Is it Poison Ivy or Virginia Creeper?
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS. — Poison ivy and Virginia creeper are different in appearance during the growing season because of their leaflet patterns, but are much more similar in the winter when they have dropped their leaves, which begs the question: Why should we care? “The […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Curtis and Lori Swenson, C&L Crafts
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University The design cut into the wood is beautiful, detailed, intricate – and handmade. It was not produced with a laser cutter or computer-aided design, but rather, entirely by hand by a remarkably skilled craftsman in rural Kansas. […]
Cover Your Acres conference set for Jan. 17-18 in Oberlin
K-State Research and Extension news service Oberlin, KS– Kansas State University will host the 20th annual Cover Your Acres conference Jan. 17-18 at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, providing agricultural producers, consultants and experts a look at what’s driving profitability in northwest Kansas farms. Early registration is due by Jan. 10. The […]
K-State Plans Workshops to Support Locally Grown Foods in Kansas
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – Kansas State University will be hosting workshops in three Kansas locations to help the state’s meat, poultry and egg producers capitalize on growing demand for those products. The Kansas Local Meat Marketing workshops are scheduled for Feb. 3 in Wichita, Feb. […]
2023-24 SowBridge Educational Series Registration Open for Swine Producers
Manhattan, KS— Registration is now underway for SowBridge, a 15 college and university cooperative distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues. Programming begins in early February and will be provided online through Zoom or via call-in option. Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University extension […]
KDA Offers Farmers’ Market and Direct-to-Consumer Virtual Workshop Series
Manhattan, KS- The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer virtual workshops February 6-10, 2023, to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and also for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. The workshop series includes five online Lunch and Learn sessions. “Over the past two years, we’ve […]
The Keystone Pipeline is Back in Business While the Kansas Oil Spill Cleanup Continues
Washington, KS- Crude oil began flowing through the Keystone pipeline from Nebraska through Kansas to Oklahoma again this week. For now, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires the pipeline segment to operate at a lower pressure than when it burst. The pressure must stay 20% lower than when the Keystone’s biggest-ever spill happened on Dec. […]
Gardening Withdrawals? Start Seeds Indoors
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— The temperatures are cold, snow is on the ground and gardeners are stuck inside. Fortunately, starting seeds indoors is a great kick-start to the spring garden. “Obtain your seeds from a reputable source, including garden centers and seed catalogs,” said Kansas State University horticulture […]
Cattle Chat: Use Calving Pasture Rotation to Prevent Disease Spread
Manhattan, KS- As cows begin calving K-State experts advise moving the pregnant cows to new pastures every few weeks to reduce disease spread among the newborns By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is […]
Preparation is Key to a Successful Calving Season
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Kansas State University veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek said being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will bring home the newborn calves successfully. “We’re approaching the end of the second trimester and moving into the third trimester which means […]