Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program’s active […]
Crop Water Allocator Designed to Help Farmers with Limited Water
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Kansas agriculture has been impacted significantly by the drought conditions across the state, but Kansas State University water extension specialist Jonathan Aguilar said a web-based application can help farmers plan for the future. The K-State Mobile Irrigation Lab includes a crop water allocator […]
Safety on the Farm: Rollover Protection Structures Save Lives, says K-State Official
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University official says a program that offers rebates to farmers could help “close the gap” on more Kansans installing safety kits on tractors and other equipment – and more importantly, save lives. Tawnie Larson, state coordinator of the Rollbars, Rollover Protection Structures […]
Food Safety Applies to Hunting Wild Game, Too
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Safety is an important aspect of hunting, and that includes food safety. How meat is handled at harvest, preservation and preparation are key to flavor and safety of the end product. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said the first step of a […]
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or […]
K-State Plans Farm Transition Conferences in Three Locations
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– The Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics will be hosting three conferences to help farmers and ranchers plan for the transition of their farm to the next generation. The cost for the one-day Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences is $60 for those who register […]
Kansas 4-H Meat Judging Team Wins National Contest
“American Royal win is the first-ever for a Kansas team”
Two Kansans Head to the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event
Clay Center, KS- Two Kansans are heading to the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event October 29th. The first of the three regional qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be held in Ripley, West Virginia. A total of 28 contestants, including our own Lynn Langvart of Chapman, Kansas and Andrew Finlay, […]
Study Aims to Improve Feed Efficiency, Safety of Weaned Pigs
“Swine nutrition student to present findings at K-State Swine Day, Nov. 17”
KDWP to Receive $4.3 Million in Grants to Conserve At-risk Wildlife
Kansas City, Kan. – In an announcement made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Oct. 19, 2022, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will receive a portion of more than $66.7 million in matching grants to be distributed across 16 states and Guam in support of imperiled species. The grant dollars are […]