Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Agriculture

Horticulture 2022 Newsletter No. 11

https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html Blog Post: http://www.ksuhortnewsletter.org Video of the Week: How to Plant a Tree https://kansashealthyyards.org/all-videos/video/how-to-plant-a-tree REMINDERS 1. Plant peas 2. Cut back ornamental grasses. 3. Plant potatoes VEGETABLES Remove Fern on Asparagus If you haven't...

Cattle Chat: Researchers test industrial hemp as a potential feed source for cattle

K-State beef cattle scientists study hemp’s palatability, digestibility MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the movement to legalize marijuana across the country expands, many are left with...

Koons named Stockman of the Year

Burdick man called ‘lifelong friend’ of livestock industry K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc. named Pat...

K-State extension agents plan online session on avoiding identity theft, scams

Living Well Wednesday series slated for March 23 MANHATTAN, Kan. – Once upon a time, it took a face-to-face encounter for a thief to...

Keeping lead in its place

K-State researcher aims to reduce risk of lead exposure in Kansas City area MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University researcher is embarking on a...

K-State watershed specialist says cleaning, sealing farm pond better than replacing

George gives an overview of products to seal the pond MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University watershed specialist Herschel George said that while building a...

Ukraine invasion roils corn markets

As reported in High Plains Journal Ukraine was the breadbasket of the old Soviet Union, and since the latter’s breakup it has become Europe’s...

Not all insects are a threat in the garden

As reported in High Plains Journal when gardeners see insects in the garden, they often fear these multi-legged creatures will chew and chomp their...