Cattle Chat: Knowing What Ranch Records to Keep
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- The beginning of a new year often is an opportunity to reflect upon the past and set goals for the future. On a ranching operation, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts say it is a good time to make recordkeeping and management […]
Even in Winter, Gardens Need Water
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Snow across portions of Kansas provided relief to landscapes during an abnormally dry December. But Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said yards may need another shot of moisture to alleviate stress in lawns and gardens. “A good, deep watering with moisture reaching […]
K-State Garden Hour Kicks Off 2023 Lineup
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS Even during the heart of winter, a popular online gardening series is drawing hundreds of Kansans to its monthly, lunch-hour programs. Organizers of the K-State Garden Hour say the 2023 lineup – which kicked off on Jan. 4 – will continue a […]
The Keystone Operator Must Repay Some — Not All — of the Tax Dollars Spent on its Kansas Oil Spill
Washington, KS- When the Keystone pipeline burst in rural Kansas last month, county workers rushed to build an emergency dam on Mill Creek. Meanwhile, federal agencies dispatched pipeline and environmental experts to the scene. And the state set about sampling water and searching for injured animals. All of this costs taxpayers — from transporting and […]
Emporia State’s King Lake Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Emporia, KS– King Lake on the Emporia State University campus received its first stocking of rainbow trout Jan. 12, thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the university. Approximately 1,000 trout were introduced to the lake, according to Ben Neely, KDWP Fisheries biologist. King Lake, which opened […]
K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day Scheduled for March 3
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – A discussion on how U.S. farmers can navigate the carbon market will highlight Kansas State University’s 110th annual Cattlemen’s Day 2023, set for Friday, March 3 at Weber Hall in Manhattan. Jason Sawyer, the chief science officer for the East Foundation, is scheduled to […]
Backyard Birds Need Food, Water During Winter
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Outdoor gardening may fall to the wayside in the winter months, but some bird species stick around through the cold. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said food is the resource most lacking for birds during the winter, and they will flock to your feeder. […]
Hiawatha Farmer Sweeps 2022 Soybean Yield Contest; Highest Value Entry Out of Abilene
Hiawatha, KS- Another growing season has passed and the 2022 Yield and Value Contests entries paint a picture of the growing conditions measured in regions across the state. A decrease in the average contest yield is indicative of drought pressures and high heat indexes throughout the 2022 summer. “Even though the growing season created […]
Preventing Frost Damage to Fruit Trees this Spring
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- As fruit tree selection begins for the spring, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said certain species will be more sensitive to frost and, thus, decreased fruit production. “Spring in Kansas is often unsettled with apricot and peach tree flowers being […]
Recent Water Testing by KDHE Shows Decrease of Contaminants in Washington County Streams Caused by Oil Spill
Topeka, KS- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced today that results from recent water testing on Mill Creek show a decrease in the concentration of contaminants over time and a downward trend in contaminants on Little Blue River. KDHE has been sampling the water in Mill Creek, located in Washington County, following […]