Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Clay Wallin, Heartland Game Birds
“Clay Wallin and his friend Nathan Lindberg are owners of Heartland Game Birds. Wallin and his wife are from Republic County originally. Clay went to K-State and earned degrees in golf course management and agronomy before he and Bethany were married. He worked in crop seed sales in Kansas and Nebraska. For six years, they lived in Manhattan.”
Propane Council Advises Preparation as Extreme Weather Could Impact Grain Drying
“Growers encouraged to participate in early tank fill programs to avoid disruption”
Swooping Kites on the Ccampus of Fort Hays State University
“Statistics provided by the Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University indicate that instances of aggressive swoop attacks by kites occur at less than 20% of nesting sites. It turns out that at least one of our winged summer guests is among that 20% of more aggressive kites.”
Eighty Million Years Ago, Western Kansas Was ‘Hell’s Aquarium.’ Here’s What It Can Teach Us Today
“For generations, scientists seeking to learn about prehistoric ocean life have flocked to a place that’s about as far from the ocean you can get — dry, dusty western Kansas. What they’re finding could teach us both about life in the ancient world and about the future of life in a changing climate.”
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
“KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions. “
Free Environmental Law Enforcement Training Set in Tulsa
“Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to host a free Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar on Aug. 16 in Tulsa.”
Are You Ready (To Be Picked)?
“K-State horticulture expert provides guidelines on when to pick apples”
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to offer Meteor Show Watch Party
“Stargazers may be able to spot from 60-100 meteors per hour during this time.”
Cut the Cost of Watering Trees
As the temperatures climb into the 90s and above, most trees require more water, but more water means more costs. Kansas State horticulture expert Ward Upham says modifying soaker hoses can help homeowners save a few dollars.
Video: How to Control Flies on Livestock
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS- In this video, K-State Research and Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds outlines the best ways to control flies in livestock herds, a problem that she says “plagues most producers most years.” While most people associate flies as one breed, there are actually four types that […]