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Meijer, UNFI commit to reduce food loss and waste in their operations (WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2020) — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary...

Popular Sedgwick County program proves value of games for families WiCHITA, Kan. – It seemed like such a simple idea, with a modest beginning. On May...

NOVEMBER 2020 COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Based on November 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 141.52 million bushels, down 11 percent from last year’s 159.90...

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 8, 2020 AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY:  Mostly dry weather allowed harvest to near completion for several crops last week, according to the Mountain...

Now’s also a good time to plant Christmas amaryllis MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many shrub roses in Kansas are pretty hardy souls, but Kansas State University...

Procter encourages Kansans to consider donating to a food pantry MANHATTAN, Kan. – A recent survey by United States-based company OnePoll indicates that 70% of...

Water is important nutrient for health and production MANHATTAN, Kan. — There is nothing like a refreshing drink of water to hydrate one’s body, but...

PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail state parks recently received America’s highest trails...

Fall Soil Testing of Hay Fields and Pastures Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hay fields and pasture. Given a...

It is impossible to properly water a houseplant on an arbitrary, predetermined schedule, once a week, for example. Watering frequency varies depending on the...