Other K-State Extension Meetings

Kansas River Valley Experiment Field Fall Field Day

All interested individuals are invited to attend the 2026 Kansas River Valley Experiment Field Day on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Rossville Experiment Field (1 mile east of Rossville on Hwy 24, south side of the road).

This is a free event, and pre-registration is requested for the catered meal. To register, please call Margaret Hoffman at the Shawnee County Extension office at 785-232-0062 ext. 100 by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 10. Commercial pesticide applicator and CCA credits have been applied for.

Topics and Speakers:

• Advancing Precision Agriculture with Drone Mapping and Spray Drone Technology – Dr. Deepak Joshi
• Row Crop Disease Update – Dr. Rodrigo Onofre
• AMS Rates and AMS Alternatives for Glufosinate Applications – Dr. Sarah Ganske

East Central Experiment Field Fall Field Day

All interested individuals are invited to attend the 2026 East Central Experiment Field Fall Field Day on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Ottawa Experiment Field (From I-35 at Ottawa, proceed south 1.7 miles on 59 Hwy, go east 1 mile, and south 0.75 miles).

This is a free event, and no pre-registration is required. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts provided. The program will start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon after the program concludes.

Please contact the East-Central Research Station at 785-242-5616 at least two days prior to this event if accommodation is needed for persons with disabilities or special requirements.

Commercial pesticide applicator and CCA credits have been applied for.

Topics and Speakers:

• Advancing Precision Agriculture with Drone Mapping and Spray Drone Technology– Dr. Deepak Joshi
• Row Crop Disease Update – Dr. Rodrigo Onofre
• AMS Rates and AMS Alternatives for Glufosinate Applications – Dr. Sarah Ganske

2026 Sorghum Connection Field Day

The Sorghum Connection series, launched by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) in 2024 in collaboration with K-State Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces a third year of comprehensive field days.

The field days focus on data-driven management decisions aimed at improving producer profitability. At each on-farm location in central and western Kansas, participants will have the opportunity to visit nearly 1,000 research plots showcasing the latest agronomic innovations, management practices, and research findings.

Featured topics will include hybrid selection and performance, cropping systems, fertility management, and more. In addition, participants will hear from Kansas State University specialists and industry experts while gaining hands-on experience with precision agriculture technologies, including drone-based mapping and spraying applications.

Dates, Times, and Locations

• Wednesday, Aug. 26 – 10 a.m., Bavaria
  • 1½ miles west of Bavaria, then ¾ mile north on South Powers Road

There is no cost to attend, but attendees are requested to register at www.ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connection.

2026 Sorghum Connection Field Day

The Sorghum Connection series, launched by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) in 2024 in collaboration with K-State Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces a third year of comprehensive field days.

The field days focus on data-driven management decisions aimed at improving producer profitability. At each on-farm location in central and western Kansas, participants will have the opportunity to visit nearly 1,000 research plots showcasing the latest agronomic innovations, management practices, and research findings.

Featured topics will include hybrid selection and performance, cropping systems, fertility management, and more. In addition, participants will hear from Kansas State University specialists and industry experts while gaining hands-on experience with precision agriculture technologies, including drone-based mapping and spraying applications.

Dates, Times, and Locations

• Thursday, Aug. 27 – 10 a.m., Dorrance
  • ½ mile south of Dorrance on Water Street.

There is no cost to attend, but attendees are requested to register at www.ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connection.

2026 Sorghum Connection Field Day

The Sorghum Connection series, launched by the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC) in 2024 in collaboration with K-State Extension and the K-State Department of Plant Pathology, announces a third year of comprehensive field days.

The field days focus on data-driven management decisions aimed at improving producer profitability. At each on-farm location in central and western Kansas, participants will have the opportunity to visit nearly 1,000 research plots showcasing the latest agronomic innovations, management practices, and research findings.

Featured topics will include hybrid selection and performance, cropping systems, fertility management, and more. In addition, participants will hear from Kansas State University specialists and industry experts while gaining hands-on experience with precision agriculture technologies, including drone-based mapping and spraying applications.

Dates, Times, and Locations

• Friday, Aug. 28 – 2 p.m., Dighton
  • 2 miles east and 3 miles south of Dighton at the intersection of Road 120 and Mustang Road.

There is no cost to attend, but attendees are requested to register at www.ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connection.

Beef Stocker Field Day

Time: 9:30 AM

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Cost: $30/person
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026
*After that day or at the door, the cost increases to $40/person
Location: Beef Stocker Unit, Manhattan, KS