Crop Water Allocator Designed to Help Farmers with Limited Water
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Kansas agriculture has been impacted significantly by the drought conditions across the state, but Kansas State University water extension specialist Jonathan Aguilar said a web-based application can help farmers plan for the future. The K-State Mobile Irrigation Lab includes a crop water allocator […]
Horseradish Is In-Season
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Horseradish, a root vegetable cultivated and used worldwide as a spice and condiment, is ready to be dug and used in the kitchen after a hard freeze kills the foliage, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham, That typically means it is ready […]
Family Day Launches Military Month Exhibit
“The museum’s Military Month exhibit (Nov 4-27) includes historic uniforms on loan from Fort Riley Museum’s traveling 1st Infantry display as well as a variety of military vehicles.”
Safety on the Farm: Rollover Protection Structures Save Lives, says K-State Official
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University official says a program that offers rebates to farmers could help “close the gap” on more Kansans installing safety kits on tractors and other equipment – and more importantly, save lives. Tawnie Larson, state coordinator of the Rollbars, Rollover Protection Structures […]
Brian R. Peete Selected as Next RCPD Director
Manhattan, KS– Brian R. Peete has been selected by the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency (Law Board) as the next Director of the Riley County Police Department. Peete will be the 6th Director since the RCPD was established in 1974. He currently serves as the Chief of Police in Montpelier, Vt. where he leads a […]
K-State Student Wins Graduate Award at World Food Prize Contest
“Ranabhat’s research uncovers benefits of insecticide netting in stored grain areas”
Ignoring Vehicle Recalls can be Risky: Check To Protect
“What you don’t know can hurt you,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavioral Safety Manager, Bureau of Transportation Safety.”
Continued KDOT Staffing Shortages Could Impact Highway Snow, Ice Removal Efforts
Kansas- The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner. “We want […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Rebeca Herrera, Patricia Seanz-Reyes – Emporia HOTT
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Emporia is HOTT. In this case, I’m not referring to the temperature. HOTT is an acronym for Hispanics Of Today and Tomorrow, an organization that is working to promote higher education opportunities for Hispanic students in […]
Food Safety Applies to Hunting Wild Game, Too
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Safety is an important aspect of hunting, and that includes food safety. How meat is handled at harvest, preservation and preparation are key to flavor and safety of the end product. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said the first step of a […]