Polansky Seed, Inc.

09/22/2026

Fall is the perfect time to reseed or over seed your lawn, combat weeds or fertilize before winter!

09/05/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed Monday for Labor Day! Have a great weekend!

09/03/2026

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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 at the link in our comments.

08/26/2026

Proposed volunteer control windows across Kansas aim to reduce wheat streak mosaic risk. These windows span the 30 days before the optimal winter wheat planting date in each region. 🌾⁠
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Here are key considerations for successful wheat-free windows:⁠

🟡Terminate all volunteer wheat so it’s completely dead before your regional window begins.⁠

🟡Delay fall wheat planting until the end of the window, if possible.⁠

🟡Avoid planting other winter cereals (like rye or triticale) during this time, as they can carry curl mites.⁠

🟡A regional break in the green bridge helps curl mites die off before wheat planting.⁠

🟡Volunteer wheat emerging after the window is less concerning, as it aligns with winter wheat establishment.⁠

🟡Community-wide coordination is essential for success.⁠
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Tap the link in our comments for more info 🔗

08/20/2026

New this year at Polansky Seed is KS Flintlock!

Meet KS Flintlock—a variety developed to deliver dependable performance when it matters most. Built with Kansas growers in mind.

08/17/2026

Have you booked fall wheat yet? Give us a call! 📞 (785) 527-2271 or contact your sales person today!

https://polanskyseed.com/wheat/

08/06/2026

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UPDATE: Program is FULL - thank you all!

Cow Camp is Back!

If you or someone you know is involved in the beef industry, mark your calendar for Cow Camp on September 9–10, 2026, in Hays, Kansas!

This two-day, hands-on educational event is designed to give beef producers practical tools they can take home and put to work immediately. Through a combination of classroom sessions, live demonstrations, and small-group learning, participants will gain research-based knowledge while connecting with K-State specialists, industry professionals, and fellow producers.

Topics include:
- Beef cattle nutrition
- Growth-promoting implants
- Vaccine handling & cooler construction
- Neonatal calf care
- Reproductive management
- Meeting with your lender & agricultural finance
- Prescribed burning
- Fly & tick control

One of the highlights of Cow Camp is the hands-on experience. Participants will rotate through interactive stations to practice implanting techniques, build a vaccine cooler, learn calf care skills, and explore reproductive management—building confidence through real-world application.

📅 September 9–10, 2026
📍 K-State Agricultural Research Center – Hays, KS
💲Cost: $80

Learn more and register here: https://www.wkrec.org/events/cow_camp/

Know someone who would benefit from this event? We'd love your help spreading the word! Feel free to share this post and help us connect more producers with this great learning opportunity.

07/30/2026

Another happy dealer at Polansky Seed with their AgriGold corn! This is AgriGold 638-08VT2P RIB, previous known as Mustang 82308, planted at 19,500 population in Clay County, Ks. Thank you to Doug Kamphaus for trusting Polansky Seed for all your seed needs!

07/27/2026

All remaining bedding plants under the blue building are FREE! Please take them home!

07/27/2026

Belleville will be hopping this week! Make sure to come out and support all the local 4-H and FFA exhibitors!

It’s go time for the 2026 NCK Free Fair! Get your plans made to attend all the activities this week!