K-State Extension - Kingman County

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Choosing a wheat variety involves more than comparing yield numbers. Disease and insect resistance and other agronomic characteristics can play an important role in how a variety performs in a particular environment. The updated Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2026 is now available to help with those decisions.

Read the latest Agronomy eUpdate article here: https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdates/2026/issue-1119-september-3/kansas-wheat-variety-guide-2026.html

Find the 2026 Wheat Variety Guide here:https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/kansas-wheat-variety-guide-2026_MF991.pdf

08/27/2026

4-H Families, the September 4-H Newsletter is out! Take a minute and catch up on all the latest information!

Email from Kingman County Extension Office September 4-H Newsletter Kansas State Fair Kingman County will be represented at the Kansas State Fair with 12 entries in the Dog Show, two teams in the Crop

08/25/2026

Proposed volunteer control windows across Kansas aim to reduce wheat streak mosaic risk. These windows span the 30 days before the optimal winter wheat planting date in each region. 🌾⁠
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Here are key considerations for successful wheat-free windows:⁠

🟡Terminate all volunteer wheat so it’s completely dead before your regional window begins.⁠

🟡Delay fall wheat planting until the end of the window, if possible.⁠

🟡Avoid planting other winter cereals (like rye or triticale) during this time, as they can carry curl mites.⁠

🟡A regional break in the green bridge helps curl mites die off before wheat planting.⁠

🟡Volunteer wheat emerging after the window is less concerning, as it aligns with winter wheat establishment.⁠

🟡Community-wide coordination is essential for success.⁠
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Tap the link in our comments for more info 🔗

08/20/2026

The 5th Annual Color Run will be here before we know it! This is an amazing community event that brings together people for a great cause. This event will be on September 26 from 7 to 10 am at Riverside Park. If you would like to run, walk, or volunteer, please get registered today!

The Kingman County Color Run is just around the corner. If you would like a free t-shirt, you must register before Sept. 10. Please visit our website at www.kingmanhc.com/event/1733 to easily register as a walker/runner or vendor. This is free community event.

08/19/2026

We never shared pictures from our time at the Wildlife Workshop held in late July. Members learned about wildlife habitat, track identification, and Kansas wildlife facts! Everyone had a great time!

07/29/2026

Families, the August newsletter is out!

Email from Kingman County Extension Office You don't want to miss this. August 4-H Newsletter Summer Programming We have one more workshop before we wrap up our summer fun! Register today and join us

07/29/2026

🌱 Thinking about adding winter canola to your crop rotation?

Join us for a Winter Canola Meeting on Thursday, August 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kingman Expo Center! Learn from industry experts, gain practical production tips, and discover why more growers are paying attention to winter canola.

📍 Please RSVP by scanning the QR code or contact Grace at the Extension Office. We hope to see you there!

07/28/2026

The 2026 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes entry deadline is quickly approaching on this Saturday, August 1. All 4-H'ers must be entered by their local extension office.
For more information about Livestock Sweepstakes or entry details, contact your local extension office.
Rules and tentative schedule: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/.../livestock_sweepstakes/

The 2026 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes entry deadline is quickly approaching on this Saturday, August 1. All 4-H'ers must be entered by their local extension office.

For more information about Livestock Sweepstakes or entry details, contact your local extension office.

Rules and tentative schedule: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/youth-programs/events/livestock_sweepstakes/

07/28/2026

🎬 Got a phone? That's all you need! If you have an interest in a certain career, we encourage you to enter the Cool Careers Video Contest. Here's what it takes: film a real professional, tell their story, and compete for a share of $1000 in cash prizes! 💰 Ages 10-18, 4-H or not, teams of 1-4. Deadline: August 2, 2026. Lights, camera, career! 🎥✨ Details at Kansas4-H.org