Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Dean Dalinghaus, Frankfort High School and Emilee Ebert, K-State Basketball
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Manhattan, KS- It’s game day. The high school athlete has her jersey on and prepares to go into action. All eyes are on her as she makes her move. But right now this athlete isn’t using a […]
Preparation is Key to a Successful Calving Season
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— Kansas State University veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek said being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will bring home the newborn calves successfully. “We’re approaching the end of the second trimester and moving into the third trimester which means […]
Geary County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit Completes Rescue in Midst of Extreme Weather
Geary County, KS- On December 22, 2022 at 9:42 a.m. Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Milford Lake in the area of Auld Rd. in reference to a subject who was stranded on the water in a disabled jon boat. Justin Howe, of Ft. Riley, contacted Dispatch when the motor on the jon boat he […]
Kansas Net Farm Income Holding Steady in ’22, but Next Year Could be Tougher
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist says farm income in Kansas has remained “pretty good” in 2022 despite the rising cost of doing business. But Greg Ibendahl says farmers should be cautious heading into 2023 as the combined effects of weather […]
A Kansas Clinic is Offering Abortion Pills Prescribed by Out-of-State Doctors After Court Ruling
Wichita, KS — A Planned Parenthood clinic in Wichita has begun allowing patients who visit the clinic in-person to obtain abortion pill prescriptions from out-of-state doctors. Those new telehealth abortion services started Monday and come less than a month after a pivotal court ruling that blocked a state law banning doctors from prescribing abortion-inducing medication remotely. It […]
FAPC Predicts Food Trends on the Menu for 2023
Stillwater, OK – Tastes change – often quickly and sometimes drastically. It’s exciting to learn about the next big thing in the food industry. Last year, interactive foods and celebrity food collaborations were all the hype as numerous brands hopped on the bandwagon. Whether it’s an innovative cooking method or a convenient way to enjoy […]
Study: Compound Effects of Heat, Drought and Wind Pound Great Plains Wheat
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Kansas State University researchers have published a study in the prestigious scientific journal, Nature Communications, quantifying the negative impacts that the triple punch of heat, drought and wind has had on wheat yields in Kansas and the surrounding region over the past 40 […]
Governor Kelly Releases Tax Cut Plan to Save Kansans More Than $500M Over Next Three Years
Roeland Park, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today released her three-part ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan to save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. The comprehensive plan delivers on major campaign promises, including a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene […]
K9 Axel Retires
December 13, 2022 Released by Public Information Officer Aaron Wintermote Manhattan, KS– Riley County Police Department (RCPD) K9 Axel retires today with over seven years of service to RCPD and Riley County. Axel, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois, began his service at RCPD in March 2015 working alongside former RCPD Officer Andrew Toolin. In May […]
Creative Feed Strategies For Wintering Cows are Helpful but Costly
Oklahoma City, OK- With hay in short supply, producers are trying to avoid cattle herd liquidation this winter by feeding their cattle alternative feedstuffs. Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist in beef nutrition, said there are several ways concentrate feed can be used to meet a cow’s nutrient requirements. Although these other feed resources are available, all […]