A wheat field near Hutchinson, Kansas, awaits cutting, as drought and other pressures will make it a challenging harvest. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Plan and act early for wheat seed

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Photo courtesy of Dave Bergmeier.

USMCA: How we got here

Tar spot on corn. (Photo by Mandy Bish.)

Tar spot tops Kansas corn disease concerns in cool, wet 2026 season

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Extension news service
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Economists: USMCA will return to limelight

A bunch of fresh onions in the hands of a farmer. (Adobe Stock-#443296801 │ Anna)

In the Garden: When tops fall over, it’s time to harvest onions

Kansas wheat crop a testament to hardiness 

A wheat field near Hutchinson, Kansas, awaits cutting, as drought and other pressures will make it a challenging harvest. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Wheat farmers grapple with poor crop