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Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2026

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

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: Sep 2026

Wheat Insect Pest Management 2026

by Anthony Zukoff Brian McCornack Robert J. Whitworth

MF745

Recommendations for managing insect pests in wheat in Kansas. 8-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

Foliar Fungicide Efficacy Ratings for Wheat Disease Management 2026

by Kelsey Andersen Onofre Erick D. De Wolf

EP130

Comparisons of how effective fungicides are at managing fungal diseases of wheat. 2-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management

by Kelsey Andersen Onofre Erick D. De Wolf

MF2955

Ratings of fungicides used to treat wheat seed. 2-page, Black and white.

Revision Date: Sep 2025

2025 Kansas Performance Tests with Winter Wheat Varieties

by Jane Lingenfelser et al.

SRP1193

The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station annually
compares both new and currently grown wheat varieties in the
state’s major crop-producing areas. These performance
tests generate unbiased performance information designed
to help Kansas growers select wheat varieties suited for
their area and conditions. 42 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2025

Dual-Purpose Wheat Variety Performance 2025

by Romulo Pisa Lollato et al.

MF3312

This publication examines the dates various wheat varieties reach the hollow stem stage. Understanding this growth stage is critical if you plan to graze wheat in a dual-purpose system. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2025

Coleoptile Length of Winter Wheat Varieties 2025

by Romulo Pisa Lollato et al.

MF3612

Wheat varieties with long coleoptiles are more likely to emerge when planted deeply enough to reach soil moisture from past rainfall. This publication includes a table of coleoptile lengths for many Kansas wheat varieties. A germinating plant's shoot needs protection from a coleoptile structure until the first leaf reaches the soil surface. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2025

Wheat’s Versatility in Farming Systems

by Carlos Bonini Pires et al.

MF3680

 This publication describes the versatility winter wheat brings to farming operations. Color, 4 pages.

Published Date: Dec 2024

2024 Kansas Performance Tests with Winter Wheat Varieties

by Jane Lingenfelser et al.

SRP1186

The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station annually
compares both new and currently grown varieties in the
state’s major crop-producing areas. These performance
tests generate unbiased performance information designed
to help Kansas growers select wheat varieties suited for
their area and conditions. 24 pages, color cover.

Published Date: Aug 2024

2023 Kansas Performance Tests with Winter Wheat Varieties

by Jane Lingenfelser et al.

SRP1179

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station annually compares both new and currently grown varieties in the state’s major crop- producing areas. These performance tests generate unbiased performance information designed to help Kansas growers select wheat varieties suited for their area and conditions. 24 pages, color cover.

Published Date: Sep 2023

Diagnosing Wheat Production Problems

by Erick D. De Wolf et al.

S84

Publication will help to diagnose likely causes of slow growth, distorted appearance, off-colors, injury, and death of wheat plants from planting through harvest. 66-page, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2023

Hessian Fly: Kansas Crop Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Phillip E. Sloderbeck Holly N. Davis et al.

MF2866

The Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor, is often ranked as the most important insect pest in winter wheat production. Plant after the fly-free date, destroy volunteer wheat. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: May 2023

Bird Cherry-Oat Aphids: Kansas Crop Pests

by Robert J. Whitworth Aqeel Ahmad Amie Norton

MF2823

The bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, is a common pest of Kansas wheat. It is often associated with yield losses from barley yellow dwarf virus. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2022

2022 Kansas Performance Tests with Winter Wheat Varieties

by Jane Lingenfelser

SRP1172

The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station annually compares both new and currently grown varieties in the state’s major crop-producing areas. These performance tests generate unbiased performance information designed to help Kansas growers select wheat varieties suited for their area and conditions. 24 pages, color cover.

Published Date: Aug 2022

Wheat Blast

by Giovana Cruppe Barbara Valent

MF3583

Overview of the symptoms, life cycle and management of wheat blast. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2021

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