K-State Receives $750K Grant to Spur Local Food Systems in Kansas
“Despite the state’s ag prowess, many don’t have access to nutritious food”
Exploring Data-Rich Maps in Riley County
Riley County, KS- Last week, Governor Kelly proclaimed November 16 as GIS day in Kansas, recognizing that use and application of geospatial technology is crucial to operating our infrastructure, sustaining our natural resources, and stimulating economic growth. Although we benefit from the work of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) departments across the nation, most of what they […]
Will Strawberry Plants Survive a Cold Winter?
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Strawberry plants need time to gradually adjust to winter conditions and temperature drops to become cold resistant. Sudden changes in temperature can severely damage strawberry plants, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. “Strawberry plants are better able to withstand […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Can Fig Trees Grow in Kansas?
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Figs aren’t a popular fruit to grow in Kansas, but Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham says it can be done. More hardy varieties can withstand the state’s cold winters and produce fruit by the following fall, he notes. “Most fig […]
Got Milk? Kansas Dairies Say Yes, and Plenty Of It
“Industry’s growth gets boost from extension, research at K-State”
Cattle Chat: Forages, Time of Year Influence Mineral Supplementation
“K-State beef cattle experts recommend turning to local experts for advice on supplementing cow’s diets”