Updated 2020 Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Rating publication
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions that a grower can make to ensure success on their farm. The Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2020 publication, from K-State Research and Extension, has now been released for this year. Keep this resource handy when making planting decisions.
2019 Kansas Summer Annual Forage Hay and Silage Variety Trial final report
In 2019, summer annual forage variety trials were conducted across Kansas near Garden City, Hays, and Scandia. All sites evaluated hay and silage entries. A total of 95 hay varieties, 99 sorghum silage varieties, and 12 corn silage varieties were evaluated. The full report is now available online.
Make an informed decision when selecting the best wheat variety
Wheat producers are faced with an increasing number of varieties from which to choose. This article provides a step-by-step guideline, as well as relevant resources, to help producers make a better decision when selecting one or a few varieties to plant in their operation.
Updated cover crop selection tool now available for Midwest farmers
An updated cover crop selection tool is available for farmers in Kansas and across the Midwest. This tool can help farmers choose the best cover crop variety for their specific goals and production system.
New publication on selecting the optimal wheat variety
A new publication is now available that aims to help producers chose wheat varieties that should perform well for various regions, soil types, weather, production systems, insect and disease pressure, maturity, and to meet the needs of millers and bakers. Learn more in this article.
2021 Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Rating publication
Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2021, from K-State Research and Extension, has now been released for this year. Agronomic characteristics, disease, and pest resistance information is included, as well as profiles that highlight some common or new varieties for Kansas.
Learn more about three winter wheat varieties developed in Kansas
Three new publications from K-State Research and Extension have been released that each highlight a winter wheat variety developed in Kansas. These varieties, KS Dallas, KS Western Star, and KS Silverado, were released in 2019 and registered/certified seeds have been available since the fall of 2020.
Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2022 now available
The Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2022, formerly called Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings, has now been released for this year. Agronomic characteristics, disease, and pest resistance information is included, as well as profiles that highlight some more common or new varieties for Kansas.
Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2023 is now available
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions that a grower can make to ensure success. The Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2023 (formerly called Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings), from K-State Research and Extension, has now been released for this year. Agronomic characteristics, disease, and pest resistance information are included, as well as profiles for some common or new varieties for Kansas.
Dual-purpose wheat variety performance 2024
An updated publication is now available in the Wheat Rx series that examines the performance of several wheat varieties grown for use in a dual-purpose system (grazing and grain). It evaluates fall forage yield, date of first hollow stem, plant height, grain yield, and test weight of current varieties in a dual-purpose system versus a grain-only system.
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2024 Kansas cool-season forage performance tests
The results of the 2024 Kansas Performance Tests for cool-season annual forage varieties are now available online. The data collected from these trials is invaluable for breeders, marketers, and producers, aiding them in making informed decisions about variety selection.
Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2024 is now available
The Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2024 (formerly called Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings) from K-State Research and Extension has been released for this year. It includes information on agronomic characteristics, disease, and pest resistance, as well as profiles that highlight some more common or new varieties in Kansas.