K-State Research and Extension

Crops

The crop science programs are diverse and include all disciplines related to crop production: agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, biological and agricultural engineering and more. The K-State Research and Extension team communicates and translates research findings into practical education programs with the final goal of assisting Kansans to improve current production practices and profitability.

• 2023 Wheat Plot Results
• Head to Head Comparisons - Wheat Variety Database

Crops & Livestock

K-State Research and Extension animal science is a diverse program that conducts research on animal health, breeding, and nutrition for several species. Research conducted in food science and meat science helps ensure safe, high quality food and consumer products. The extension program uses research results to provide Kansans with practical educational programs that enhance and improve current practices.

• K-State Crops & Livestock Information

Industrial Hemp

• Industrial Hemp

Farmers Cooperatives & Grain Elevators

• Belle Plaine & Conway Springs Coop
• Caldwell Coop
• Mid Kansas Coop
• Scoular Grain Elevator
• Progressive Ag Coop

 Chemical 

• Wickman Chemicals

Wildlife

You will find information about common wildlife animals in Kansas and how to control them safely. While wildlife can be a nuisance and damage property, they can be managed for safe interaction between people and the animal. Information is also available about managing wildlife habitats. "How to" videos are also available to learn how to set traps, transport trapped animals, and safely release trapped animals.

Forestry

The Kansas Forest Service, successor to the Kansas Commissioner of Forestry Office, is the Nation’s fifth oldest state forestry agency. Created by legislative act in 1887, the Kansas Forest Service serves rural landowners, communities, rural fire districts, forest and arboriculture industries, and citizens of the state through its Conservation Tree and Shrub Planting, Fire Management, Community Forestry, Rural Forestry, Marketing and Utilization, and Forest Health programs. The Kansas Forest Service is housed as an independent agency within K-State Research and Extension. The agency receives its direction from a mission statement that reads: "Care of Natural Resources and Service To People Through Forestry" 

Water

Water affects every facet of our lives, from drinking supplies to recreation. Its quality determines how and if it can be used.

Environment

K-State Research and Extension helps Kansans balance use and protection of natural resources today and into the future. Every department, office, and center within our organization provides expertise and information in these areas.  Our efforts in this area are most apparent through Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources, and the Environment (KCARE) and Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops (KCSAAC).