Caring for Christmas Cacti in the Winter
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— A popular houseplant known for its colorful flowers, the Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera bridgesii) should begin to bloom just in time for Christmas festivities. Christmas cacti and other epiphytic plants are native to South American jungles and grow on other plants for support, said […]
Corn Rootworm Outlook: High 2022 Adult Beetle Activity Suggests Another Challenging Year for CRW Management in 2023
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 6, 2022 — Corn rootworm (CRW) is considered the most damaging and costly pest to corn production in the U.S., causing well over $1 billion in yield losses and control costs each year. Will U.S. corn growers face corn rootworm CRW pressures in 2023 comparable to what they’ve experienced in recent […]
Poinsettias are a Long-Time Holiday Favorite
By Trisha Gedon Stillwater, OK– Although the Christmas tree takes center stage in many homes for holiday decorations, the poinsettia is also a popular addition to seasonal décor. There is no other plant that symbolizes Christmas like the poinsettia. With over 100 varieties available, there’s a poinsettia that will fit almost any holiday style. Traditional […]
Volunteer Trees Need to be Controlled Now
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — During December, many homeowners are focused on Christmas trees, but Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said there are other trees to be thinking about. “Though trees are a vital part of our landscapes, there are situations where volunteer trees need to be […]
Kansas Forest Service Opens Orders for Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedlings
“Plants ranging in size and species approved for conservation plantings, officials say”
KDA Participates in Beef Genetics Trade Mission to Mexico
Manhattan, KS — The Kansas Department of Agriculture partnered with the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE) along with the Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Tennessee departments of agriculture to participate in a trade mission to Mexico on October 25-28, 2022. Participants of the trade mission were Kansas cattlemen Dirck Hoagland of J&N Ranch, […]
K-State, Kansas Corn Set Schedule for Annual Kansas Corn School
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – A popular educational series that provides training and updated information for corn producers in the Midwest is scheduled to kick off in January. K-State Research and Extension agronomist Ignacio Ciampitti said registration is now open for the 2023 Kansas Corn School, […]
A Hotter, Drier Future Could Change How We Eat, How We Breathe and Where We Get Our Water
“Think of this year’s drought as a sort of dress rehearsal to consider the drier, hotter future that scientists predict climate change has in store. Long-lasting droughts could alter the way we live.”
Cattle Chat: Preventing Vitamin A Deficiency
“Because of the regional drought, K-State experts say cattle need to be managed to prevent vitamin A deficiency “
Buying Firewood? Knowing Heat Values Could Aid Your Choice
“K-State’s Upham gives tips for choosing firewood”