Extension Agronomy eUpdate - Issue 1117: August 20, 2026

	Planting Cool-Season Perennials: Smooth Bromegrass Planning to establish or renovate a smooth bromegrass stand this fall? Learn the best planting windows, fertility recommendations, and management practices to give new stands the best chance for success.
	Soybean Yield Potential Estimation Yield estimates can provide valuable insight before combines enter the field. Learn how to estimate soybean yield using a straightforward approach based on plants, pods, seeds, and seed size. The article also explains why estimates become more reliable as the crop matures.
	Weed Management Practices: Fall Scouting and Equipment Cleaning Harvest season is also scouting season. Taking time to identify weed escapes and clean harvest equipment now can help reduce the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds and improve weed management next year. Learn what to look for and how small efforts this fall can have long-term benefits.
	Cereal Rye Control in Wheat Cereal rye can be an excellent cover crop, but it becomes a troublesome weed when it shows up in wheat fields. Learn how to distinguish rye from wheat, prevent its introduction, and review management options before infestations become difficult to control. Prevention remains the best long-term strategy.
	Pesticide Safety Label Acronyms: What do they mean? Pesticide labels contain valuable information—but only if you understand the terminology. Learn what common safety acronyms mean and how they help protect applicators, workers, and consumers. Every applicator can benefit from an occasional refresher.
	UPDATED: Sorghum Connection Field Days Adjusted for Aug. 26-27; Dighton Field Day Still on Aug. 28 If Sorghum Connection is on your calendar, be sure to check the updated schedule. The Aug. 26 and 27 programs have moved to existing K-State field day events, while the Aug. 28 Dighton program will proceed as planned. This article includes the latest event details and registration information.