Kansas Wheat was honored to host World Food Prize winner Dr. Cary Fowler at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center. Fowler is the founder and president of the Food Security Leadership Council. He is most renowned for being the father of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault - the world's largest secure seed vault located north of the Arctic Circle in Norway.

From Kansas wheat fields to families in Kenya, U.S. wheat is making a difference around the world. Kansas wheat farmer Gary Millershaski witnessed firsthand how American-grown wheat is helping feed more than 300,000 refugees through the Food for Peace program. @uswheatassoc Read more: kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-usda…

100 episodes of Wheat’s On Your Mind! Join host Aaron Harries and producer Dave Deken as they look back at memorable conversations, impactful stories and the people who make the wheat industry what it is today. From wheat research and international markets to the farm families behind the crop, this milestone episode celebrates the stories worth sharing. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. wheatsonyourmind.com/woym-42…

The wheat market is being shaped by more than what happens on the futures board. This week on Wheat’s On Your Mind, StoneX’s Mike O’Dea looks at global wheat trade, domestic demand, farmer selling, basis opportunities and the weather and planting conditions that could influence the market in the months ahead. 🎧 Listen now: kswheat.com/global-wheat-wha… #WheatsonYourMind #KansasWheat #WheatMarkets

Planting wheat later than planned? A few management adjustments can help protect yield potential. Increasing seeding rates, maintaining proper planting depth, using starter phosphorus and selecting quality seed can help late-planted wheat get off to a stronger start heading into winter. Read more recommendations from @KStateAgron at the link below. kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-mana…

According to USDA NASS for the week ending in October 4, 2026, there was 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork. 🌾Topsoil moisture supplies rated 6% very short, 19% short, 53% adequate, and 22% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 13% very short, 28% short, 48% adequate, and 11% surplus.

Kansas wheat research that goes beyond the bushel. A new K-State study followed wheat from 656 commercial Kansas fields all the way through milling and baking to better understand how production decisions affect both food production and environmental impact. Learn how Kansas wheat checkoff-funded research is helping connect decisions made in the field to what ends up on the table in this week’s Wheat Scoop: kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-kans…

More than 30 years on the farm have brought plenty of changes for Mike McClellan, but wheat remains part of the plan. The Plainville farmer and Kansas Wheat Commissioner joins *Wheat’s On Your Mind* to talk about crop rotations, wheat quality, export markets, the challenges of the 2026 crop and transitioning the family farm to the next generation. 🎙️ Hear McClellan’s story on episode 419 of WOYM: kswheat.com/wheat-farming-le… #WheatsonYourMind #KansasWheat

A new era for grain science at @kstateag! The Western Star Global Grain and Food Center is officially open, bringing new opportunities for students, researchers and industry partners, including Kansas wheat farmers who continue to invest in the future of wheat research and education. #KansasWheat #Wheat Read more: kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-west…

Wheat drilling season is here, and Kansas growers are balancing planting conditions, weather, rising diesel costs and market uncertainty as they prepare to put the 2027 crop in the ground. With much-needed rain falling across the state, improving moisture could provide a welcome boost as producers move into their optimal planting windows. kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-2026…

What’s on the menu? A fresh take on a Kansas Wheat favorite. From Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins and Berry Berry Bagels to Easy Air Fryer Pizza and Strawberry Dessert Panini, the 2026 Kansas Wheat Commission Recipe Book offers plenty of ways to put wheat to work in the kitchen. Plus, this year’s edition celebrates Cindy Falk and her 40 years of connecting Kansas wheat farmers with consumers through baking and education. Read more in this week’s Wheat Scoop: kswheat.com/fresh-look-kansa…

According to USDA NASS for the week ending in August 30, 2026, there was 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork. 📷Topsoil moisture supplies rated 29% very short, 37% short, 30% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 41% short, 31% adequate, and 3% surplus.

Kansas and Australia may be thousands of miles apart, but wheat growers in both regions face many of the same challenges. 🎙️ On WOYM 418, Romulo Lollato, Ph.D., and John Kirkegaard, Ph.D., discuss what Kansas wheat growers can learn from Australian agronomy and how those lessons could shape future research in Kansas. Listen now: kswheat.com/can-australian-a… #WheatsonYourMind #KansasWheat

Our limited-edition Bill Snyder tribute collection just launched. Perfect for every K-State fan who wants to honor the legacy of Bill Snyder. Shop now while inventory last. kswheat.com/store

The 2027 National Wheat Yield Contest is evolving, including new categories that better align with wheat classes and a new durum category. With fall planting approaching, now is the time for growers to consider variety selection and management decisions that could position a field for the contest. Read more in this week’s Wheat Scoop: kswheat.com/national-wheat-y…

It's tempting to get seed in the ground early, but patience pays off. K-State research shows planting outside the optimum window can raise the risk of: - Hessian fly & armyworm damage - Wheat streak mosaic (spread by wheat curl mites on volunteer wheat) - Barley yellow dwarf from early-season aphids - Excessive fall growth that drains soil moisture before spring Kansas' optimum planting dates vary by region: 📍 Zone 1: Sept 10–30 📍 Zone 2: Sept 15–Oct 20 📍 Zone 3: Sept 25–Oct 20 📍 Zone 4: Oct 5–25 Planting within your zone window and keeping volunteer wheat controlled beforehand, sets your crop up for stronger stands and better yields next summer. Read more: agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate…

According to @usda_nass for the week ending in August 30, 2026, there was 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork. 🌾Topsoil moisture supplies rated 29% very short, 37% short, 30% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 41% short, 31% adequate, and 3% surplus.

The Kansas wheat family is saddened by the loss of Dr. Terry Joe Martin, a dedicated wheat breeder, mentor, colleague and friend who spent nearly four decades working to improve wheat for Kansas farmers and the fields of western Kansas. His work lives on through the varieties, genetics and breeding advancements that continue to shape Kansas wheat today. This week’s Wheat Scoop remembers Joe Martin and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. Read more about his life, work and impact. kswheat.com/wheat-scoop-reme…

Show your wheat pride at K-State games this year with Kansas Wheat merch! 🌾Shop now: kswheat.com/store

According to @usda_nass for the week ending in August 23, 2026, there was 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork. 🌾Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 36% short, 36% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 38% short, 34% adequate, and 3% surplus.