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K-State Extension - Riley County Improving the lives of Riley Countians since 1862 Today Extension is the largest, most successful informal educational organization in the world.

Established in 1914, Cooperative Extension is a national educational network designed to extend technical expertise and research findings to help people improve their homes, families, farms, business and communities. Extension programs are funded and guided by a partnership of federal, state and county governments and administered in Kansas State University, the land-grant university. The educational programs are supported and expanded by thousands of volunteers teachers and community leaders. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

Dedicated to a safe, sustainable, competitive food and fiber system and to strong, healthy communities, families, and youth through integrated research, analysis and education. To learn about Riley County Extension, visit www.riley.ksu.edu

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This event is being hosted to our south and it looks top notch! All are welcome to attend.
10/28/2026

This event is being hosted to our south and it looks top notch! All are welcome to attend.

🚨 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟! 𝗦𝗼𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰! 🌱🚜

There's still time to register! Join us for Growing Through Uncertainty, a FREE workshop covering two important topics facing producers today!

🌾 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Ron Telery, Winfield United

🌱 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 – Dr. Rodrigo Onofre & Dr. Eric Adee, K-State Agronomy

📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰
⏰ 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
📍 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
🍽️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱!

📞 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Call 785-765-3821 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts, ask questions, and gain valuable information for your operation!

We hope to see you there!

We were excited to be part of the Flint Hills Discovery Center homeschool festival. We spoke to over 100 families about ...
10/26/2026

We were excited to be part of the Flint Hills Discovery Center homeschool festival.

We spoke to over 100 families about school enrichment programs and Riley County 4-H!

10/23/2026

Yellow and Caucasian bluestems can compete aggressively with our native plant communities. Kansas researchers have been studying whether changing the timing of prescribed fire can help.

In one K-State study, a single August burn resulted in a 38% reduction in Caucasian bluestem basal cover one year after treatment. Researchers also recorded a 20–40% increase in native species richness.

That doesn't mean one burn is a magic fix. It does show why Kansas land managers are taking a closer look at late-summer and early-fall fire as part of an integrated management plan.
🔥 Right fire.
🌾 Right place.
📅 Right time.
🎯 Clear objective.

Prescribed fire is a management tool, not just a tradition.

🌾 First Step: Harvest 📈Second Step: ARC/PLC DecisionsHarvest is rolling across Riley County, and while getting this year...
10/22/2026

🌾 First Step: Harvest
📈Second Step: ARC/PLC Decisions

Harvest is rolling across Riley County, and while getting this year's crop out of the field is the top priority, it's also time to start thinking about your 2026 ARC and PLC elections. The good news? Enrollment is open through December 11, so there's still plenty of time to review your options.

Use K-State's ARC/PLC decision tool: 🔗 https://www.agmanager.info/ag-policy/farm-bill-0/tradeoff-between-20262027-arc-and-plc

Need more assistance? Beginning in November, our Ag Extension agent will be offering one-on-one ARC/PLC decision appointments through the Extension Office. Bring your FSA Form 156EZ, and we'll review your options together.

Schedule an Appointment:
📞 785-537-6350
📧 [email protected]

Until then, stay safe, enjoy the harvest weather, and best wishes for a successful fall harvest! 🌽☀️

Several of our agents were recognized last night at our Annual Extension Conference for years of service to K-State Exte...
10/21/2026

Several of our agents were recognized last night at our Annual Extension Conference for years of service to K-State Extension 🎉.

Lindsay - 5 years
Megan - 10 years
Gregg - 30 years!!!

Thank you all for your dedication!

Congratulations to our Riley County 4-H Livestock Judging team as they represented Kansas 4-H this weekend at the Americ...
10/18/2026

Congratulations to our Riley County 4-H Livestock Judging team as they represented Kansas 4-H this weekend at the American Royal 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest. There were 4-H teams present from 20 different states. We are very proud of this group for representing Riley and Kansas 4-H so well!

There is still time to register and join us for the Deer Processing Workshop to get ready for deer season. This hands‑on...
10/17/2026

There is still time to register and join us for the Deer Processing Workshop to get ready for deer season. This hands‑on educational evening will cover field dressing and processing your own deer, complete with a live demonstration led by Dr. Drew Ricketts, K‑State Extension Wildlife Specialist.
📅 Date: October 29th
📍 Marshall County Fairgrounds – Riverside Park, Blue Rapids, KS
🍽️ Dinner & registration at 6:00 PM
🎥 Program begins at 6:30 PM
This event is free, but registration is required.
Register by calling 785‑537‑6350 or online at: https://forms.gle/ekGSHCxbFyhbtYzZ9
Come learn, refresh your skills, and get ready for a great season in the Kansas outdoors.

Our neighbors from Wabaunsee County K-State Extension have invited local producers to this great event happening October...
10/14/2026

Our neighbors from Wabaunsee County K-State Extension have invited local producers to this great event happening October 24th! RSVPs are due soon, so let us know you're coming and we'll save you a seat (and lunch!).

Ranch & Range Tour is set to be a great time at Downey Ranch. Don't forget to RSVP by tomorrow, October 15 by calling our office at 785-765-3821. We look forward to seeing you all next weekend!
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