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Lush wheat basks in the evening sun April 28 just north of Salina, Kansas. Local farmers say the crop needs more rain to yield well. (Photo by Tim Unruh.)
Wheat

After spotty April rains, Kansas wheat still has the blues 

Wheat growers looking for one shot of rain to boost a wheat crop that has faced tough growing conditions this spring, Tim Unruh writes. Read More

Oklahoma State University is continuing research on seeding rates and planting dates for short-season winter wheat. A previous study showed Butler’s Gold fares better when planted in December. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture.)
Crops, Wheat

New wheat varieties part of May 29 tour

Amy Bickel, Crops, Wheat

Hail dots region, leaving some farmers in its path to question their wheat harvest prospects