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(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
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Sorghum growers dealt with numerous issues

In 2024, Kansas farmers harvested 2.8 million acres with a yield of 65 bushels per acre and produced 182 million bushels. Read More

Sunflowers (Photo courtesy of Amberlyn Brown.)
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Sunflowers encountered fewer pests in Kansas

Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)
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K-State entomologist receiving reports of black widow, brown recluse spiders



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.)

Nasty insects in wheat and sorghum

Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist at KWCH - Sorghum U Wheat U

Sorghum U Wheat U held in Wichita

Sorghum U / Wheat U

HPJ Sorghum U Wheat U event set for Aug. 9 in Wichita

Alfalfa weevils have left the fields, but they will return

Growers need to stay on top of pests