Kansas Wheat Faces Challenges from Weather Extremes and Pests
• Kansas wheat crops are stressed by recent temperature swings from 12°F to 24°F.
• Drought in western Kansas is slowing wheat growth due to limited soil moisture.
• Brown wheat mites are a growing pest concern in southern Kansas, threatening yields.
Extreme weather, drought, and pests challenge wheat
Kansas wheat producers are facing a triple threat of challenges: extreme weather, persistent drought, and increasing pest infestations. Experts from Kansas State University, Logan Simon and Jeanne Falk Jones, highlighted these issues on the Agriculture Today podcast.
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