Holiday Blooms Need to be Planted Soon
“Popular amaryllis known to bloom 3-4 times during the season”
Cattle Chat: Unexpected Cow Death Questions Answered
“K-State beef cattle veterinarians explain a blood-borne disease that can afflict herds in the fall”
Watching Out for Water: Watershed Specialists Help Protect Kansas Water
By Melissa Harvey, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — For farmers and ranchers in Kansas, drought concerns are always looming, so community conversations about conservation and water use are ongoing and vital. Concerns are ever present about ponds dwindling to muddy puddles, and recently irrigators learned that the Ogallala Aquifer […]
Up to 1 Million Birds Count on Kansas Wetlands During Migration. Drought has Left them High and Dry
Hays, KS— Pull off Kansas 156 in Barton County during a wet year, and it might feel like you took a wrong turn into Florida. This part of central Kansas is home to the largest interior wetlands in the country: Cheyenne Bottoms. It can hold nearly 10 billion gallons of water. But after months of intense […]
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 […]
Horseradish Is In-Season
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Horseradish, a root vegetable cultivated and used worldwide as a spice and condiment, is ready to be dug and used in the kitchen after a hard freeze kills the foliage, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham, That typically means it is ready […]
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 […]
Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Workforce Participation for Kansas Military Families
Topeka, KS– Today Governor Laura Kelly joined leaders and advocates for military families for a roundtable discussion focused on how Kansas can continue its progress in knocking down barriers for military families looking to participate in the workforce. Topics addressed during the discussion included barriers to occupational licensure and the importance of expanding child care. […]