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Fall Fertility Considerations for Turfgrass in Kansas
Aug. 26, 2026As summer transitions into fall, many turf managers begin focusing on practices that can help turf recover from summer stress and maintain turf quality through...
Kansas Climate Report: Week Ending August 11
Aug. 19, 2026Original report by Matthew Sittel, Assistant State Climatologist
Chinch Bug: Insect Pest of Turfgrass
Aug. 19, 2026Chinch bugs are insect pests of turfgrass, with the common chinch bug, Blissus leucopterus leucopterus, the main chinch bug in the Midwest. Chinch bug nymphs...
Got Tree and Shrub Problems? This Reference is for You
Aug. 19, 2026Did you know that KSU has a comprehensive resource about diseases, insect and mite pests, and environmental stresses on trees and shrubs?
Kansas Climate Report: Week Ending August 4
Aug. 12, 2026Check out this week's Kansas Climate Report and Drought Update from K-State Assistant State Climatologist, Matthew Sittel , summarized for a turf and landscape...
Fall Turfgrass Renovation, Establishment, and Overseeding
Aug. 12, 2026As summer begins to wind down, many turf managers start evaluating options for improving turfgrass density, repairing summer damage, and establishing new turf...
Six Common Tick Questions
Aug. 12, 2026If you work outdoors in managed or natural landscapes, chances are you have encountered ticks. K-State Assistant Professor Cassandra Olds provides a summary...
Kansas Climate Report: Week Ending July 28
Aug. 5, 2026Check out this week's Kansas Climate Report and Drought Update from K-State Assistant State Climatologist, Matthew Sittel , summarized for a turf and landscape...
Preparing Athletic Fields for Fall Sports: Key Steps Before the Season Begins
Aug. 5, 2026As summer winds down and fall sports seasons approach, athletic field managers across Kansas are entering one of the most important periods of the year. Now...
KSU Weekly Climate Report: Week Ending July 21, 2026
July 29, 2026Check out this week's Kansas Climate Report and Drought Update from K-State Assistant State Climatologist, Matthew Sittel , summarized for a turf and landscape...