Ellis County Extension Office

Farmers needing to pick a new variety of wheat or having problems with weed control are encouraged to attend the Ellis County Pre-plant Wheat School on Monday, August 24, in Hays.

The event will begin with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. in the Ellis County Extension Office back meeting room, 601 Main Street, Hays.

According to Ellis County Extension Agriculture Agent Stacy Campbell, topics of discussion by Extension Specialists will be wheat variety selection, disease and weed control options, seed treatment options, optimizing drill performance and other best management practices.

An RMA representative from Kansas will discuss crop insurance and outline the insurance guidelines when using cover crops.

Pre-registration is requested by Friday August 21, by calling (785) 628-9430 or by emailing Theresa at [email protected] .