Growers shouldn't start planting winter wheat much earlier than the best pest management planting date, as it could increase the risk of yield losses from insects and diseases, excessive fall growth or higher-than-desired soil temperatures, says Kansas State University Extension.

If you’ve had a history of moderate wheat streak mosaic disease, plan on planting wheat into wheat stubble or wheat fallow, or if your neighbors have had outbreaks, manage for the disease prior to planting this fall.

When rain pushes back harvest of corn and soybean, it also means that wheat planting faces delays.