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December 11, 2018

Although durum is not traditionally grown in Kansas because it is normally a spring wheat, Andy Auld, assistant agronomist, and Dr. Allan Fritz, professor and wheat breeder at K-State, along with others, are developing wheat lines of durum that will be winter wheats. (Photo Courtesy of Ray Brengman, former Director of Research, Kan-Do plant breeding services)

DURUM ...

Winter durum in development for Western Kansas

Durum varieties developed by K-State will be marketed through Kansas Wheat Alliance

December 7, 2018

Wheat acres in Kansas will likely be lower than last year, possibly reaching 100-year lows in the state. Last year's 7.7 million planted acres were the third lowest in a century. (Courtesy of Kansas Wheat)

WHEAT ...

Planted wheat acres down in Kansas

Abnormal weather patterns in Oct. and Nov. contributed to decrease in acres planted

December 6, 2018

wheat stripe rust

FUNGAL DISEASE ...

New insights in rust resistance in wheat

The results can have global importance.

November 26, 2018

WHEAT RESEARCH ...

Group seeks traits for wheat with more protein

Scientists can help farmers grow more wheat, even in global hot spots

November 25, 2018

If you're feeling creative, why not develop a recipe during National Bread Month and turn that dough into cold, hard cash? Entries are being accepted until January 1, 2019 for the National Festival of Breads. (Courtesy of Kansas Wheat)

BREAD MONTH ...

November is National Bread Month

One bushel of Kansas wheat can produce 90 loaves of whole wheat bread

November 20, 2018

A shift in summer rain patterns has created a need for Kansas wheat growers to be on heightened awareness for leaf rust. (Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

WHEAT RUST ...

Monitor wheat fields for leaf rust

Changes in summer rain patterns have heightened risk in western Kansas

November 12, 2018

EatWheat allows the wheat industry to speak with one voice in an effort to reclaim the national conversation on wheat and share one primary message amongst numerous influencers while we dismantle the false promises of wheatless diets. (Courtesy of Kansas Wheat)

WHEAT CAMPAIGN ...

EatWheat campaign reaches millions

EatWheat allows the wheat industry to speak with one voice

November 5, 2018

AG POLICY ...

Wheat producers talk trade, farm bill

Trade and farm bill take front and center at 2018 NAWG/USW Fall Conference

November 1, 2018

wheat

CHARITABLE GIVING ...

Support wheat research

Consider making a tax-deductible donation of cash to the KWCRF

October 17, 2018

The weather this fall 2018 has not been favorable for seeding all of Michigan's winter wheat acreage. (Photo by Martin Nagelkirk, MSU Extension)

WHEAT ...

Planting wheat late this fall

When wheat seedings are delayed due to adverse weather conditions