Weed Management Spring Field Day
K-State Agricultural Research Center-Hays

Weed Management Spring Field Day

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM CT · 1232 240th Ave. Hays, KS 67601

Practical strategies for Kansas production

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EVENT OVERVIEW

Weeds don’t wait, and neither should your management strategy. The K-State Agricultural Research Center in Hays will host its Weed Management Spring Field Day on Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CT at 1232 240th Avenue, Hays, KS 67601.

This event brings K-State researchers and western Kansas producers together to tackle real weed management challenges facing the region. Attendees will get a firsthand look at practical strategies and emerging technologies, with discussion grounded in the realities of western Kansas cropping and rangeland systems.

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM CT
Location: K-State ARC-Hays, 1232 240th Avenue, Hays, KS 67601
Lunch: Free lunch provided following the program. Help us plan for meals and materials by registering in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVP is appreciated.

PROGRAM TOPICS

Sessions are led by K-State researchers with producer and industry perspective woven throughout.

  • AI and weed recognition for targeted herbicide applications
  • Drone technology for weed management
  • See & Spray technology
  • Autonomous robots for weed control
  • Weed management in pastures and rangelands
  • Occasional tillage for weed management
  • Herbicide programs for weed control in fallow, sorghum, and corn

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jeremie Kouame — K-State weed scientist

Sarah Ganske — K-State Extension weed scientist

Patrick Geier — K-State weed scientist

Keith Harmoney — K-State range scientist

Augustine Obour — K-State soil scientist

Adam Brull — local producer

Industry representatives — TBD

REGISTRATION

Walk-ins are welcome. An RSVP is appreciated but not required — advance registration helps us plan for meals and materials.

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CONTACT / MORE INFORMATION

Questions about the event? Contact Jeremie Kouame at jkouame@ksu.edu or the Agricultural Research Center-Hays at 785-625-3425.