Thursday, March 5, 2026

Kansas Community News

Sharing the Love – Valentine’s Day Flowers

If you’re like much of America, you’re preparing to either give or receive a bouquet of roses. Here are some care tips to get...

KDA Announces 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass pasture use...

Long before lab-made colors, cactus bugs put the red in ‘redcoats’

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or...

Substitutes for recently banned cherry dye are limited, says food scientist

K-State’s Blakeslee says food bans are based on best available science The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on the use of a popular...

Register of Deeds Office Closed Temporarily for Software Training

From February 10–14, 2025, the Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed to the public as staff receive training on the...

Farm to Early Care and Education Opportunity for Kansas Licensed Early Child Care Facilities

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, is now accepting applications from Kansas licensed early...

Bike Across Kansas 2025

This year’s cross-state tour kicks off June 7 in St. Francis, KS. BAK 2025 marks the 51st year of the tour taking to Kansas...

Are frozen canned foods still safe to eat?

K-State food scientist says broken or unsealed cans should be discarded. With recent cold weather and power outages come many challenges, including food safety. Kansas...