Lindsay Shorter, Riley County Extension Office

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Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the annual Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting and Banquet at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 26th, 2026, at Pottorf Hall in Manhattan.

The schedule for the evening includes a ribeye steak dinner and the election of RCLA directors. Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State Extension Veterinary Entomologist, will be presenting about the Asian Longhorn Tick and the threat it poses to Kansas cattle and humans.

Reservations to attend the RCLA Annual Banquet are needed by January 21st. The $25 charge includes both the steak dinner and membership in the Riley County Livestock Association. Spouses and guests are invited to attend for an additional $25 per person for the meal.

Call the Riley County Extension Office at 785-537-6350 to make reservations or register online at www.riley.ksu.edu under “events”.