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”
Change in Seasons? There’s Still Work in the Garden
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— With a change of seasons, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said there are some important factors to consider when taking care of your home garden Knotweed Control “Knotweed is an annual that germinates in late February or early March,” Upham said. “So a […]
Idabel, OK Tornado Residents Receive Help from Local Non-Profit
Idabel, OK- Any disaster is scary, but what comes after it unites one and all. The National Weather Service upgraded the Idabel, Oklahoma tornado that tore through McCurtain County on Friday, November 4th to an EF-4, the first EF-4 since May 2016. Idabel has a population of about 7,000 people and can be found in […]
Protect Trees and Shrubs from Rabbits this Winter
“K-State horticulture expert offers tips to prevent rabbits from nibbling on newly planted trees and shrubs”
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold Last Meeting of 2022
Kansas City, KS– The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2022 on November 17. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with an introduction of Commissioners and guests, a review of agenda items, approval of past minutes, and public comment on items not listed on the agenda. Kansas Department […]