Wheat

Get agronomy advice from planting to harvest on winter and spring wheat. This section covers the latest advancements in weed, pest, and disease control as well as improved production techniques for wheat.

Glyphosate Resistant Wheat Found in Washington State

Genetically engineered wheat plants have been discovered in Washington State. The discovery appears to be remnants of a since-scrapped GE wheat program.

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Freeze Concern Hits Kansas Wheat Farms

Ambient air temperatures dropped to below 32 degrees in northwest Kansas Thursday night, prompting concern about wheat freeze damage.

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North Dakota Grain Growers to Leave National Association of Wheat Growers

After a spat lasting nearly two years, the North Dakota Grain Growers withdraws from the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Rain falling on a green field of headed out wheat.

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Top Shops

Huge Jump Start Comes in a Small Package

By Top Shops

The use of lithium-ion phosphate batteries cut the weight of the Crankenstein jump starter by 80%.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Farmer-Made Drill Bit Carousel

By Successful Farming TV Show

On All Around the Farm, the crew heads to Roger Johnson’s farm to see his drill bit carousel. This carousel makes quick-access to a variety of bits.

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Machinery Insider

Buying and Selling Used Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Like used cars, there is a healthy market for used farm machinery. If you are looking to buy or sell, here are some basics you should know.

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Wheat Scouts Peg 2019 Kansas Crop at 47.2 Bushels per Acre

The 2019 Wheat Quality Council Hard Wheat Tour of Kansas projects the Kansas wheat crop will average 47.2 bushels per acre.

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Wheat Tour, Day 2: Participants Estimate 47.6 Bushel Average

The second day of the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour found western and southern Kansas wheat fields in better shape than the Day 1 findings.

Green wheat headed out in south central Kansas.

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Wheat Scouts Estimate 46.9 Bushels Per Acre on Tour's First Day

Wheat tour participants guess 46.9 bushel per acre yield after 240 stops in north central and northwest Kansas.

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Kansas Wheat Tour Takes Off

The Wheat Quality Council’s annual three-day tour of the Kansas Hard Red Winter wheat crop began April 29.

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Winter Wheat Crop in Great Shape, but Diseases Are Sneaking In

Heading into late April, the nation’s winter wheat crop is in good shape, yet some faults are beginning to show.

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Syngenta Announces Miravis Ace Fungicide Available for 2019

Syngenta officials say the fungicide will also enable wheat farmers to get ahead of diseases like Septoria that could become prevalent in 2019 if current weather patterns hold.