Agriculture and Horticulture in the Rolling Prairie District
The Rolling Prairie District offices are your front door to the resources of Kansas State University. Through our office you can obtain information on livestock production, crop production, trees, turf, shrubs, insects, gardens, and other related topics. We also provide services such as insect identification, plant identification, and soil tests with fertilizer recommendations.
Brush & Weed Control Information
- Spot Spraying Rates and Recommendations for Brush Control (PDF File)
- 2025 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland(PDF File)
Leasing Information
2019 Rolling Prairie Extension District Lease Survey Summary
Kansas Agricultural Lease Law Publication
KSU Ag Manager Cropland and Pasture Rental Information
Soil Testing Information
Agriculture Soil Sample Information Sheet
Vegetable Garden Soil Sample Information Sheet
Flowers Soil Sample Information Sheet
Lawns & Turf Soil Sample Information Sheet
What A Soil Test for Gardens Does Not Tell You
Agriculture and Horticulture Links
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Horticulture Information and Links
KSU Horticulture Resource Center
Contact Information
Richard Fechter
Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent
rfechter@ksu.edu
620-374-2174 (Howard Office)
620-515-0149 (Cell)