Grab All the Fish You Want While They’re Still Alive — this Kansas Lake is Drying Up
“There’s a temporary free-for-all at Ellis City Lake, where the same hideous drought that’s killing western Kansas crops is poised to kill the fish. So many of the usual limits on fishing have been lifted to harvest fish before they die.”
To Mow or Not to Mow: K-State’s Upham Outlines Recommended Heights For Fall
“Some grass species benefit from mowing at higher end heading into winter”
Biologists Detect Undesirable Species at Scott State Fishing Lake
“Based on the gizzard shad sampled, staff are confident the majority were hatched just this year.”
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: J.D. Schlieman, Randy Cimorelli, Amber Wave
Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain….”
Public Temporarily Allowed to Salvage Fish at Ellis City Lake Due to Drought
Ellis, KS–Recent drought conditions resulting in minimal inflow at Ellis City Lake are having detrimental effects on local fish populations. And, continued dry weather may lead to significant fish losses in the near future. That’s why the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the City of Ellis, Kan. have issued a temporary order […]
Fall is Ideal Time to Set Home Landscape Up for Spring Success
“K-State horticulture agent outlines key yard chores”
How the Drought Killing Kansas Corn Crops Could Make You Pay More for Gas and Beef
“Drought is taking its toll on western Kansas cornfields this year. And all that dead corn could mean higher prices for products that depend on the state’s grain supply, such as ethanol-infused gasoline and corn-fed beef.”
Outdoor Warning Sirens Protect Safety During Severe Weather
Clay Center, KS- Severe thunderstorms hit the KCLY listening area on Saturday, and in response to the severe thunderstorm warning, parts of Manhattan had outdoor warning sirens sounding off. In that severe thunderstorm warning, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning that included damaging straight winds of 70+ MPH. The sirens come from civil […]
K-State Beef Cattle Experts Offer Advice on How to Provide Nutrition to Cattle When the Grazing Pastures are Dried p U
“K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on how to provide nutrition to cattle when the grazing pastures are dried up.”
Governor Laura Kelly Urges EPA to Reject Regulations That Would Hurt Kansas Farmers
“I’m standing with Kansas farmers in urging the EPA to reject overly burdensome regulations that jeopardize our ag industry’s ability to feed families, provide jobs, and produce record-setting agricultural exports,” said Governor Laura Kelly.”