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Two Kansans attend WILOT
December 4, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan.-Two Kansas wheat farmers recently traveled to St. Louis Missouri to learn how to battle the issues facing the wheat industry today. Shayne Suppes and Jace Gibbs of Scott City, Kansas…
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Commissioner elections approaching
October 23, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan-Central Kansas wheat farmers have a unique opportunity to provide direction for one of Kansas’ most important industries, through the 2014 Kansas commodity commission elections.
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Time to plan for the 2014 Kansas Wheat Yield Contest
October 9, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan-With winter wheat planting underway throughout Kansas, farmers are encouraged to begin planning to participate in the fifth annual Kansas Wheat Yield Contest, and win $1,000 in cash.…
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2013 Wheat crop quality
October 2, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan.-A recent report sheds light on the quality that end-users can expect from the 2013 Kansas wheat crop. National Ag Statistics and the Kansas Grain Inspection Service released the…
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Planting conditions for 2014 Kansas wheat crop
September 25, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan-Wheat planting conditions across Kansas tell an unusual story as Western Kansas farmers are excited about moisture and many Central Kansas farmers sit on the sideline praying for rain…
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4-H members win with wheat
September 18, 2013
HUTCHINSON, Kan. -A little encouragement from friends can lead to big successes, which is exactly what William Still of Phillipsburg, Kan. learned after winning the Kansas 4-H Wheat Variety Plot…
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Variety in seed size may affect fall planting
September 4, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan- As farmers prepare to begin wheat planting across the state, seed size is a vital variable to take into consideration. Seed size traditionally varies with variety and type of seed but…
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Kansas Wheat Yield Contest Results
August 28, 2013
MANHATTAN - Three Kansas wheat farmers have each earned $1,000 by winning their respective regions in the 2013 Kansas Wheat Yield Contest. Ron Ohlde, Palmer, won the Central Region with a yield of…
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sUAS: The future of precision agriculture
August 21, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan.-When technology and agriculture collide, the outcome is often astonishing. At Kansas State University’s recent Agronomy Field Day, the featured technology; small Unmanned Aircraft…
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Certified seed doesn't cost, it pays
August 14, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan-Wheat planting season is just around the corner and determining what seed to use can be a challenging decision for many farmers. As input costs on farms increase, seed selection can…