-risk venture. The available growing season is relatively short. Heat and/or dry conditions in July and August may cause problems with germination, emergence, seed set, or grain fill. Ample soil moisture this year can aid in establishing a successful crop after wheat harvest. Read more about herbicide carryover potential and management considerations for double cropping with soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, summer annual forages, and corn.
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2023 Kansas Performance Tests reports for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, and sunflowers
The 2023 Kansas Performance Test Reports for corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, and sunflowers are now available online. These reports include the results of the crop performance trials. Each report also includes a summary of the 2023 crop, with a detailed discussion summarizing the statewide growing conditions, diseases, and insects.