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Sandra Wick, K-State Extension, Crop Production AgentSandra Wick

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Wheat growing in the field when it is still green

Topdressing Wheat

February 23-27, 2026

So the most important factor in getting a good return on topdress nitrogen is usually the timing.

View of newly growing green wheat crop from ground level

Farmland Transition Plan!

February 2-6, 2026

The Kansas producer’s average age is 58, indicating there will be a major transfer of farm ownership throughout the next 20 years.

Yellow weeds in field

Weed Management for 2026 (pdf)

January 12-16, 2026

It is important to scout fields and properly identify young weed seedlings early in the season to develop an effective weed management strategy

Wheat is yellowing because of sulfur deficiency

Wheat showing Sulfur Deficiency (pdf)

December 22-26, 2025
What are the symptoms of a sulfur deficiency in wheat?
Applying Anhydrous in the field

Applying Nitrogen in the Fall (pdf)

December 1-5, 2025

One should also consider soil physical properties when considering fall application.

 

2025 - 2026 Articles