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K-State wheat breeder discusses varieties
September 13, 2018
As wheat farmers look toward planting, there is a plethora of variety options to choose from. K-State wheat breeder Allan Fritz says, “There are a number of varieties that come to the top in each...
Kansas Wheat Commission to fund gene editing research at K-State
September 5, 2018
A map of the wheat genome with the emergence of gene editing means that we could be entering the golden age for wheat research.
Vote of Confidence: USAID extends partnership with Kansas State University
August 23, 2018
University receives $21.9 million for efforts to help end hunger, poverty MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development announced Thursday that they have...
Control volunteer wheat to stop Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus
August 22, 2018
On average, WSMV causes $75 million in losses to Kansas wheat farmers every year. Wheat Streak Mosaic can cause a yield loss of more than 80 percent. WSMV isn’t treatable, but it is preventable. If...
The wheat code is finally cracked
August 16, 2018
KSU scientists published in the international journal Science a detailed description of the complete genome of bread wheat, the world’s most widely-cultivated crop.
Kansas Wheat sponsors contests at Kansas State Fair
August 9, 2018
Get your photography, bread sculpting and market wheat show entries in by August 15 There’s nothing better than a little friendly competition, and the Kansas State Fair is the perfect statewide...
Kansas Wheat Sponsored Kansas State Fair Contests
August 6, 2018
Get your creative juices flowing with the Kansas Wheat Photography and Bread Sculpting Divisions at the Kansas State Fair! Learn more about the contests and how to enter here!
Latin America becomes increasingly important market for Kansas wheat
July 27, 2018
The Latin American region of Mexico, Central America and South America imports nearly one billion bushels of wheat annually, with 368 million bushels coming from the United States. Imports from the U...
Day 17, Final Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
July 16, 2018
Truly it was hail that was the name of the game. What could have been really high potential wheat was lost during the hail storms.
Food bloggers share the story of wheat with readers
July 12, 2018
Food bloggers have been sharing their stories about their farm to food experience with their readers since returning home from the #Wheat2Bread tour in June.
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