Recent news
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Make an informed decision when selecting the best wheat variety
August 20, 2020
In recent years, wheat producers are faced with an increasing number of varieties from which to choose. Producers can use different tools and publications to study each variety’s strengths and…
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Stop the Spread of Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus by Controlling Volunteer Wheat
July 30, 2020
There is an increased risk of Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus in next year’s wheat crop, due to a number of factors. There is no treatment for WSMV, so the best way to stop the spread is by…
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Kansas Wheat farmers discuss current crop conditions
June 5, 2020
Wheat farmer board members of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and Kansas Wheat Commission held board meetings this week via conference call. They discussed current crop conditions throughout…
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Virtual Wheat Field Days
May 28, 2020
K-State Research and Extension hosted Virtual Wheat Field Days on May 27-28. These events were held live on YouTube, and allowed participants to learn about the latest developments in the…
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Kansas Wheat estimates crop at 284.4 million bushels after virtual tour
May 22, 2020
Kansas Wheat is estimating the wheat crop at 284.4 million bushels, 7% lower than the May 12 USDA estimate of 306 million bushels and down 16% from last year’s production of 338 million bushels…
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Dry Weather and Freezing Temperatures Challenge Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop
April 28, 2020
By Claire Hutchins, U.S. Wheat Associates Market Analyst