Grazed Out Wheat Acres Eligible for LDP Good news has been scarce for wheat growers lately, but there s a little help available now. Recent precipitation has been a boon to farmers no question but moist soils combined with temperature extremes over the winter have caused heaving in some alfalfa and wheat fields, a Kansas State University agronomist said. Below Average A crop condition index developed by Kansas State University agricultural economist Bill Tierney reinforces what plenty of wheat growers already suspected. March 2001 Wheat Growers Facing Big Decisions Rain and snow this winter have been a welcome change for farmers, but winter wheat growers are still dealing with the effects of last year s drought and facing tough decisions because if it. China May Boost Buying Ample supplies among the leading wheat exporting countries have prompted some traditional buyers of U.S. wheat to cut back on purchases, and pushed export commitments to the seventh lowest figure on record as of mid-February.
Aphids are little, oval, soft-bodied insects that literally can suck the life from plants.
For gardeners and farmers alike, they re a pest only Darwin and his evolutionists could love. But Hard on Cattle A wintry mix of sleet and snow that swept through Kansas in late February was just the latest in a series of storms that marched through the state this winter, and could be considered either a blessing or a curse, depending on a farmer s business. About Agriculture Via Web City kids far removed from rural life have a new way to learn about growing crops, thanks to a Kansas State University scientist. Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings See new resistance rankings for major wheat diseases and insects. May Be Option For Farmers Seeking Best Management Practices .