Make plans to attend the K-State Virtual Wheat Field Day, May 27-28
K-State Research and Extension will host a two-part wheat field day live on YouTube to update growers and others on the most recent crop advances and challenges while keeping producers safe from COVID-19. Learn more in this article!
Soil Health Partnership Field Day - August 18
The Soil Health Partnership Field Day will be held on August 18 at Guetterman Brothers Family Farms in Spring Hill, KS. A morning and evening session will be offered. Registration is required. Details are included in this article.
Soil Health Partnership Field Day - August 18
Don't miss out on the Soil Health Partnership Field Day scheduled for August 18. Two sessions are available - a morning session beginning at 8 a.m. and an evening session at 5:30 p.m. Details are included in this article.
Spring Crops Field Day in Parsons on May 19
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Wednesday, May 19 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. Get registered to attend this in-person event! Topics and speakers are detailed in this article.
Winter Canola Field Day on May 13 in Kingman County
Don't miss the Winter Canola Field Day scheduled for May 13 in Kingman County. The latest research, variety, and production information will be presented. This article provides all the details about this event.
Spring Crops Field Day in Parsons on May 19
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Wednesday, May 19 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. Learn about wheat varieties, fusarium head blight control, cover crops, and pasture fertility and weed control.
K-State North Central Experiment Field Fall Field Day, August 17
The North Central Kansas Fall Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, at the headquarters near Scandia. This free event will be held in-person and is open to everyone. A meal will be provided at the end of the program. Details on topics and speakers are included in this article.
Riley County Soil Health Workshop, August 30
The Riley County Conservation District is hosting a Soil Health Workshop on August 30 in Leonardville, Kansas. The program will begin at 10 am. Different topics related to cover crops and soil health will be discussed by presenters from K-State and the NRCS.
Soil Health Field Day - September 2
The Department of Agronomy at K-State, in conjunction with Kansas Corn, is hosting a Soil Health Field Day on September 2 at Knopf Farms near Gypsum, Kansas. All the details about the program and how to register are in this article.
Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day - August 31
The Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge will host a field day event on Tuesday, August 31, highlighting current work by local producers, industry members, and K-State researchers to conserve water use while improving water quality and soil health.
Field day to showcase cover crop management for livestock producers - August 24
Kansas State University research scientists and extension specialists will host a field day event on Tuesday, August 24, to discuss and demonstrate cover crop management options for soil health and water quality benefits in livestock operations.
Soil Health Field Day - March 28, 2022
The Kansas Soil Health Partnership is hosting a soil health field day on March 28. This event features presentations on soil health sustainability, crop intensification, fertility management, and more! Get registered today! More details are available in this article.
Soil Health Field Day - March 28, 2022
The Kansas Soil Health Partnership is hosting a soil health field day on March 28, 2022 at Guetterman Brothers Family Farms. Topics to be covered include soil fertility, crop intensification, cover crops root demonstration, and much more!
2022 Canola Field Days - May 12
The K-State Research and Extension canola program will hosts two field day events on May 12. The latest research, variety, and production information on winter canola will be featured at 2 different locations on May 12. The field days are an opportunity to see winter canola variety trials and producers’ fields. Experimental and new varieties will be on display and information will be shared about K-State’s hybrid parent line development program.
Spring Crops Field Day in Parsons on May 17
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day Tuesday, May 17 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Road in Parsons.
Registration is open for the 2022 K-State/KARA Summer Field School
K-State and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will be hosting two, 2-day field schools on July 12-13 and July 14-15 at the K-State Agronomy North Farm in Manhattan. The focus this year will be on corn and sorghum production. The cost for the program is $210 and includes lunch on both days. See article for the agenda and registration information.
K-State Weed Science Field Day - July 13
The Department of Agronomy is hosting a Weed Science Field Day! This free event provides an opportunity to browse extension weed science herbicide evaluation trials, network with K-State Weed Science faculty and industry representatives, learn more about weed management and new sprayer technology, and receive 1A credit. Sign-up by July 5!
Registration is open for the 2022 K-State/KARA Summer Field School
Registration is open for the 2022 Summer Field School. This annual event is hosted by K-State and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA). Each session consists of a 2-day program and there are two sessions to choose from. The program will focus on corn and sorghum production. Registration, agendas, and costs are detailed in this article.
Irrigation technology field day set for July 22
Kansas State University will host a field day on July 22 to help farmers in the Rattlesnake Creek watershed use new irrigation technologies to manage how they apply water more effectively and improve crop yields. The Irrigation Innovation Technology Field Day will be held near Dillwyn, located in south-central Kansas between Wichita and Dodge City.
Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day, August 4
K-State is hosting a Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day on August 4 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. The event is free and includes lunch. The program kicks off at 7:30 am. Please RSVP by Aug. 1 for an accurate meal count.
Kansas Wheat Rx Schools - August 9 and 10
K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Wheat Commission are hosting two Wheat Rx Schools. The first event will take place in Phillipsburg, KS, on August 9. The second event will take place in Garden City, KS, on August 10. Registration details and agenda for each school are included in this article.
Limited Irrigation Corn Management Field Day - September 13
K-State Research and Extension is hosting a Limited Irrigation Corn Management Field Day on September 13 at 4:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from specialists from K-State and Colorado State on limited irrigation strategies. The event is free and includes dinner courtsey of the event sponsors. Don't miss it!
Flickner Innovation Farm to present current projects at workshop on January 12
The Flickner Innovation Farm will host a January 12 workshop to present up-to-date outcomes from the farm’s technology implementation and projects studying natural resource use. There will also be a presentation from NASA about how their programs can benefit farm management. Learn more about this event in this article.
Soil Pit Field Day set for March 24
A farmer-led Soil Pit Field Day is set for March 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm near Westmoreland, Kansas. Participants will visit three soil pits on three differently managed field to answer the question, “What is really going on down there?”. Featured speakers include DeAnn Presley, K-State soil management specialist, and Will Boyer, K-State watershed specialist.
Spring Crops Field Day in Parsons on May 23
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day Tuesday, May 23 at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. Topics to be presented include wheat variety tours, corn fungicide management, precision agriculture technology, and growing profitable crops. The event is free and sponsored by PrairieLand Partners.
In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School - June 2
The Department of Agronomy and K-State Research and Extension will host an In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School on June 2 from 8:00 am to 3:50 pm at the K-State North Central Experiment Field. The cost to attend this training is $90 before May 19 and $120 after, including walk-ins. A light breakfast and lunch are included with registration.
Wheat Disease Field Day in Manhattan - June 5, 2023
The Department of Plant Pathology and K-State Research and Extension will be hosting a wheat disease field day on Monday, June 5 at the Rocky Ford Plant Pathology Farm just north of Manhattan. This will be a great opportunity to see several wheat diseases in the field. Get registered soon!
Wheat Disease Field Day in Manhattan - June 5, 2023
The Department of Plant Pathology and K-State Research and Extension will be hosting a wheat disease field day on Monday, June 5 at the Rocky Ford Plant Pathology Farm just north of Manhattan. This will be a great opportunity to see several wheat diseases in the field. It's not too late to get signed up!
Registration is open for the 2023 K-State/KARA Summer Field School
Kansas State University and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) will be hosting two, 2-day field schools on July 11-12 and July 13-14 at the K-State Agronomy North Farm in Manhattan. This year’s program will focus on soybean production and fertility, with several other agronomic topics included in the program. The full agenda and registration information can be found in this article.
Registration is open for the 2023 K-State/KARA Summer Field School
Kansas State University and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) will be hosting two, 2-day field schools on July 11-12 and July 13-14 at the K-State Agronomy North Farm. This year’s program will focus on soybean production and fertility. Other topics on the agenda include herbicide symptomatology, weed ID, summer annual forages, crop diseases, soil management, and more! Get registered today!
Save the Date - North Central Kansas Experiment Field Day, August 17
All interested individuals are encouraged to save the date for the North Central Kansas Experiment Field Fall Field Day. The event is scheduled for August 17 at 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Details on the program will be finalized soon. Stay tuned to the eUpdate for more information.
Western Kansas Fall Field Days set for three locations in late August
Join K-State agronomists and extension specialists at one or more of the Western Kansas Fall Field Days. A series of three programs will take place in late August in Tribune, Hays, and Garden City. These events are open to the public and are free to attend with a meal provided at each location.
Flickner Innovation Farm Field Day - August 10
The Flickner Innovation Farm is hosting a field day on Aug. 10 to highlight current work by local producers, national and state industry members, and Kansas State University researchers to effectively manage weeds through technology and precision ag management strategies. The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Updated - Western Kansas Fall Field Days set for three locations in late August
This article contains updated registration links for all three Western Kansas Fall Field Days! Get registered today for one near you. These events are open to the public and are free to attend with a meal provided at each location. Locations and dates are Tribune (Aug. 22), Hays (Aug. 23), and Garden City (Aug. 24).
Dry Bean Field Days set for locations in Western Kansas on Sept. 7 and 8
In a joint effort between K-State Research and Extension and 21st Century Bean, two Dry Bean Field Days have been scheduled in western Kansas in early September. This article contains all the information about these two events. Check it out!
Soil Health and Cropping System Sustainability Field Day - April 5
K-State Research and Extension, in collaboration with the Department of Agronomy, Kansas Wheat, and Kansas Corn, is hosting a Soil Health and Cropping System Sustainability Field Day on April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a free event, and lunch will be provided.
Winter Canola Field Day set for May 16 near Hutchinson
Kansas State University, the Great Plains Canola Association, and Scoular will host a field day at the South Central Experiment Field southwest of Hutchinson on May 16 to highlight winter canola variety development, research, and marketing.
K-State Southwest Research and Extension Spring Field Day - May 28
K-State's Southwest Research-Extension Center invites producers and anyone interested in agriculture to attend this year's Spring Field Day, which will be held on May 28 in Garden City. K-State agronomists will discuss annual forages, canola, and wheat variety plots.
K-State Southeast Research and Extension Spring Crops Field Day - May 14
K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Tuesday, May 14, at its Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons. The free program includes a tour of wheat variety plots, soil health and soybean disease updates, spring climate and weather outlook, and alfalfa management.
Winter Canola Field Day set for May 16 near Hutchinson
Kansas State University, the Great Plains Canola Association, and Scoular will host a field day at the South Central Experiment Field southwest of Hutchinson on May 16 to highlight winter canola variety development, research, and marketing. Don't miss it!
K-State Southwest Research and Extension Spring Field Day - May 28
K-State's Southwest Research-Extension Center invites producers, allied industry representatives, and anyone interested in agriculture to attend this year's Spring Field Day, which will be held on May 28 in Garden City. Plot tours will start at 5:00 pm, followed by a free meal provided by industry sponsors.
K-State TAPS Technology Field Day - June 20 in Colby
The K-State Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program invites TAPS contestants, agricultural industry partners, and anyone interested in sustainable and efficient irrigation technology to attend the TAPS Technology Field Day on June 20 in Colby, KS.
K-State TAPS Technology Field Day - June 20 in Colby
Everyone is encouraged to attend the TAPS Technology Field Day to witness this exciting real-world farming competition and learn about the technology used in sustainable agricultural water management. Attendees will meet the farmers, industry professionals, and researchers working to conserve the Ogallala Aquifer and sustain a strong agricultural economy in western Kansas.
Save the date - Sorghum Connection: Maximizing Sorghum Yield
Save the dates for a new series of sorghum programs titled "Sorghum Connection," consisting of field schools and winter meetings across Kansas. These events aim to bring multi-disciplinary, data-driven information to our Kansas grain sorghum producers to help improve on-farm productivity and profitability!
TAPS Agronomy Field Day and Farming & Football Tailgate - Sept. 5
Experience the cutting edge of sustainable and profitable irrigation technology at the 2024 TAPS Agronomy Field Day and Farming & Football Tailgate! Hosted by the K-State Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program, this exciting event will take place on Sept. 5 and is open to all interested in innovative agricultural practices.
Sorghum Connection launches field day series to boost sorghum yields
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas State University Department of Plant Pathology, and K-State Research and Extension are collaborating to create the Sorghum Connection field day series. The program will inform producers on several topics to improve sorghum productivity and profitability.
Using drone technology in agriculture - Sept. 10 in Garnett, KS
All are invited to attend a field day hosted by K-State Research and Extension Frontier District featuring the use of drone technology in agriculture. The event will start at 10:00 AM on September 10 at the Garnett Community Building in Garnett, KS.