A series of six K-State Soybean Production Schools will be offered in late January and early February to provide in-depth training targeted for soybean producers and key-stakeholders. The schools will be sponsored by the Kansas Soybean Commission, and conducted by K-State Research and Extension.  

The schools will cover a number of issues facing soybean growers including weed control, crop production practices, nutrient management and soil fertility, insects, risk management, and disease management.

The dates are set and specific locations have been chosen with schools located across the state, the locations closest to our area are only listed. 

Beloit - Jan. 25 (Tuesday) - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; First Christian Church in Beloit, 321 N. Mill Street. Contact: Sandra Wick, swick@ksu.edu

Newton - Feb. 1 (Tuesday) – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Meridian Conference Center, 1420 E. Broadway Ct. Contact: Ryan Flaming, flaming@ksu.edu

Oakley - Feb. 8 (Tuesday) – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, 3083 U.S. 83. Contact: Kelsi Wertz, kjwertz@ksu.edu

Great Bend - Feb. 8 (Tuesday) – 3 to 7 p.m.; Knights of Columbus Hall, 723 Main Street. Contact: Stacy Campbell, 785-628-9430, scampbel@ksu.edu

Lunch/dinner will be provided courtesy of the Kansas Soybean Commission. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to pre-register by Wednesday, Jan. 19. Online registration is available at http://bit.ly/KSUSoybean. You can also register by emailing/calling the nearest K-State Research and Extension office for the location you plan to attend.

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