WKREC 2025 Events

Garden City Fall Field Day Plus

Experience hands-on learning and expert insights at the Southwest Research-Extension Center-Garden City Field Day Plus. Join us on August 21, 2025 for a field day focused on water management and productivity in challenging environments. Learn more about the SWREC Fall Field Day Plus.

Agricultural Research Center-Hays Fall Field Day

Save the Date: Limited Irrigation Corn Management Events

Join Dr. Lucas Haag, K-State Cropping Systems Agronomist, for two upcoming events focused on corn production under limited irrigation. Explore over 30 hybrids planted at five seeding rates, hear from seed industry representatives, and learn practical strategies for managing low well capacities. More details coming soon!

You're invited to the 2025 KSU-TAPS Agronomy Twilight Tours—where competition meets innovation and fun. Get hands-on with 29 corn hybrids from 9 leading seed brands, explore the exciting addition of forage sorghum, and see the cutting-edge technologies powering this year’s TAPS contests.

In Garden City, the stakes get even higher with the second annual TAPS Farm Duel—an interactive, one-night-only challenge complete with dinner, football, and cash prizes or join us in Colby for an evening of agronomy, games, giveaways, and good food.

Sept. 4 – SWREC, Garden City | Sept. 8 – NWREC, Colby

Cow Camp 2025

Strong Herds Start with Smart Women
Ready to grow your confidence in the cattle industry? Cow Camp is a hands-on, supportive experience for women building skills in beef cattle management—no matter their starting point. Join us September 10–11 for practical workshops, real connections, and a welcoming space where every question is encouraged.

Learn more and register today!

Western Kansas Forage Conference

Save the date! Join us on November 5, 2025, in Garden City for the Western Kansas Forage Conference at the Southwest Research-Extension Center. Practical insights, local research, and expert speakers you won’t want to miss.