Written By: Press Release Posted by David Elliott Published Date: 06-28-2021
Kansas Wheat
Widespread rainfall across Kansas on Friday and into Saturday has halted wheat harvest progress for most of the state.
With cooler temperatures following the storms, farmers expect to be out of the field until early this week. Aside from the rain, timely fungicide application is playing out as one of the most important management decisions this growing season with reporting farmers noting substantial yield and quality differences between treated and untreated fields.
Eldon Lawless, who farms in Belle Plaine, wrapped up wheat harvest in Sumner County on Wednesday before the heavy rains moved into the area. Comparable to last year, yields ranged in the 50s and 60s with good test weights above 60 pounds per bushel up to 64 pounds per bushel. He noted the cool, humid May weather was a good way to make wheat, but also fungus, meaning applying fungicide paid off this year.
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