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Bring more life to your landscape 🌼 K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan shares how native plants can boost biodiversity, attract pollinators and even reduce water and maintenance in your garden. Read the story and get planting ideas: extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publi…

'Available Soil Water at Planting and Management Decisions Related to This' is the topic on K-State CropTalk today! Join us from 12 - 1:00 pm CT. Speakers: @ksudrylandsoils & John Holman, K-State Agronomists Register to link to join via Zoom or YouTube: bit.ly/KSUCropTalk

The latest K-State Agronomy eUpdate is here. This week: EPA dicamba approvals through 2027, frost-seeding legumes into cool-season forages, the updated 2026 Kansas Crop Planting Guide, winter outlook insights, and upcoming schools. bit.ly/4rFR96I #kstateagronomy

K-State Weed Management Schools run Feb. 16-20 across northwest & north central Kansas. Get updates on Palmer amaranth, kochia, cost-effective control strategies, and the 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide. bit.ly/4qiXiVu #kstateagronomy

'Understanding Flex Leases' starts at noon today, as the first session of the K-State CropTalk webinar series. @kstateagecon Farm Economist Robin Reid will discuss types of flex leases. Register to join us at bit.ly/KSUCropTalk

K-State Forage Schools are coming up Feb. 3–5 across western Kansas. Learn how winter and summer forages can fit into your operation, with research-backed insights from K-State specialists. 📍 Multiple locations 🎓 2 CCA credits (Crop Mgmt) 📝 Free to attend Register by Feb. 2: bit.ly/ForageSchools @kstateag #Forage #Agriculture

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As Kansas is about to experience very cold temperatures, livestock producers might want to prepare their livestock, facilities and themselves. K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, is on today's show to discuss his recommendations. agtodayksu.libsyn.com/2102-preparing…

The Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program has opened applications for Class XVIII, which begins in August. The deadline to apply is April 1. ksre-learn.com/karl-opens-app…

The latest Agronomy eUpdate is live! This week features pre-plant kochia control strategies, cover crop breeding efforts, multiple upcoming conferences and schools, soil fertility updates, and registration now open for the 2026 Agronomy Science & Solutions Virtual Conference. bit.ly/3NB9u6i #kstateagronomy

Join the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference, Feb. 3-4. This two day program connects the latest agronomy research with practical on farm decisions across Kansas crops. bit.ly/4bCuUK9 #kstateagronomy

Do you know where your weather forecast data comes from when you click on your weather app? Have you explored the features on the KS Mesonet? You will explore that and more in the talk by @ksmesonet at Cover Your Acres on Jan 20-21 in Oberlin. Register: CoverYourAcres.com

Even in the winter, home gardens need water. K-State's Cynthia Domenghini shares tips for watering common areas of the yard. ksre-learn.com/watering-winte… #KSRE

Cover Your Acres Jan 20-21 in Oberlin Discounted registration through Jan 14 Registration & Details: CoverYourAcres.com Sessions focused on both farm economics and crop production, with research-backed information Relevant for your operation in NW KS and central High Plains

Monica Walker is one of those people quietly making Western Kansas stronger every day. From helping families save on Medicare, to expanding health access for Spanish-speaking residents, to supporting Ogallala Aquifer conversations with farmers — this is K-State Extension at its best. Read her People with Purpose story here 👇

Happy 2026! The latest eUpdate is here, with articles on planting native seed mixes for rangeland, seed production for brome and fescue, the 2026 Chemical Weed Control Guide, and more! bit.ly/3Ncdom3 #ksag

After the holidays, your Christmas tree can still give back. 🎄 From wildlife habitat to mulch and firewood, K-State Extension offers tips for reusing or disposing of trees safely and sustainably. ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-publi…

Cover Your Acres Winter Conference registration is open! Join us for both Crop Production and Farm Business topics! Register to attend: northwest.ksu.edu/CoverYourAcres Cost to attend (if registered by Jan 14): Jan 20- $60, Jan 21- $55 and $80 for both. Same program offered each day.