K-State Extension - Cowley County

09/03/2026

Choosing a wheat variety for next season?

Take a virtual walk through our 2026 Interactive Wheat Plot! Click on individual varieties to view yield results, hear comments, and find additional information from seed companies.

Use the interactive plot alongside results from the Extension Wheat Variety Test Results to help select varieties for your operation.

Explore the plot here:
https://www.sedgwick.k-state.edu/agriculture/interactive-wheat-plot/

Wheat Plot Results:
https://www.sedgwick.k-state.edu/agriculture/documents/2026%20Wheat%20Plot%20Harvest%20Results%20Handout.pdf

09/02/2026

We're starting a new thing called Wits Wednesday inspired by the Wits Workout classes offered by K-State Extension - Cowley County.

Today's challenge - School Teachers -
Warm-up: Recall the names of all of your elementary school teachers.
Challenge: Recall teachers from Middle School and High School.

Give yourself a point for all names that you can recall (give yourself bonus points if you can recall middle school/high school subjects of each teacher).

Share in the chat your overall score to showcase your Wit strength!

Like this activity? Consider signing up for the Wits Workout sessions in partnership with Cowley College Golden Tigers happening on Wednesdays in October and November. Call 620-441-5225 to sign up for the free class.

08/31/2026

Join us for the next Diabetes Connections with K-State Extension session on September 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Finding Your Balance: Healthy Coping for Diabetes. Explore effective coping strategies and connect with others as you continue your diabetes management journey.

This FREE session will help you build confidence in managing stress, navigating challenges, and developing healthy coping skills that support better diabetes management. Learn practical tools to stay steady, positive, and in control—no matter what life brings.

Register online today! https://bit.ly/4v4NNg5
Don’t wait! Spots are limited. Sign up and finish the series strong as you continue building healthier habits to improve your health.

08/31/2026

Today is the last day to donate to your favorite non-profits as part of Legacy Regional Community Foundation promotion. Here's the donation link for Friends of Extension: https://godonate.akoyago.com/.../friends-of-cowley-extension

If you've noticed the green signs with the “Keep five at home” art, that is part of a larger campaign to keep generational wealth in the state. Thanks for supporting local community foundations!

08/21/2026

We're hosting an info session to help potential candidates learn more about the Extension Master Gardener program. Join us on Monday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. to interact with gardeners (and take home some free seeds!) Learn more and apply here: https://www.cowley.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/

08/21/2026

Kudos to Mr. Mixer for mixing it up with our Extension Master Gardeners at Winfield Correctional Facility.

08/17/2026

First notice of Army Worms in Cowley County. Sighted on a Bermuda Lawn south of Winfield.

08/17/2026

We're excited to be part of Legacy Regional Community Foundation Great Give campaign. Your financial contribution helps us grow our local endowment while also maximizing the match opportunity from the Patterson Family Foundation. Philanthropy in our community is always needed! Here's the donation link for Friends of Extension: https://godonate.akoyago.com/legacyregionalfoundation/fund/friends-of-cowley-extension

Donate today (or at least before August 31!):

08/14/2026