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Crop nutrient update, Women in Ag program planned
Stacy Campbell
Stacy Campbell

With fertilizer prices continuing to be a significant input cost and the availability issues, it is increasingly important for producers to properly manage their agricultural inputs. To address the topic of nutrient management, K-State Research and Extension, has scheduled four regional programs during the month of January 2023. This program has been designed to help producers understand the fertilizer soil relationships to achieve a greater return from an investment in fertilizer especially in this farm environment with the fertilizer issues. 

The meetings schedule is the following: Jan. 24 – Lincoln – 9:30 a.m. to noon at the St. Patrick Catholic Parish Hall; Jan. 24 – Hays – 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Extension District Office (601 Main St., Hays); Jan. 25 – Colby – 9:30 a.m. to noon at the City Limits Convention Center; Jan. 25 – Norton – 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Norton County Fairgrounds.

The workshop will be presented by Dr. Lucas Haag, KSU NW Region agronomist and Fred Vocasek, senior Lab Servi-Tech agronomist along with local extension agents. Topics will include KSU research updates, soil sampling, fertilizer placement, non-traditional P and N sources and keeping fertility rates along with drought impacts along with a question and answer session. So be sure and bring all your questions with you!  Three CCA credits have been applied for.

There is no cost for the meetings, pre-registration is requested by Wednesday, Jan. 18, for all meetings either online, 2023NC/NWFertility Schools, or by calling Cottonwood Extension Office in Hays to register for the Hays program 785-628-9430, you can also email Theresa tam3@ksu.edu A minimum of 10 pre-registered producers are needed to hold the meeting. Hope to see you there!

The Power of Negotiation & Communication – Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women is a four-part workshop for landowners and tenants, open to anyone, not just women. Will be held starting Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a supper each time. Cost is $50, payable at the door the first night. Cottonwood Extension Offices in both Hays, 601 Main St. and Great Bend, 3007 10th St. will be one of many hosting these in-person workshops in the state, and we have partnered with University of Nebraska and Purdue University. 

There is also an on-line participant only registration. Please note: You will receive more out of this program by attending a local site in-person, because of the personal interaction with local speakers and networking with other participants. It is highly encouraged you attend in-person if at all possible. The online registration was designed for those areas of Kansas where host sites are a long drive, or for absentee landowners that are not residing in the state of Kansas.

For more details and to register www.agmanager.info/events. If you have any questions call 785-628-9430 or 620-793-1910.


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.