Kansas Wheat Alliance

04/24/2026

⏰ One week left to enter our KWA Variety Naming Contest! 🌾

Got a great name in mind? Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next Kansas State wheat release—and win $500.

Send entries to: [email protected]

🗓 Deadline: May 1

Tag someone who should enter or share this post to help spread the word!

03/31/2026

🌾 3RD ANNUAL KWA VARIETY NAMING CONTEST 🌾

Imagine driving past a beautiful field of Kansas wheat and seeing YOUR entry on the field sign! Who has the winning idea this year?

For the third year in a row, the Kansas Wheat Alliance is looking for creative names for Kansas State’s next great wheat varieties. Whether you’re a student, a producer, or just a fan of Kansas agriculture, we want to hear from you!

The Details:
💰 WIN $500!
👥 Open to individuals, FFA chapters, and 4-H clubs.
⏰ Entries are due by May 1, 2026.
📩 Email your suggestions to: [email protected]

📲 HOW TO ENTER: Scan the QR code on the flyer below for the complete list of contest details and rules.

Can you help us spread the word? Tag a creative friend in the comments or share this post with your local FFA advisor or 4-H leader!

🔗 View full rules here:https://kswheatalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-KWA-Variety-Naming-Contest-03.16.2026-version.pdf

09/28/2025

09/26/2025

Before the Cats take on UCF this Saturday, keep an eye on the field as we celebrate KS Bill Snyder Wheat! 🌾

Much like its namesake, this wheat variety is built on a foundation of strength, resilience, and tradition. With strong yields and dependable disease resistance, KS Bill Snyder Wheat supports Kansas farmers while funding vital wheat research, ensuring a strong future for agriculture across our state. 💜

To learn more, visit 🔗https://ksbillsnyder.com/

09/06/2025

🎙️ Listen to the KS Bill Snyder radio ad during the Army game today!

🌾 KS Bill Snyder wheat is named in honor of the legendary Wildcat coach who built a tradition of excellence. Tough and resilient, this variety offers strong yields and dependable disease resistance for Kansas farmers.

KS Bill Snyder wheat, excellence in every acre. 💜

05/23/2025

Still time to catch a spring wheat plot tour! 🌾 Explore new & upcoming varieties, agronomics, and disease reactions.

Dates & locations here 👉 https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/2025-kansas-wheat-plot-tours-updated-schedule-642-7

04/09/2025

Only 6 days left!⏳

Enter the 2025 KWA Variety Naming Contest and make your mark on Kansas wheat history! Submit your unique name for a chance to win $500!🌾

Get all the details and enter now:https://kswheatalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-KWA-Variety-Naming-Contest.pdf

03/07/2025

Here’s your chance to get creative and WIN $500!

Enter the KWA Variety Naming Contest with your best idea for a wheat variety name! 🌾

All entries are due by April 15, 2025.

👉 Send entries to [email protected]
📲 Scan the QR code or visithttps://kswheatalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-KWA-Variety-Naming-Contest.pdf for full contest details and rules!

10/08/2024

Another great accomplishment: a new wheat variety named after him!

Join us in honoring a great man and Legend!

Family, let's all wish former Head Football Coach Bill Snyder a HUGE HAPPY WILDCAT 85th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

We’ve listed his career accomplishments while at Kansas State. Hopefully I didn't forget any (I didn't include the individual Bowl Games):

Overall record: Finished his career at 215-117-1

Bowl Games: 9-10

Championships:

2 Big 12 (2003, 2012)

4 Big 12 North Division (1998–2000, 2003)

Awards:

3x Big Eight Conference Coach of the Year (1990, 1991, 1993)

4x Big 12 Coach of the Year (1998, 2002, 2011, 2012)

Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (1998)

Walter Camp Coach of the Year (1998)

AP Coach of the Year (1998)

2x Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award (1998, 2012)

Sporting News Coach of the Year (2011)

Woody Hayes Coach of the Year (2011)

Kansas State Hall of Fame 2008

And last but not least:

2015 Inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame!!

2020 Inductee into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame

He truly came and stayed for the people of KSU. Thank you Coach for all you have done for Manhattan and Kansas State Football! Have a great day and EMAW!!

09/05/2024

KS Territory is a high yielding wheat variety well adapted for the drought conditions in the central high plains, specifically west of Highway 183. It carries the Wsm2 gene for wheat streak mosaic resistance and also has intermediate resistance to Triticum mosaic virus.
👇 Contact your local seed associate to secure seed for this fall.