Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.
From KSRE Administration
State Extension Advisory Council Update
The State Extension Advisory Council (SEAC) plays a vital role in strengthening communities across Kansas by ensuring that local voices help guide the work of K State Extension.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Brantley | February 24, 2026
Shout Out: Margit Kaltenekker
This week the Shout Out is from Anthony Reardon, Johnson County Horticulture Agent; and is sent for Margit Kaltenekker, Douglas County Agriculture Agent.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | February 24, 2026
News
Tuesday Letter Format to Change on March 3
The format for the Tuesday Letter will change on March 3, though K-State Extension employees will see very little difference in how you submit articles for the weekly newsletter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Pat Melgares | February 24, 2026
Health and Wellness
Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's work in the critical issue of health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | February 24, 2026
Extension Professional Trainings
Livestock PFT Spring Meeting Registration Due Soon
Inviting interested agents to attend the Livestock PFT Spring Meeting to be held March 24-25 at and near US MARC in Clay Center, NE. Hotel block reservations and registration need to be made by February 27.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Aaron Hyland | February 24, 2026
KAE4-HA Spring Development Conference – Save the Date
KAE4-HA invites all professionals working with 4-H Youth Development programs to attend the KAE4-HA Spring Meeting and Youth Development Conference, April 7–9, 2026, at the Sedgwick County Extension Office.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Nickie Harding | February 24, 2026
Publications Update
Extension Publication Update
This week’s updates include a new publication on sprayer boom stability and two new 4-H project publications about small engines and uncrewed aircraft systems.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | February 24, 2026
Calendar of Events
NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event
We want to invite all 4-H and FFA members across the state to join us for an opportunity to participate in an outstanding judging day, NW 4-H Super Saturday. We will host the NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event at FHSU in Hays on Saturday, March 21.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Robyn Trussel | February 24, 2026
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | February 24, 2026
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | February 24, 2026