Sandra's Current Newspaper Column

Fall Armyworm moths in Kansas

Feeding damage from fall armyworm during the vegetative stage in corn and sorghum causes chewed-up and ragged-looking leaves.

Weeds in your wheat stubble fields?

I will share some management guidelines to remember.

Recorded Wheat Plot Tour

We recorded the Smith County wheat demonstration plot tour, and it is posted on our “Crops” page, under “Test Plots.”

Planting guidelines to follow with your corn crop

There are many factors that can affect the success of your corn crop including soil temperature, planting date, row spacing, planting rate and planting depth.

Guidelines for planting your soybean crop

Soybeans can be planted over a wide range of dates, including May 5 to June 30, depending on which part of the state you live in.

Yellowing In Wheat

So, if your wheat fields are turning yellow, just what are some of the causes?