This week's eUpdate has articles on herbicide drift on #wheat fields, monitoring heat stress on cattle using the Kansas Mesonet Animal Comfort Tool, a closer look at the precipitation distribution for Kansas, the last of the wheat plot tours, and more! bit.ly/3yJPaZ5

Harvesting short, thin #wheat can be challenging. Special attention must be paid to cutting height, machine adjustments, and operator control. Farmers must balance maximizing harvest efficiency with preserving crop residue.
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Soybean planting is well underway in Kansas. Many locations across the eastern half of the state have received heavy rainfall. This article discusses the effect of standing water on #soybean emergence and early growth. bit.ly/3UXYBeM

White heads have been appearing in many #wheat fields around Kansas. There are many causes of white heads. This article explains some of the most common causes and their diagnosis. bit.ly/3wLnPVP

This eUpdate has articles on white heads in #wheat , harvesting short wheat, effects of standing water on #soybeans and #corn , field bindweed, corn rootworm, and more! bit.ly/4dUpEjJ

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 . Check out the article to read about thrips and other early insects. bit.ly/3V2exxM

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K-State’s Southwest Research-Extension Center invites producers, allied industry representatives and anyone interested in agriculture to attend this year’s Spring Field Day. The Spring Field Day will be on May 28. Check out the article to RSVP, bit.ly/4bASKU5

Check out the Kansas weekly drought update and climate report for May 8-14: bit.ly/4dAYWwu #kansas #drought #climate

More impressive rain last night, focused in central Kansas. The 30 day departure from normal shows who has the biggest need - the southwest and into south-central could use a more widespread event. #kswx

The Wheat Plot tour scheduled for noon today (5/20) at Camp Hawk in Harvey County has been canceled. Romulo Lollato #wheat

Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture and some CRP acres in #Kansas . Check out the article to read more about early #summer control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides. bit.ly/44H0lOd

Early season weed control is especially important in #cotton because it can be slow to canopy relative to other #crops grown in #Kansas . Check out the article to learn more about controlling the early season weeds. bit.ly/4bngRVU K-State Weed Science Extension

This eUpdate discusses early season weed and insect control in #cotton , controlling the noxious weed sericea lespedeza, weekly drought and #kswx update, #wheat plot tour schedule, and more! bit.ly/4bhYoKo

K-State’s Southwest Research-Extension Center invites producers, allied industry representatives, and anyone interested in agriculture to attend this year’s Spring Field Day, which will be held on May 28. Learn more about it in the article: bit.ly/4bwvtBU #spring

In 2023, soybean gall midge was found infesting #soybean and sweet clover.  Since this pest can overwinter in Kansas, producers should be on the lookout for additional infestations in 2024. Read the article for more: bit.ly/3WyeniU

There is a debate whether or not volunteer corn is truly a “weed,” but it can certainly be a problem in fields following corn. Check out the article for how to plan now for volunteer #corn control. bit.ly/4b8ANM5 K-State Weed Science Extension

Three common brush species native to #Kansas and widely spread across the state are buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac. Check out the article for options to control these brush species. bit.ly/3y5ghxh

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If you haven't listened, you should!! Topics include herbicide resistance updates, cover crops, targeted spraying, and more!

Today (5/14) is the kickoff of many K-State Agronomy KansasWheat K-State Research and Extension wheat plot tours! Make sure and attend one near you! KSU Wheat Pathology Logan Simon Lucas Haag

Here is a link for the full list:

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