Hessian fly damages Kansas wheat yields rise
Topeka May 16 UP state and federal experts warn Hessian fly invasion adds further loss to Kansas winter wheat. Dry weather and a hard freeze cut the May 1 yield outlook by about 20 percent from April 1, with fields turning brown as larvae suck plant juices. Experts note damage across McPherson Sedgwick Sumner and surrounding counties and stress need for coordinated planting after the fly-free date.
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Hessian fly damage cited in statewide crop reports
The report notes 200 crop assessments across the state on Hessian fly damage. A estimate suggests Hessian fly damage could be 29 percent, with Kelly predicting further reductions in the 1946 wheat production. The article mentions an average school salary of 1,470 dollars for teachers and administrators.
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