Kansas Corn STEM

Kansas Corn STEM is the educational initiative of @kscorn for K-12 teachers offering units, resources and professional development training free to KS teachers.

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By now all the corn in Kansas is planted. As corn grows taller it gains leaves, and the number of leaves tells us what stage of development the crop is in. Learn more about corn’s growth stages with Dr. Rachel Veenstra at K-State here https://t.co/AkGxXmIOrZ

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Teaching multiple grades?
Need to keep kids engaged?
Not an ag expert? No problem!
Our Homeschool Lesson Kits are designed to make learning fun and easy—for you and your kids.
Check them out at https://t.co/OYL7ppCzF0

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Happy National Cheese Day! Cheese has been declared America’s favorite dairy product, with the average American consuming more than 40 lbs. of cheese annually.

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We are one week away from Seed to STEM 2026! Who’s getting excited?

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Happy Dairy Month! 🥛🐄
Looking for fun, classroom-ready dairy facts and resources? Be sure to check out our friends at Midwest Dairy Association!
Explore their Kansas-specific dairy infographic here: https://t.co/pUoBes4MSQ

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Shelly Robinson with Kansas Corn STEM spent the day engaging with future leaders at the Kansas FFA Opportunity Career Fair. Students worked to “break out” of the box to earn their free gift while exploring the many career opportunities within the agriculture industry.

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This Memorial Day, Kansas Corn STEM honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice has helped protect the freedoms we value every day including the opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate in classrooms across Kansas.

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Plan ahead for next year! Renew your Mystery of Corn Reader Subscription before summer! We are now accepting requests for the 2026-2027 school year at https://t.co/Hoz4HONUFe

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Corn farmers and cattle producers work hand in hand to feed one of the most important partnerships in agriculture. Read more about why this partnership matters to every Kansan: https://t.co/fBnyAUCf4U

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The grain grown by Kansas farmers isn’t exported out the same way it leaves the field. Value is added through feeding livestock, producing ethanol and other bioproducts that other countries need. This creates market demand for crops and creates jobs throughout the U.S.

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Agent X, a Kansas Corn STEM detective, has been working hard to investigate mysteries related to corn. Today the question is, “What does it look like inside a grain bin?”
https://t.co/aCLDtvWri8

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Update from Central Kansas last week. Planting season is going strong through most of the state right now!

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#Plant26 Update from Paul Penner in Marion County:
“Corn planting has been quite an experience. At first we had some moisture, then it was hot and windy and the ground dried out quite a bit. Moisture was about 4 inches deep so a lot guys were planting in the dust. We had 2 hail events and the rain was so hard that the ground was compacted, so corn emergence has not been 100%. We’ve also had wheat frost twice with temperatures getting below 17 degrees. Some people are replanting corn, some are choosing not to because it’s too expensive. So far what I’ve seen emerged on my field I think is a good stand.”

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We’re just one month away from Seed to STEM 2026!

Over the next few weeks, our education team will be hard at work preparing totes and classroom materials. Each tote is packed with $500 worth of supplies and resources that teachers can take back to their classrooms.

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May is #TradeMonth!
Did you know U.S. corn travels far beyond our borders? U.S. corn plays an important role in feeding and fueling the world. 🌽🗺️
Check out this graphic to see where U.S. corn is exported and how trade helps build demand for farmers at home.

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🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week 🌟
Thank you to the educators who bring agriculture and STEM to life in Kansas classrooms. Your work inspires the next generation of innovators, farmers, and leaders. 🌽
#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

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Don’t miss your chance to get kits shipped this school year! We will resume mailing kits in August.

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Jarrett Bink of Splitter Farms provides an update from Rice County on current weather conditions and planting progress.

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Want to help students connect what they’re learning about corn to real-world careers? Check out AgExplorer from the National FFA Organization! Help students discover how what they’re learning today can shape their future tomorrow. 🌱
🔗 Explore careers: https://t.co/tSVFxeJfe7

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May is #BeefMonth! If you’re still looking for resources to celebrate, checkout our Kansas Beef Readers available online at https://t.co/h2MwEmwAp9

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May 8th is the last day to request materials for this school year! We will return to mailing supplies in August. Request can be made at https://t.co/5zZ5rGH347