Sandra's Current Newspaper Column

Trio of insects in wheat and alfalfa this spring

You might want to put on your task list, to scout your wheat and alfalfa fields, after the snow melts and it warms back up, for some pesky culprits!

Do you Have Your 2025 Kochia Management Plans Covered?

Recent KSU research suggests that kochia can begin emerging in early February, with most kochia emerging by late April.

Now is the Time to Have a Farmland Transition Plan!

The simple goal is to make family communications about the future of the farm easier, more satisfying, and more effective for family members of all ages.

Could your Wheat be Showing Sulfur Deficiency?

In recent years, sulfur (S) deficiency in wheat has become more common in many areas of Kansas, particularly in no-till wheat.

The practice of fall fertilizer application has been commonly used by producers according to Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, K-State Research and Extension Soil Fertility specialist.