Articles written by Sandra L. Wick


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  • Local yield data reviewed productive wheat plots

    Sandra L. Wick|Jun 6, 2024

    Well, it won't be long, and the combines and farm trucks will be rolling in the wheat fields around north central Kansas. The 2024 wheat crop has certainly been through a variety of conditions during the growing season with some looking pretty good while others not so good. I will provide an update on the Post Rock Extension District Wheat Demonstration Plot Tours that were held the end of May. Annually, the Post Rock Extension District conducts face-to-face tours of our wheat demonstration plot...

  • Northern Kansas scout alert for Wheat Stripe Rust

    Sandra L. Wick|May 16, 2024

    Yet another disease may soon or already is affecting the wheat in north central Kansas. Unfortunately, stripe rust continues to spread throughout the state of Kansas from the south to the north with more showing up in our area. Stripe rust is a serious threat to wheat production in Kansas and has been reported in Kansas for decades. Certain weather conditions can significantly affect the spread and development of the disease. Research indicates the population of the fungus that causes stripe...

  • Post Rock Extension District "Recorded" Wheat Plot Tour

    Sandra L. Wick|Jun 29, 2023

    The combines and farm trucks are rolling in the wheat fields of North Central Kansas. The 2023 wheat crop has been through a variety of conditions during the growing season. Here is an update on Post Rock Extension District Wheat Demonstration Plot Tours that were held the end of May. Annually, the Post Rock Extension District conducts face-to-face tours of the wheat demonstration plots around the district. This was held on Wednesday, May 31 at two locations in Jewell and Smith counties. The...

  • Youth learn the importance of tractor safety

    Sandra L. Wick, Post Rock Extension agent|Apr 21, 2022

    Youth gathered in Beloit to focus on agricultural farm safety. Whether living on farm or are employed by a farm family, it is critical youth understand the importance of their role and how safety is the most important component. The program hosted by K-State Research and Extension's Central Kansas, Cottonwood, Midway, Post Rock and River Valley extension districts, provided a learning environment where youth could focus on learning skills to prepare them for engaging and working on a farm....

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