This City in Kansas Really Conserves its Water, But That Still Might Not Be Enough to Survive
“Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, Hays has become the California of Kansas — a place where thinking about your water use is a way of life. For now, it’s an outlier. But as climate change brings drier, hotter weather to Kansas, more cities may have to follow a similar path.”
Farm States and the Feds — But Not Kansas — Are Suing Pesticide Makers Over Alleged Monopolies
“A new lawsuit accuses two global companies of paying distributors to suppress competition, so that U.S. farmers overspend by millions of dollars annually”
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
“These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache.”
Ready for Spring: Service Lawnmower Before Winter Hits
“K-State’s Upham shares maintenance tips to prepare a lawnmower for storage”
Fall Forestry Field Day to Highlight Conservation Efforts
“Annual event set for Oct. 26 at River Farms in Erie”
Millions of Birds are Migrating Across Kansas Under Cover of Night, and They Need Your Help
“On nights with good tailwinds, tens of millions of birds fill Kansas skies. And when the moon is full, you can watch their silhouettes fly by.”
Q&A: Gardiner Recalls Growth of Popular Lecture Series, Eyes Oct. 11 Event
“Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture features Land O’Lakes CEO”
Cattle Chat: Impact of Drought on a Fall-Calving Herd
“K-State beef cattle nutritionist says supplementation is key to maintaining health”
Share Interior Department Completes Removal of “Sq___” from Federal Use
“Decisions of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names are effective immediately”
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to Host Star-Gazing Event
By FHSU University Communications Hays, KS – Telescopes aimed at the Andromeda Galaxy Friday, Oct. 7 will give observers a chance to see Jupiter, Saturn, and several deep-sky Messier Objects. FHSU’s Astronomy Club, led by Dr. Jack Maseberg, associate professor of physics, and Dr. Paul Adams, dean of the College of Education will provide the […]