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Kansas Wheat Crop Suffers

Published April 20, 2022

It’s an important time for the hard red winter wheat crop in the Southern Plains. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says there still hasn’t been any major drought relief for the crop, especially in western Kansas. "It would have been…

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It’s Dry During a Critical Time for KS Winter Wheat

Published March 18, 2022

It’s been dry in the U.S. plains states and Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin says that’s having an effect on the Kansas hard red winter wheat crop. "That's why you're seeing the lower crop condition ratings from Nebraska all the…

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Historic December Winds Hammer KS Winter Wheat

Published December 16, 2021

While the Northern Plains endured wintery conditions this week, up to 90 mile per hour wind gusts moved through the Central Plains on Wednesday, impacting winter wheat. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin called this a historic event. "There was lots…

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More Winter Wheat Acres Possible in KS

Published November 7, 2021

While winter wheat is emerging in the Dakotas, Kansas farmers aren’t done planting. According to the National Ag Statistics Service, at least 90 percent of winter wheat planting is done in the state. "At the end of the year, we'll…

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Cold Temps Hit Winter Wheat Growing Areas

Published February 15, 2021

The Kansas wheat crop was widely variable as it went into dormancy. Kansas Wheat Vice President of Research Aaron Harries says the northwest third of the state is the concern. "We've had good moisture in the central and parts of…

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Dust in the Wind

Published October 16, 2020

Kansas Wheat Vice President of Research and Operations Aaron Harries says it’s too dry. "A lot of places in Kansas haven't had measurable rainfall in months. It doesn't look like there's much in the short-term forecast. The problem is there's…

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An Average Kansas Wheat Crop

Published May 22, 2020

The Kansas Wheat Virtual Tour finished with a three-day average of 44.5 bushels per acre. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 47 bushels per acre. Wheat Quality Council Executive Director Dave Green says drought losses were evident in southern…

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Kansas Wheat Releases Virtual Wheat Tour Details

Published May 7, 2020

Kansas Wheat announced more details for a virtual winter wheat tour the week of May 18. This tour will look similar to the Wheat Quality Council’s event, typically held the first week of May. Kansas Wheat says the new virtual,…

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Kansas Wheat Crop Being Challenged with Weather

Published May 5, 2020

In Kansas, winter wheat conditions vary. An Easter freeze had a negative impact on wheat in the central part of the state. "We're still waiting to see how many heads were lost by opening up stems," said Justin Gilpin, CEO,…

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Freeze Damage in Kansas Winter Wheat

Published May 2, 2018

Kansas Wheat Communications Director Marsha Boswell is on the Wheat Quality Council's Winter Wheat Tour. Today, her group is traveling south of Colby, Kansas toward Wichita. “As we’ve gone further south, we have seen more freeze damage. When you cut…

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