Other K-State Extension Meetings

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