stem rust

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Central Region, Crops, Kansas, Wheat

Kansas wheat growers urged to scout for rust as spring conditions shift risk

Leaf rust could pose a greater risk to Kansas wheat in 2026 if wetter weather develops. Growers are encouraged to monitor fields closely. Read More

Crops, Wheat

Research will help combat devastating disease of wheat plants

Crops, Wheat

Plan now to avert wheat stem rust threat



Norman Borlaug Award recipient has Kansas State University ties

Novel wheat genetic improvements grown in our backyard

  • By Hannah Schlapp, Kansas Wheat Alliance, Communications Specialist