As wheat harvest approaches, now is a good time to consider drying and storage options. A good place to start is by reviewing the equilibrium moisture content chart for soft red winter wheat below, which shows the limits of drying, as well as storage, over a range of average weather conditions in Kentucky throughout the year.
Read MoreEven though we have officially made it to spring in Kentucky, we are not exempt from sub-freezing temperatures. From March 26 through March 28, large portions of the state experienced temperatures that lingered around the threshold that could significantly impact wheat yields.
Read MoreFulton County grain farmer Henry Sanger is the 2022 recipient of the University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group’s Service Award. Group members give the award to honor producers and industry representatives for their valuable research collaborations and support.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group has moved its annual Winter Wheat Meeting to 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CST Feb. 8 at the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville.
Read MoreRecent fertilizer retail price surveys still show ongoing N fertilizer price increases, especially for urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions, which are important fertilizer N sources for Kentucky wheat producers.
Read MoreCongratulations to Glenn Thompson and Tanner Stroup, both of Daviess County, for having the highest wheat yields in the commonwealth.
Read MoreThe cool, cloudy and rainy temperatures this spring delayed wheat development across much of Kentucky. The wet weather recently has many thinking about adding a harvest aid to their fields. Although much of the wheat is likely back to a ‘normal’ development stage due to recent record-breaking high temperatures, many producers may already be considering harvest aids in wheat.
Read MoreOnce again, freeze damage in wheat is a topic of conversation/concern. Temperatures during the overnight hours of March 31, April 1 and April 2 dipped below freezing across much of the state. In some areas, lows were in the low 20s.
Read Moreo say that we have had a cold and snowy 10 days would be an understatement! Since Feb 9 a large portion of the state has had ice, snow, more ice, and more snow, all with bitterly cold temperatures that are truly unheard of in Kentucky. Not to mention that all this happened during a La Niña winter that was predicted to be warmer than average!
Read MoreThe time for the first application of nitrogen (N) to winter wheat is approaching. Split N application is typically the best management approach to maximizing yield and minimizing N loss. Nitrogen application should occur around Feekes 2-3 (typically mid-February to early March) and again at Feekes 5-6 (typically mid to late March) with the N split roughly 1/3 in the first, and 2/3 in the second, applications.
Read MoreThe University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group will host its Winter Wheat Meeting virtually over two days in January on the videoconferencing platform Zoom. The meeting will run from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. CST on Jan. 5 and again on Jan. 8.
Read MoreResults of the 2020 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest. Winners will be honored at the Kentucky Commodity Conference in January.
Read MoreBeautiful early-fall conditions are resulting in another early corn harvest this year, and Kentucky grain farmers will soon decide if and how much wheat they will plant this fall. Compared to last year, there is a significant increase in wheat prices and a slight increase in soybean prices.
Read MorePlanting season is right around the corner for those in Kentucky growing winter wheat this year. Are you thinking about adjusting management practices by increasing seeding rates or adding phosphorus in anticipation of increased yields? Have you ever wondered how planting and harvest timings affect winter wheat yields?
Read MoreFertilizer applications can influence the overall yield and profit of crop production systems. Phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and lime additions for winter wheat production should be based on a good soil sampling and testing protocol. A soil test is recommended every two years or less, depending on the crop rotation and individual field knowledge.
Read MoreMany wheat producers in the state have already sprayed a fungicide to help protect against Fusarium head blight (scab). However, some fields in the state were just nearing the beginning flowering stage (Feekes growth stage 10.51) when the May 9th freeze hit.
Read Moret has been about eight days since the May8/9 freeze occurred. This is about the minimal time needed to begin seeing initial freeze damage. At this point, a fairly accurate assessment of damage should be able to be made, but as days progress the damage will become much more evident.
Read MoreFreeze damage to crops occurs from a combination of cold temperature, the duration of the cold temperature and the crop growth stage. Matt Dixon, Senior Meteorologist with the UK Ag Weather Center, compiled temperatures across Kentucky.
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