Crops

Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2024

by Kelsey Andersen Onofre Erick D. De Wolf Romulo Pisa Lollato Robert J. Whitworth

MF991

Genetic resistance to diseases and insect pests is usually the most effective, economical, and environmentally sound control method. Resistance ratings in this publication represent results of multiple field and greenhouse evaluations by public and private wheat researchers. Ratings help producers select wheat varieties and minimize potential for serious yield losses. 20 pages, black and white.

Revision Date: Aug 2024

Biological Control of Agricultural Pests in Kansas

by J. P. Michaud

MF2222

Well-researched applications of natural enemies can result in effective biological control. This includes use of microbial insecticides and many specific uses of predators and parasitic insects. 16-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2024

Sunflower Moth: Kansas Crop Pests

by J. P. Michaud

MF3108

Identification, damage, and management of this pest of sunflowers in Kansas. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2013

Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests

by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth

MF3452

Information on the biology, damage and management of armyworms, a perennial Kansas pest of brome, corn, sorghum, wheat and other grasses. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2019

Burrowing Bugs: Kansas Crop Pests

MF3613

Burrowing bugs are small (1/4 inch long), shiny, black, stinkbug-shaped insects with a white border around both sides of the thorax and abdomen. They may appear in soybeans but do not result in crop injury.

Published Date: Nov 2022

Southwestern Corn Borer

by Robert J. Whitworth et al.

MF3618

Publication describes options to manage the southwestern corn borer, and outlines this corn pest's life cycle. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2023

Alfalfa Weevils: Kansas Crop Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Holly N. Davis Amie Norton

MF2999

Alfalfa weevil is the major perennial defoliator of early season alfalfa in Kansas. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2022

False Chinch Bug: Kansas Crop Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Holly N. Davis Amie Norton

MF3047

False chinch bugs occur in weedy pastures. They usually attack soybeans and sorghum but also consume cotton, canola, and corn. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2022

Chinch Bug: Kansas Crop Pests

by J. P. Michaud Robert J. Whitworth

MF3107

Identification, damage, and management of this pest of corn and sorghum in Kansas. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2013

Dectes Stem Borer: Kansas Crop Pests

by J. P. Michaud

MF2581

Identification, damage, and management of this pest of soybeans and sunflowers in Kansas. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2013

Pillbugs: Kansas Crop Pests

by Amie Norton Holly N. Davis Phillip E. Sloderbeck Robert J. Whitworth

MF2855

Pillbugs can be found in locations with high humidity and moisture. They normally feed on decaying organic matter but also can be a crop or garden pest. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2022

Cowpea Aphid: Kansas Crop Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Aqeel Ahmad

MF2865

Cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch, referred to as the black aphid, feeds near tips of alfalfa stems and has been reported sporadically from Kansas alfalfa fields. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2022