Life of wheat researcher Norman Borlaug celebrated
April 2, 2014
Norman Borlaug’s final words were “take it to the farmer.” His final command reflected his firm belief that farmers could provide abundant food when given the proper tools.
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Kansas growers sought for wheat yield contest
April 2, 2014
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Now that the 2014 Kansas wheat crop is breaking dormancy, achieving top yields is on the minds of wheat farmers. With Mother Nature’s help, your best management practices could be…
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Wheat quality tour participants will assess wheat crop
April 2, 2014
The registration date for the annual Hard Winter Wheat Quality Tour is coming up soon. The tour, sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council, assesses the condition and yield potential of the hard winter…
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Potential winterkill across Kansas
March 18, 2014
MANHATTAN, Kan.- As the Kansas wheat crop begins to break dormancy, concerns of winterkill are on the minds of producers. Two sub-zero events this winter with little to no snow cover may have frozen…
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School lunches provide healthy whole grains
March 11, 2014
March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to spotlight healthy eating and physical activity messages at home, school and work. Many people find it difficult to consume the right amounts of…
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Support neighbors in need during statewide food drive
March 5, 2014
Kansas Wheat is teaming up with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Dillon’s Food Stores to provide 100,000 meals for Kansas families in need, through the Neighbor to Neighbor food drive.
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Two Kansas farmers elected to National Association of Wheat Growers board
February 27, 2014
Two Kansas wheat growers have been elected to officer positions with the National Association of Wheat Growers. Paul Penner, Hillsboro, was elected President at the NAWG board meeting on February 27…
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March is Bake and Take Month
February 26, 2014
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Giving a home-baked gift is a great way to show someone you care, but it can be even better when you could win a prize for doing so. This March, the Kansas Wheat Commission is…
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Everest still the number one wheat variety for Kansas
February 20, 2014
Everest continued to be the leading variety of wheat seeded in Kansas, accounting for 14.3 percent of the State’s 2014 planted wheat acres, the same percent as 2013. Everest, a variety developed by…
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Wheat Quality Lab provides breeders with critical information
February 19, 2014
Kansas State University researchers met with representatives from the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Wheat Alliance, and Kansas Crop Improvement Association, on…
