Extension Agronomy eUpdate—Issue 1103: May 14, 2026

	Quickly Maturing Cool-Season Forages Warm conditions this year have pushed many cool-season grasses into reproductive growth earlier than normal. Learn how early heading may impact hay quality, grazing management, and stand recovery as we move into summer.
	Considerations When Harvesting Short Wheat Short, drought-stressed wheat is creating harvest challenges across Kansas this year. This article discusses header considerations, combine adjustments, residue preservation, and economic factors producers should evaluate before harvest.
	Controlling Volunteers in a Soybean/Cotton Crop Rotation Volunteer crops can reduce yield, quality, and harvest efficiency if left unmanaged. Learn about control options for volunteer soybean in cotton and volunteer cotton in soybean, including herbicide trait considerations and alternative management strategies.
	Chinch Bugs: Time to Start Monitoring Wheat and Adjacent Corn or Sorghum Recent mild winters and strong overwintering populations could lead to another active chinch bug season in Kansas. This article discusses scouting thresholds, movement into summer crops, and management considerations as wheat senesces.
	Soybean Gall Midge: What to Watch for in 2026 Soybean gall midge has been detected in Kansas and neighboring states in recent years. This article discusses the pest’s lifecycle, scouting recommendations, and symptoms associated with infestations and yield loss.
	Kansas Soil Health Network Field Day Scheduled for June 4 The Kansas Soil Health Network Field Day will be held June 4 near Bucyrus, Kansas. The event will feature soil pit demonstrations, cover crop discussions, farmer panels, and research updates focused on improving soil health and farm profitability.