May
Certified seed helps control pests, diseases
May 28, 2015
Certified seed gives producers confidence in their crop by providing recognized proof of grain’s parent seed identity.
Win big with Kansas Wheat
May 21, 2015
Winners from all three regions win $1,000 and if the regional winners use a variety from a sponsor of the contest, they will receive an additional $500. The samples from the optional quality...
The long and short of wheat breeding in Hays
May 19, 2015
The next great wheat variety started out as a single cross between two parents. But before that variety is planted in a farmer’s field, it will have been selected and tested over ten to 12 years.
ADM and K-State celebrate continued partnership
May 14, 2015
While agronomic characteristics and yield continue to be top priorities for the Kansas State University white wheat breeding program, baking quality has become equally important, thanks to a grant...
Wheat Tour releases final projection
May 7, 2015
The 2015 Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour was full of surprises for participants and led to a sliver of hope for producers statewide. On day three, the participants stopped at 70 fields, an increase from...
Yield projections increase on second day of Wheat Tour
May 6, 2015
Rolling waves of grain and tornadoes are the ultimate Kansas stereotypes, and mother nature was happy to provide both today to some Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour participants. The tour, sponsored by the...
Rediscover Wheat - May 2015
May 6, 2015
Rediscover Wheat is the official publication of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers (KAWG) and the Kansas Wheat Commission (KWC). Growers support Trade Promotion Authority Breeder uses...
Iraq – A Complicated, Competitive Wheat Market
May 6, 2015
For the world of wheat, the country of Iraq conveys many lessons for Kansas wheat farmers from the origin of the crop they grow to one of the most price competitive markets in the world. All factors...
Wheat Tour faces low first day yield projections
May 5, 2015
Participants from all over the globe traveled to Kansas to participate inthe Hard Red Winter Wheat Quality Tour, sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council. Scouts traveled the state and experienced...