Kansas State University and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) are hosting two 2-day Summer Field School sessions on July 8–9 and July 10–11, at the K-State Agronomy Education Center (2213 Agronomy Farm Road), located just north of the K-State football stadium in Manhattan. The field days are the same on the two different dates. This year’s program will spotlight soybean and cotton production, with comprehensive, hands-on sessions covering:

• Crop growth and soil fertility for soybeans and cotton production

• Herbicide symptomology and glufosinate optimization

• Weed identification

• Precision agriculture

• Soil health

• Crop diseases and insect management

Registration Information

• 2-day program: $220 (includes lunch both days)

• 1-day option: $135 (includes lunch for that day)

• Earn multiple Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and 1A credits (exact credit total forthcoming)

The complete program overview and registration link are available at the KS. Agribusiness Retailers site: https://www.ksagretailers.org/events-training/ksu-field-days/

Lodging options and additional information are listed on the registration page.

This field day is open to anyone who is interested. If you have any questions, contact Peter Tomlinson, K-State Environmental Quality Specialist at ptomlin@ksu.edu. 

Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent for Cottonwood Extension District. Email him at scampbel@ksu.edu or call the Hays office, 785-628-9430.