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April 11, 2024 Volume 28 Issue 1

• Impact of March 19 Temperatures on Kentucky’s Wheat Crop
• Wheat Field Day Flyer
• 2024 Grain Crops Science Service Award
• Sample Courier Service 2024
• 2024 CPN Virtual Crop Scout School Webinars Available
• Upcoming Events

April 12, 2023 Volume 27 Issue 2

Wheat Would Discontinuation of the Black Seas Grain Deal and Poor Wheat Conditions Mean for Wheat Price?
Wheat Field Day Flyer
Certification Requirements for Aerial Pesticide Applications to Crops in Kentucky
Sustainable Management of Aphids in Wheat Conducive to Natural Enemy Preservation
Upcoming Events

Mar 24, 2023 Volume 27 Issue 1

How Could the Potential Warmest Winter on Record Affect Kentucky’s Wheat Crop?
March 15 and 17 to 21 Temperatures MAY Damage Wheat Crop
Save the Date: Wheat Field Day
Upcoming Events

Dec 9, 2022 Volume 26 Issue 1

Changes to CEU Requirements for Commercial Applicators in 2023
2023 Winter Wheat Meeting, January 5th
Changes to the Private Pesticide Applicator Program in 2023
2022 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest Winners
Upcoming Events

Nov 11, 2021 Volume 25 Issue 4

Winter Wheat Yield Response to Nitrogen: The Latest Kentucky Research
2022 Winter Wheat Meeting—January 4th
Drone Pilot Certification Workshop

June 17, 2021 Volume 25 Issue 3

KY Wheat Yield Contest forms available online
KATS is Making Plans for 2021!

April 19, 2021 Volume 25 Issue 2

Introducing the “Weekly Weed Watch”
2021 Wheat Field Day Update
Wheat Webinar
KATS is Making Plans for 2021!
Upcoming Events

February 26, 2021 Volume 25 Issue 1

Scouting for Wheat and Small Grains Condition following Bitter Cold Temperatures
Considerations for Frozen Ground Nitrogen Applications
KATS is Making Plans for 2021
Upcoming Events

Dec 1, 2020 Volume 24 Issue 3

Economics of Various Winter Wheat Management Strategies
The Ins and Outs to Soil Carbon Sequestration
Virtual Winter Wheat Meeting - January 5 and January 8, 2021
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

Sept 10, 2020 Volume 24 Issue 2

Wheat Variety Maturity, Planting Date and Potential for Freeze Damage
Residual Herbicides: Beneficial in Wheat TOO!
Wheat Management with Help from Historical Climate Data
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

April 8, 2020 Volume 24 Issue 1

Aphids in Winter Wheat and Their Control During Spring in Kentucky
May 12—(VIRTUAL via ZOOM) 2020 UK Wheat Field Day
Considerations for Fungicide Management of Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Wheat
Soil Testing and Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratories
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

December 19 Volume 23 Issue 5

2019 and 2020 Wheat Crop Outlook and Thinking about the 2018 Farm Bill ARC vs. PLC Decision
Winter Wheat Meeting—January 7, 2020
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

August 28 Volume 23 Issue 4

Selecting Wheat Varieties
Soil Nitrogen and Fall Wheat N Nutrition
Southeastern Grain Gathering
Ryegrass Control in Wheat Begins at Planting
Effects of Rainfall or Drought in the Abundance of Aphids inWinter Wheat
Wheat Outlook for 2019-20 and Risk Management for the 2020 Crop
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

April 22 Volume 23 Issue 3

Looking Towards the 2019-2020 Marketing Year
KATS Field Crop Scouting Clinic—May 21, UKREC Farm
UK Wheat Field Day—May 14, UKREC Farm
Upcoming Events

March 8 Volume 23 Issue 2

Wet Wheat Soils and Nitrogen Management
Do Frequent Rainfalls During Winter Reduce Insect Populations in the Spring in Field Crops?
Current Wheat Condition
How to Approach a Difficult Decision—Should I Terminate My Wheat Crop and Plant Corn or Soybeans?
Wheat Crop Termination with Herbicides
2019 Southern Cover Crop Conference
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events
UK Wheat Field Day, May 14 UKREC Farm, Princeton

February 5 Volume 23 Issue 1

Nitrogen Management for Wheat in 2019
Assessing the Spring 2019 Kentucky Winter Wheat Condition
Hold On Your Insecticide Sprays to Manage Aphids in Wheat in the Harsh Winter of 2019
Combining Crop Insurance and Forward Contracts to Reduce Revenue Risk for Wheat and Double-Crop Soybeans
As a Cover Crop, How Does Wheat Compare to Cereal Rye?
Remembering Don Halcomb
Webinar to Help Wheat Producers Better Manage Fusarium Head Blight
Useful Resources
KATS Training School - March 7
Upcoming Events

December 14 Volume 22 Issue 3

Kentucky’s Fall 2018 Winter Wheat Crop Condition
Wheat Outlook for 2018-19 and Preliminary 2019-20 Projections
2019 Winter Wheat Meeting—Hopkinsville
Upcoming Dates for KATS (formerly called the Field School)
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

August 20 Volume 22 Issue 2

Selecting Wheat Varieties
Consideration of Pyroxasulfone Herbicides for Suppression of Annual Ryegrass in Wheat
UKREC Fragipan Field Day—October 3, 2018
2018-19 Wheat Situation and Outlook: Potential for Greater Exports?
In-Furrow Starter Fertilizer for Wheat
Late Season Field School— Sept. 6, 2018
Dr. Dave Van Sanford Receives Research Professorship Award
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

April 10 Volume 22 Issue 1

2018 Spring Wheat Condition
Economics of Baling Wheat Straw
Unnecessary Use of Pyrethroids in Wheat Can Lead to Aphid Resistance and Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus Outbreaks
The World on April 4—Economics
UK’s Wheat Science Service Award to Trevor Gilkey
Wheat Field School— April 26
UK Wheat Field Day— May 8
Field School Spray Clinic—July 17
Breaking Down the Fragipan Field Day—October 3

December 11 Volume 21, Issue 4

Wheat Situation and Outlook
Announcing Winter Wheat Meeting—January 4, 2018—Hopkinsville, KY
UK Wheat Field School—UKREC, Princeton
UK 2017 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest Results
Introducing Travis Legleiter
Useful Resources
Upcoming Events

April 11 Volume 21 Issue 3

In this Issue:

Entomopathogenic Fungus May Cause High Mortality on Aphids
2017 Wheat Freeze: Where’s the Damage??
Wheat Disease Ratings Available from Kentucky Variety Test
Tell me Again about the Cure for Low Prices?
Wheat Field Day — May 9
Announcing Wheat Field School — April 26

March 21 Volume 21, Issue 2 (Special Freeze Issue)

The 2017 Winter Wheat Freeze Events—Plural!
Potential Nitrogen Contribution from Terminated Wheat
Herbicide Label Restrictions for Feeding and Planting Rotational Crops
Burndown of Wheat Following Freeze Injury
Considerations for Utilizing Frosted Small Grains for Forage
Freeze Effects on Aphids and their Parasitoids under the Mild Winter Conditions of 2017

February 23 Volume 21 Issue 1

Warm Weather Results in Advanced Winter Wheat Growth Stages in KY
Risk of Stripe Rust of Wheat in 2017 is on the Rise for Kentucky Farmers
Wheat: Earlier Aphid Occurrences May Be a Consequence of 2017’s Warm Winter
Wheat Outlook and Profitability Potential
Don Halcomb Receives 2017 UK Wheat Science Service Award
Wheat Production Field School: A Hands-On Training

December 15 Volume 20 issue 2

Wheat Outlook and Profitability Potential
Wheat Production Field School: A Hands-On Training

April 19 Volume 20 Issue 1

Importance of Wheat Growth Stages
2016 Kentucky Wheat Vomitoxin Survey Form
Wheat Outlook and Profitability Potential
Fungicide Efficacy Table for Wheat Diseases
Introduction of Dr. Raul Villanueva & Dr. John Grove
Upcoming Events for 2016

Dec 15 Volume 19, Issue 3

Results of the 2015 Kentucky Wheat Vomitoxin Survey
2016 Kentucky Wheat Vomitoxin Survey Form
Wheat Outlook and Profitability Potential
Upcoming Events for 2016

Aug 20 Vol. 19, Issue 2

Selecting Wheat Varieties
Product Evaluation Protocol and the Next Big Thing in Wheat Production: 2014/2015
Welcome Dr. Carl Bradley
Stay informed w/ Websites & Grain Blog
Updating our Mailing List
Upcoming Events

Mar 18 Vol. 19, Issue 1

Nitrogen Management for Wheat in 2015
Challenges in Weed Management Due to Wet Conditions
Wheat Outlook
Welcome Dr. Erin Haramoto

Oct 10 Vol. 17, Issue 2

Managing Volunteer Corn in Order to Break the Green Bridge in Wheat
ALS—Resistant Common Chickweed in Wheat?
Insect Considerations for Wheat Planting Decisions

Sep 09 Vol. 17, Issue 1

Maximize Wheat Yield Potential Despite Late Planting Dates
Marestail May Challenge Wheat Growers This Fall

Sep 07 Vol. 16, Issue 5

Plant Wheat On Time, Not Early
Carryover Nitrogen From Corn And Its Effect On Wheat
Evaluating The Risk Of Herbicide Carryover To Wheat
Selecting Wheat Varieties
The Affect Of Insects On Wheat Planting Decisions
Managing Volunteer Corn Prior To Wheat Planting

Jul 11 Vol. 16, Issue 4

Wheat Variety Test Results Affected By Freeze
Now Is The Time To Begin Your Fusarium Head Blight Management Program For 2013

Apr 18 Vol. 16, Issue 3 (Possible Damage)

Possible Wheat Damage From Cold Temperatures On April 11 And 12, 2012

Apr 10 Vol. 16, Issue 2 (Potential Freeze)

Potential Wheat Freeze Damage

Feb 09 Vol. 16, Issue 1

Wheat Ahead Of Schedule May Change N Plans Upcoming Wheat Field Day
Mild Winter Impacts Weed Management Decisions

Aug 31 Vol. 15, Issue 2

Control Of Fusarium Head Blight And Deoxynivalenol Requires More Than Fungicide Use: Integrated Control Of FHB Using Fungicides And FHB‐Resistant Varieties
Wheat Yield Response To Wide Rows

Feb 24 Vol. 15, Issue 1

Ryegrass Control Strategies This Spring
Upcoming Wheat Field Day - May 17, 2011 At Princeton
Upcoming Bi-Annual All-Commodity Field Day At Princeton - July 21, 2011

Oct 01 Vol. 14, Issue 2

Fall 2010 Wheat Planting Decisions
Controlling Volunteer Corn Prior To Wheat Planting
Control Of Volunteer Corn Remain Important In Avoiding Insect Damage In Wheat

Aug 25 Vol. 14, Issue 1

Wheat Varieties For Planting This Fall Using Saved Seed For Planting: A Fusarium Head Blight Perspective
Use Decision Tool To Control Wheat Seed Costs
Wheat Planting When Futures Are High And Seed Might Be Short
Wheat In 15‐Inch Rows Will Work But Might Cost Yield

Aug 20 Vol. 13, Issue 4

Selecting Scab Resistant Wheat Varieties

Aug 13 Vol. 13, Issue 3

Fusarium Head Blight Reduces Wheat Seed Quality
Wheat Seed Germination Testing?
Why Do Producers No‐Till Wheat?

Jun 01 Vol. 13, Issue 2

Wheat Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Widespread In Kentucky
Check Your Wheat Hay Before Feeding
Harvesting, Drying And Storing Wheat Suspected Of Vomitoxin Contamination
Don (Vomitoxin) In Wheat Basic Questions And Answers ‐ North Dakota State University

Mar 01 Vol. 13, Issue 1

Forage Restrictions Amended For Cereal Herbicides
By‐Product Gypsum: What’s It Worth To The Small Grain Producer?
Supplemental Label For Headline® Fungicide For “Plant Health”: Will It Improve Corn, Soybean And Small Grain Health?

Aug 01 Vol. 12, Issue 5

Selecting Wheat Varieties
How Much Fall N Is Needed?
Insect Pest Management Decision In Preparation For Planting Wheat
Strategies For Controlling Volunteer Corn And Wheat
Why Not “A Little” Tillage For No‐Till Wheat?
Wheat Science Group Wins Southern Region IPM “Pulling Together” Award

May 01 Vol. 12, Issue 4

Armyworm Caterpillars Reported; Moth Capture Declines In Princeon But Increase In Lexington!
Changes In The Wheat Foliar Fungicide Status Quo
UKREC Wheat Field Day—May 20 8:30 Am—Noon

Apr 15 Vol. 12, Issue 3

Fungicidal Control Of Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab) And Deoxynivalenol (Don) In Wheat
Foliar Fungicides For Wheat Disease Control
Suction Trap Counts—Where Are The Aphids?
Corn Planted Into Standing Grasses: Does This = Armyworms?

Apr 01 Vol. 12, Issue 2

Nitrogen Lost Due To Excessive Rain
Spring N Applications: How Late Is Too Late?

Feb 01 Vol. 12, Issue 1

Questions About Spring Populations Of Hessian Fly
Associated With Infested Volunteer Wheat
Upcoming Wheat Field Day—May 20, Princeton

Sep 01 Vol. 11, Issue 3

Wheat Yields 2007: What Happened?
Selecting Wheat Varieties
Fall Nitrogen Not Needed for Wheat
Yield of No-Tillage Winter Wheat After Surface Aeration/Harrow Tillage of the Previous Corn Crop’s Residues
Preemergence Ryegrass Control in Wheat

Apr 15 Vol. 11, Issue 2

Considerations For Managing Freeze Damaged Wheat And Alternative Plantings

Apr 01 Vol. 11, Issue 1 (Freeze Issue)

Wheat Freeze Damage
Considerations for Cutting Wheat for Hay
Folicur 3.6F and Orius 3.6F Approved

Sep 01 Vol. 10, Issue 3

Wheat In Kentucky – Team Work Makes a Difference
Kentucky’s Wheat Enterprise Demonstrating Economic Potential
2006 Kentucky Extension Wheat Production Contest Summary of Award Winners

May 01 Vol. 10, Issue 2

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus On Wheat Confirmed At UKREC In Princeton, KY
True Armyworm Moth Counts Still Very High!
Annual Wheat Field Day—May 16—UKREC, Princeton

Mar 01 Vol. 10, Issue 1

Stripe Rust Threat Elevated For 2006
Annual UK Wheat Field Day—UKREC, Princeton

Dec 01 Vol. 9, Issue 3

Winter Wheat Meeting—January 10, 2006
Ryegrass Control Strategies This Season in Wheat
Higher Nitrogen Prices and Its Use on Wheat
Clarification for Previous Article Concerning Stored Grain Insecticides

Aug 15 Vol. 9, Issue 2

2005 Kentucky Wheat Production Contest—Summary of Awards and Cultural Practices
A Quick Review of the Currently Available Stored Grain Insecticides

Aug 01 Vol. 9, Issue 1

Small Grain Variety Performance Update
Effect of Tillage on Crop Yields

Nov 01 Vol. 8, Issue 5

Outlook For Annual Ryegrass Control In Wheat
Late Winter Wheat Planting Date Effects On Yield And Plant Growth
Nitrogen Needed On Late Planted Wheat
UK Wheat Meeting—January 11, 2005 (Program)

Aug 01 Vol. 8, Issue 4

Pre-Season Considerations For Insect Control In Wheat
Wheat Seed Quality Concerns

May 01 Vol. 8, Issue 3 (Head Scab)

Special Issue: Head Scab Alert
Fusarium Head Blight Update
Comments By Dave Van Sanford - Wheat Plant Breeder

Apr 01 Vol. 8, Issue 2

Folicur: A New Tool For Managing Fusarium Head Blight
Biotech Wheat: Where Are We?
Know The Rules About Saving Wheat Seed
Do You Have Herbicide Resistant Ryegrass?
Herbicide Resistant Ryegrass Survey Form
2004 Wheat Field Day—May 18– Princeton

Feb 01 Vol. 8, Issue 1

Higher Nitrogen Prices And Its Use On Wheat
Folicur Section 18 Application Submitted
Do You Have Herbicide Resistant Ryegrass?
2004 IPM Training School

Dec 01 Vol. 7, Issue 5 (Special Issue: Head Scab Concerns)

Fusarium Head Blight Of Wheat
Selecting Wheat Varieties With Respect To Scab Resistance
Foliar Fungicides: Another “Tool In The Toolbox” For Managing Fusarium Head Blight?
Use Of Multiple Varieties And Planting Dates
Effect Of Tillage On Head Scab (Fusarium)
Handling And Storing Damaged Wheat
”Dealing With Head Scab” Winter Wheat Workshop

Nov 01 Vol. 7, Issue 4

Protecting Stored Seed From Insects
The Risks And Benefits Of Tank Mixing Herbicides
Wheat Tolerance To Fall-Applied Herbicides

Oct 01 Vol. 7, Issue 3

Wheat Situation And Price Outlook
How Much No-Till Wheat Is Planted?

Sep 01 Vol. 7, Issue 2

Wheat Seed Quality Concerns
Winter Wheat Planting Dates
Nitrogen Prices—Big Change
Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab) Management Tactics
Selecting Wheat Varieties
Remember That Stored Wheat?!

Feb 01 Vol. 7, Issue 1

Stored Grain “Protectant” Insecticides: Some Confusion On Availability
Headline Fungicide Added To Wheat Disease Control Arsenal
Early Spring Nitrogen Application

Nov 01 Vol. 6, Issue 5

Weedy Grasses—An Increasing And Frustrating Problem In Wheat

Aug 01 Vol. 6, Issue 4

Wheat Seed Quality Concerns

Jun 01 Vol. 6, Issue 3

Fusarium Head Blight Update
UK-IPM Pre-Harvest Checklist For Controlling Insects In Stored Wheat
Varietal Differences In Head Scab Resistance

May 01 Vol. 6, Issue 2

Wheat Disease Update
Wheat Field Day—May 22
University of Ky Field Day—Princeton July 18

Jan 01 Vol. 6, Issue 1

Herbicide Comparisons On Cornflower Control In Wheat
Are Insect Pests In Your Future?
Early Nitrogen Application
Status Of The Wheat Crop In Ky

Nov 01 Vol. 5, Issue 4

Introducing Gerald Claywell
Fall Conditions are Favorable for Controlling Ryegrass
Several Glyphosate Formulations Available

Apr 01 Vol. 5, Issue 3

Stratego Foliar Fungicide Labeled for Wheat
Did Recent Cold Temperatures Damage the Wheat Crop?

Mar 01 Vol. 5, Issue 2

Rain and Nitrogen Losses
Ryegrass Control in Wheat
Burndown Control of Ryegrass in No-Tillage Corn Pays Dividends for Future Wheat Crops

Feb 01 Vol. 5, Issue 1

High Prices and Nitrogen on Wheat
Wheat Powdery Mildew: Management Options for 2001
Nutrient Management in Different Crop Rotations
The Affect of Temperature on the Relative Risk of Aphid Borne Disease in Wheat

Sep 01 Vol. 4, Issue 6

Wheat Management Tips
Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus And Management Considerations For 2000/2001 Crop
Soft White Wheat - Where Are We?
Calibrate Grain Drills To Control Seed Costs
How Perfect Do Wheat Stands Need To Be?

May 01 Vol. 4, Issue 5 (Wheat Streak Mosaic Issue 2)

Considerations And Options Following Destruction Of Wheat Affected By Wheat Streak Mosaic Epidemic
Disease Considerations
Planting Into Wheat Infested With Wheat Curl Mite
Weed Management Considerations
Agronomic Management Considerations
Fertility Considerations For Another Crop
Destroying Your Wheat Crop: Some Economic Considerations
Feeding Considerations

Apr 15 Vol. 4, Issue 4 (Wheat Streak Mosaic Issue 1)

Wheat Streak Mosaic Epidemic
Wheat Streak Mosaic/Wheat Curl Mite 2000 Incidence Survey
May 10th West Ky No-Till Association 2000 No-Till Small Grain Tour – Russellville

Apr 01 Vol. 4, Issue 3

A Summary Of Ky Wheat Production Contest, 1987-1999
Powdery Mildew Control And Fungicide Options
Wheat Injury
Wheat Field Day - May 18 - Fulton Co., Ky

Feb 01 Vol. 4, Issue 2

Spring Aphid Control: What Will I Need This Year?
Winter Grain Mite
Scout For Weedy Grasses In Wheat

Jan 01 Vol. 4, Issue 1

Nitrogen on Wheat
Managing Italian Ryegrass In Wheat
Illinois Wheat Forum - February 17

Sep 15 Vol. 3, Issue 3 (Second Sept Issue)

Herbicide Carryover to Wheat
Can Aphid Control Reduce Barley Yellow Dwarf Incidence in Wheat? (A case study - Caldwell Co., Ky 1998-99)
Calibrate Drills to Control Seed Costs

Sep 01 Vol. 3, Issue 2