K-State Research and Extension will host several pre-plant wheat schools in August, offering producers timely updates on variety selection, disease management, and production practices ahead of the 2025 planting season. Each program features presentations from K-State specialists and provides an opportunity for Q&A. Meals are included at all locations with advance registration.
There may be additional schools near you. Check with your local KSRE extension office for information.
Pre-Plant Wheat School – Great Bend
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20 – Registration & dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Great Bend Event Center, 3111 10th Street, Great Bend
Topics: Wheat diseases and wheat varieties
RSVP: By August 15 to 785-628-9430, tam3@ksu.edu, or bit.ly/cottonwood-wheatschools
Dinner is provided with registration.
Pre-Plant Wheat School – McPherson
Date/Time: Monday, August 25 – Meal at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church, 1200 East Kansas Avenue, McPherson
Topics: Wheat varieties, wheat diseases, soil fertility, and weed management
RSVP: smarston@ksu.edu, tregehr@ksu.edu, or 620-241-1523
Special ladies’ program, “Sow & Grow” with Laura Savage, includes a hands-on terrarium workshop. Pre-register by August 13; cost $10.
Pre-Plant Wheat School – Kingman
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 27 – 6 p.m.
Location: Kingman Expo Center (North Room), 121 S Main, Kingman
Topics: Best practices for volunteer wheat control, variety resistance and selection, wheat streak mosaic virus
RSVP: By August 26 to 620-532-5131 or gschnei@ksu.edu
Light meal and refreshments provided.
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