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09/04/2026
09/03/2026

It's tempting to get seed in the ground early, but patience pays off. K-State research shows planting outside the optimum window can raise the risk of:
- Hessian fly & armyworm damage
- Wheat streak mosaic (spread by wheat curl mites on volunteer wheat)
- Barley yellow dwarf from early-season aphids
- Excessive fall growth that drains soil moisture before spring

Kansas' optimum planting dates vary by region:
📍 Zone 1: Sept 10–30
📍 Zone 2: Sept 15–Oct 20
📍 Zone 3: Sept 25–Oct 20
📍 Zone 4: Oct 5–25

Planting within your zone window and keeping volunteer wheat controlled beforehand, sets your crop up for stronger stands and better yields next summer. Read more at the link in our comments.

Interest in 12-year-old's Tylosaurus discovery in Kansas has come from around the world
09/03/2026

Interest in 12-year-old's Tylosaurus discovery in Kansas has come from around the world

A Kansas 4-H field trip turned into a life-changing paleontological moment for 12-year-old Corbin Bullard when he uncovered the fossil of a Tylosaurus, a marine reptile belonging to a group of giant swimming lizards called mosasaurs. Bullard's Harry the Tylosaurus will be at the Kansas State Fair on...

K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan says you can still over-seed such cool-season grasses as tall fescue and Kentu...
09/03/2026

K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan says you can still over-seed such cool-season grasses as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass when temperatures are hot, but it’s going to hit your pocketbook a little harder.

09/01/2026

It’s the final call for a few of our favorite cool-season vegetables! 🌱🥬

For the best chance at a successful fall harvest, aim to have bok choy, kohlrabi, lettuce, and Swiss chard planted by the first week of September. Cooler temperatures are coming, so now is the time to get those seeds in the ground!

Happy fall gardening! 🍂🌿

The growing popularity of the Mediterranean style of eating is not about about getting rid of foods; K-State Extension a...
08/31/2026

The growing popularity of the Mediterranean style of eating is not about about getting rid of foods; K-State Extension agent Chelsea King says it's about making small changes to eat more nutritious foods.

08/26/2026

K-State Community Health expert Elaine Johannes says water-saving efforts put communities and landowners in greater control.

K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee reminds at-home chefs that food thermometers are essential for maintaining the sa...
08/26/2026

K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee reminds at-home chefs that food thermometers are essential for maintaining the safety of the people eating their meals.

08/26/2026

Proposed volunteer control windows across Kansas aim to reduce wheat streak mosaic risk. These windows span the 30 days before the optimal winter wheat planting date in each region. 🌾⁠
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Here are key considerations for successful wheat-free windows:⁠

🟡Terminate all volunteer wheat so it’s completely dead before your regional window begins.⁠

🟡Delay fall wheat planting until the end of the window, if possible.⁠

🟡Avoid planting other winter cereals (like rye or triticale) during this time, as they can carry curl mites.⁠

🟡A regional break in the green bridge helps curl mites die off before wheat planting.⁠

🟡Volunteer wheat emerging after the window is less concerning, as it aligns with winter wheat establishment.⁠

🟡Community-wide coordination is essential for success.⁠
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Tap the link in our comments for more info 🔗

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