2026 K-State Crop Pest Management Schools – November 17 & 19

K-State Extension will host two Crop Pest Management Schools in November, offering agricultural professionals and producers an opportunity to learn about current pest management challenges and emerging technologies. The schools will focus on weed, insect, and disease management in western and central Kansas, with presentations from K-State specialists and Extension agents.

The same program will be offered at two locations:

  • November 17 – Colby: City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S. Range Ave
  • November 19 – Phillipsburg: Huck Boyd Community Center, 860 Park Street

Both schools will begin with registration at 7:45 a.m., followed by presentations from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Program Topics

The schools will feature research updates, practical management recommendations, and information on emerging technologies and regulations. Presentation topics include:

  • Navigating the Weather – Chip Redmond, K-State Meteorologist and Mesonet Manager
  • Drone Applications and Weed Detection – Deepak Joshi, K-State Precision Agriculture Specialist
  • Weed Control Research Update – Pat Geier, K-State Weed Scientist
  • Glufosinate Applications in Dry Environments – Sarah Ganske, K-State Weed Scientist
  • Understanding Common Weeds – Jeanne Falk Jones, K-State Northwest Area Agronomist, and Craig Dinkle, K-State Extension Agent
  • Insect Pests in 2026 and Those to Watch in 2027 – Anthony Zukoff, K-State Entomologist, and Jessica Butters, K-State Extension Agent
  • The Label Game – Sarah Lancaster, K-State Weed Scientist, Stacy Campbell, and Aaron Hyland, K-State Extension Agents
  • Kansas Regulations (Core Hour) – Kansas Department of Agriculture

Continuing Education Credits

The schools are designed for commercial pesticide applicators, crop consultants, agronomy professionals, and farmers.

Continuing education credits have been requested for both commercial pesticide applicators and Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs):

  • Commercial applicators (Category 1A): Seven credits and one core hour have been requested.
  • Certified Crop Advisers: Eight Pest Management CEUs have been requested.

Registration Information

Registration is $75 per person through November 10 and $100 after November 10.

You can register online at https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest. If you register at the door, cash and checks will be accepted. We are unable to accept credit/debit cards at the door. If inclement weather occurs, the program will be held at a later date in an online format, or you can attend the other location.

For questions, please contact Jeanne Falk-Jones, K-State Extension NW area Agronomist, at 785-462-6281

 

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