Monday, March 9, 2026

Agriculture

Wheat Scoop: Did the drought stop the streak of WSMV? Don’t count the crop on it, K-State warns.

Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kswheat.com. Persistent drought after harvest and delayed planting could indicate a lower risk of Wheat Streak Mosiac Virus...

Insight: Waiting for Rain

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher The morning air has turned crisp, the temperatures have begun to drop, and the sun noticeably rises a...

Wheat Scoop: Kansas wheat farmers take to Capitol Hill during fall NAWG fly-in

Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kswheat.com. Three Kansas wheat producers stepped out of the tractor and onto Capitol Hill in mid-September to share...

Wheat Scoop: Kansas wheat leaders sign purchase letter of intent with Taiwan Flour Mills Association

Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kswheat.com. Kansas agricultural leaders inked a deal with a Taiwanese delegation on September 16 that will directly benefit...

Midwest farmers hope their hops can add a distinctive flavor to your craft beer

Hop cones (pictured above) give beer its smell and flavor. The biggest producers of hops in the U.S. are Washington, Oregon and Idaho, but...

Wheat Scoop: Kansas Wheat Farmers Share Keys to Success with State Checkoff

 Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kswheat.com. The single-largest research investment by Kansas wheat farmers came to life almost ten years ago when the...

Fall or spring—what profits will these seasons bring?

As reported in High Plains Journal ask any new or soon-to-be mother and they’ll tell you they only want the best for their child’s...

View from space can help farmers with their decisions, NASA official says

As reported in High Plains Journal a view from space can help farmers and ranchers as they put together their production plans, according to...