Registration is Open for the 2026 K-State/KARA Summer Field School

Kansas State University and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association (KARA) are hosting two 2-day Summer Field School sessions on July 14–15 and July 16–17, 2026, at the K-State Agronomy Education Center (2213 Agronomy Farm Road), located just north of the K-State football stadium in Manhattan.

This year’s program will spotlight corn and grain sorghum production and fertility. Other topics on this year’s program include precision agriculture, soil management, crop insect pests, crop diseases, and herbicide management. Registration for the event is open.

Registration Information

  • 2-day program: $225 (includes lunch both days)
  • 1-day option: $140 (includes lunch for that day)
  • Earn multiple CCA and 1A credits (exact credit total forthcoming)

The registration link is available at the K‑State Agribusiness Retailers site: https://www.ksagretailers.org/events-training/ksu-field-days/

Lodging & Details

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

Note for K-State Extension agents: A special registration link has been shared via the Ag Agent email listserv; please use it to register.

Session 1 Schedule: July 14-15

table showing the field day agenda for session 1


Session 2 Schedule: July 16-17

table showing the agenda for session 2

 

Peter Tomlinson, Environmental Quality Specialist
ptomlin@ksu.edu