Red Cross Response in 2022: Donations Help Most Vulnerable Facing Disasters and Blood Crisis
Kansas-— 2022 has been a year of crisis for families in Kansas and around the world — from extreme climate disasters to global emergencies like the conflict in Ukraine to the first-ever national American Red Cross blood crisis. “Whether a crisis is felt by an entire community or a single person, it turns lives upside […]
Osage Students Talk to Stars: Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann Aboard Space Station
Osage Nation, OK- Osage Nation students will have the opportunity to hear from crew members aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts will answer questions from students at Daposka Ahnkodapi, the Osage Nation Language Immersion School, and Osage students from the community at a LIVE event on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Osage County Fairgrounds, […]
Kansas Farm Bureau to hold 104th annual meeting in Manhattan Dec. 3-5
Manhattan, KS— Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) will celebrate its 104th annual meeting Dec. 3-5 in Manhattan. “I’m excited we will be gathering again to conduct the work of the state’s largest general farm organization,” says Rich Felts, president of Kansas Farm Bureau. “I’m so glad I’ll get to celebrate with our members, county Farm Bureaus and friends from across […]
Cattle Chat: Managing a Post-Weaning Parasite
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Tummy troubles can be miserable and if diarrhea is a symptom, it can lead to a serious illness in people and cattle, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “Newly weaned calves […]
‘Click It or Ticket’ Enforcement Campaign Kicks into High Gear Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Topeka,KS. – The Kansas Department of Transportation is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to raise awareness of its “Click It or Ticket” campaign during the busy Thanksgiving weekend. Law enforcement agencies will have an increased presence on roadways to check for speeders, seat belt use, and any […]
Calving Schools Planned
Manhattan, KS– In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning on a series of calving schools in January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. A.J. Tarpoff, […]
Budgeting for the Winter Holidays
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— The beginning of the winter holiday season has begun, filled with food, family, friends and fun. Kansas State University personal financial planning specialist Elizabeth Kiss says that as celebrations are planned, it is important to consider the mental and financial stresses of the […]
Remember Lives Lost in Traffic Crashes: World Day of Remembrance is Nov. 20
Topeka, KS– World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is commemorated on the third Sunday in November to pay tribute to the people killed and seriously injured on roads around the world. This year, WDoR is Nov. 20 and recognizes the victims, families and communities affected by traffic crashes and urges motorists to […]
K-State Veterinarian Offers Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain in Pets
Manhattan, KS— The holiday season is filled with hearty, delicious food, visiting with friends and family, decreased physical activity, busy schedules and weight gain. According to a Kansas State University veterinarian, it is also a time for our family pets to gain weight as well. According to Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the university’s Veterinary […]
Feds Give ‘Threatened’ Protection to Lesser Prairie Chickens in Kansas, with Flexibility for Industry
The federal government will list the lesser prairie chicken as threatened in Kansas and neighboring states, triggering protections under federal law starting next year. A smaller, isolated population of the same grouse species in part of Texas and New Mexico will be listed as endangered and receive stricter protection. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the […]