KSU Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers (WKREC) are located in Hays, Garden City, Colby, and Tribune. Social media user policy: k-state.edu/social
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Jun 15
Pre-harvest weed control can improve harvest efficiency, reduce dockage, and help prevent future weed problems by stopping seed production. Learn more: agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate… #kstateagronomy
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K-State agricultural economist Jenny Ifft says soil health practices may go hand-in-hand with farm profitability. extension.k-state.edu/news-a… #KSRE #ksleg
ALT A person wearing a blue shirt is crouching in a field of young corn plants, examining a handful of soil. The ground is covered with dried straw.
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Jun 12
What happens when a western Kansas producer mindset meets research? 🌾
At WKREC, grad researcher Zach Carson is studying how annual forages may improve soil health, reduce erosion risks and strengthen cropping systems — with practical solutions producers can actually use.
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WKREC retweeted
Jun 12
🚨Corn Leafhopper’s were found this week in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Now is the time to step up your scouting efforts in Kansas. Kansas Corn, in partnership with KSU Plant Pathology, has 35 corn leafhopper trapping stations around Kansas.
Read Dr. Rodrigo Onofre’s latest update here, bit.ly/4vOaB3u
Visit kscorn.com/corn-disease/ often for live updates on corn leaf hopper, southern rust & tar spot.
Pictured is a Corn Leafhopper trapping system.
ALT Person in a gray shirt and cap attaching a yellow insect trap card to tall green corn plants under a clear blue sky.
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K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth joins us once again on Agriculture Today to talk about pests in Kansas crops. He touches on Japanese beetles and corn rootworms and what issues growers might be having in their crop fields.
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On today's show of Ag Today we hear from many K-State experts. Jenny Ifft and John Holman join to talk about annual forage insurance and its options. Then, Sarah Ganske and Jeanne Falk Jones hop on to chat about controlling weeds before wheat harvest.
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WKREC retweeted
Jun 12
The latest eUpdate is full of content on assessing storm-damaged #wheat and #corn, preharvest weed control in wheat, corn leafhopper update, field bindweed control, using spray drones, monitoring cattle comfort, and the new commercial applicators manual. agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate…
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WKREC retweeted
Jun 5
Don’t let weeds steal valuable soil moisture after wheat harvest. Early control and residual herbicides can help protect next year’s crop potential. Learn more: agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate… #kstateagronomy
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May 12
Drone technology is helping Kansas growers improve early-season scouting by identifying stand variability, weed pressure, and waterlogged areas faster. bit.ly/42iz7Nx #kstateagronomy
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May 12
Thomas county KS #wheat continues telling the story: very variable canopy due to drought, and many heads damaged by freeze @KansasWheat @KStateAgron
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On #AgToday:
• Speculation in the Cattle Market
• Volunteer Corn and Herbicide Discontinuation
• Pollinator Strips
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I posted a version of this in 2021 - time for an update.
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Apr 22
Weed control in sorghum isn’t getting easier—but the toolbox is evolving.
K-State Agronomy breaks down the three herbicide-tolerant sorghum systems available in 2026, including how they work, where they fit, and what to watch for when it comes to resistance and stewardship.
If you’re managing grass pressure or evaluating sorghum in your rotation, this is a timely look at what’s available and how to use it effectively.
Read more:
👉eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/art…
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Apr 22
Wheat plot tour season is here.
Starting May 11, across Kansas—see new and upcoming varieties in the field, compare performance, and talk with K-State specialists.
Find a stop near you: eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/art…
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Apr 20
Nothing beats getting out in the field and talking through what’s actually happening this season.
That’s exactly what the Southwest Spring Field Day is about. Join us on May 21 at the K-State Southwest Research-Extension Center in Garden City to walk through current research, ask questions, and connect with the people doing the work.
Starts at 4:00 p.m. — meal included.
Come see it for yourself.
🔗 eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/art…
ALT Graphic of the field day invitation Save the Date for teh SWREC Spring Field day May 21, 2026.
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WKREC retweeted
Apr 16
Wild garlic and wild onion may seem harmless, but they can impact crop and forage quality. This week’s World of Weeds explains how to spot them and what management options work best. bit.ly/3PZRofw #kstateagronomy
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Apr 9
This week’s eUpdate covers timely tips for Kansas producers, from cotton planting and prescribed burning to grassland management, emerging pests and spring weed control. Catch up on the latest research and recommendations here: bit.ly/4cxvDMO #kstateagronomy
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Planted (dusted in 😳) our spring brassica plots this afternoon . Hoping for rain @KStateWKREC
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Mar 24
Big congrats to Dr. Lucas Haag on his promotion to full professor in agronomy at Kansas State University.
Out here in western Kansas, we know the value of hard work and practical impact—and this recognition reflects just that. We’re proud to see K-State faculty, including Dr. Haag, advancing research and supporting the communities we serve every day.
Here’s to all the faculty earning promotions and tenure this year—well deserved. k-state.edu/news/articles/20…
#WKREC #KState
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