Agriculture

The wheat curl mite is a small but mighty adversary of Kansas wheat producers as the vector for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV), Triticum mosaic virus (TriMV) and High Plains Mosaic Virus. Fueled by a combination of the right weather conditions and ample volunteer wheat and other safe harbors, producers across the state appear to be losing the battle against these tiny critters and the diseases they carry in what could be the worst WSMV outbreak since 2017.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025. Before it was the NRCS it was the Soil Conservation Service and prior to that it was the Soil Erosion Service.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer within the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge near Pleasanton, the first confirmed sighting found in Kansas this year.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — While that fawn lying alone in a patch of thick vegetation might seem vulnerable and in trouble…odds are, it’s not.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Attracting butterflies to the garden through plant selection has grown in popularity, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Knowing what species of plants butterflies prefer can help gardeners with their selections, she said.

Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) has announced the addition of Jessica Wilkes as the organization’s Conservation Coordinator. With a strong background in land stewardship and a passion for Kansas’ working landscapes, Wilkes brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University and the Great Plains Canola Association will host a field day in May to highlight winter canola variety development, research and marketing.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — For those interested in planning trees this spring, there are some steps to take to make sure new landscape has its best chance of success.

All are invited to the Pratt County Wheat Plot Tour on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m.