K-State Agriculture Today: 1796 – Missed the Optimal Window for Wheat Planting…Brush Management

  • Late Sowing Wheat
  • Woody Encroachment Management Event
  • Safely Storing Lawn and Garden Pesticides

00:01:05 – Late Sowing Wheat: Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat production specialist, kicks off today’s show with management considerations for wheat growers who are past their optimal window to sow wheat.

Management Adjustments When Sowing Wheat Late

00:12:05 – Woody Encroachment Management Event: Continuing the show is Midway District Extension agents Craig Dinkel and Clinton Laflin as well as K-State watershed specialist Stacie Minson as they discuss agriculture in their district and an upcoming woody encroachment management field day.

How To Manage Woody Encroachment

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00:23:05 – Safely Storing Lawn and Garden Pesticides: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends today’s show with tips for safely storing leftover lawn and garden pesticides for use again next year.

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