The Heat Killed so Many Kansas Cattle in June that the Only Place to Take Carcasses was a Landfill
Many of the cattle killed by heat stress last month in southwest Kansas went into a landfill.
KU Research Suggests More Food Assistance for Families Can Keep Kids Out of Foster Care
“Advocates want Kansas to expand food stamps to keep more kids out of state custody.”
Federal Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Environmental Clean-Up Program
“From the beginning, this lawsuit was a political exercise with little basis in law,” said Attorney General John O’Connor. “The district court found no real problem, and now the D.C. Circuit has held that the case should have never been allowed in the first place. Oklahoma is grateful for that decision. Court battles like this can take years, unfortunately, but defending Oklahoma’s interests is always worth it.”
Governor Kelly Announces Approved Expansion of Medicaid Coverage to Kansas Mothers Postpartum
“Our efforts to expand health care coverage have paid off, benefiting moms and giving babies a stronger start to life,” said Governor Kelly. “This bipartisan work will reduce maternal mortality, improve child development, and save Kansans money on vital health care.”
Video: How to Control Flies on Livestock
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- In this video, K-State Research and Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds outlines the best ways to control flies in livestock herds, a problem that she says “plagues most producers most years.” While most people associate flies as one breed, there are actually four types that […]
Reps. Mann, Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Protections
“Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously – especially regarding issues concerning our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Mann.”
Sen. Marshall: Amelia Earhart Statue Will Inspire Visitors From Around the World
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today spoke on the Senate floor about Amelia Earhart and about this week’s statue unveiling. After waiting more than 20 years, Amelia Earhart’s statue will replace fellow Atchison native and former U.S. Senator John Ingalls as a part of the renowned collection of statues in the U.S. Capitol. […]
Kansans Will Soon Head to the Polls to Decide High-Stakes Vote on the Future of Abortion Rights
Topeka, KS— Kansans have been arguing with each other about abortion for at least a generation. But the stakes have never been this high. The U.S. Supreme Court says states are free to outlaw abortion. The Kansas Supreme Court says, sure, but only if you first change the state constitution. And the Legislature, dominated by […]
Setting Goals is Emphasis for Newer, Older 4-Hers
“While goals vary, the foundation is very similar”
Cattle Chat: Reasons to Test Hay for Quality
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — For the health-conscious consumer, time spent reading the nutrient profiles of food packages is an important strategy to maintain a well-balanced diet. In much the same way, beef producers who know the nutrient profile of the hay they are feeding their […]