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Jeff Whitworth, associate professor of entomology at Kansas State University, discusses the insects that have been the most prevalent in wheat and sorghum the last few years. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)
Lacey Vilhauer, Sorghum U, Suwu, Wheat U

Nasty insects in wheat and sorghum

Bugs are always on the brain when raising crops—it’s a never-ending battle that farmers must be prepared to fight every day of the year. Jeff Whitworth, associate professor of entomology at Kansas State University, spoke at the recent Sorghum U Wheat U event in Wichita, Kansas... Read More

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