Thursday, March 12, 2026

Agriculture

Water secretary needed cabinet position in Kansas, lawmaker says

As reported in High Plains Journal, Legislation that would create a water secretary to serve on the governor’s cabinet makes sense to a Kansas...

Helping young children manage stress

K-State extension specialist advises a calm, nurturing approach MANHATTAN, Kan. — Stress: Just saying the word leaves some people on edge, whether it’s giving a...

K-State, John Deere team on remote sensing study

Study could help farmers improve grain protein in crops MANHATTAN, Kan. – Researchers at Kansas State University and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of...

K-State: Bunk space not a big concern when limit feeding cattle

Beef cattle nutritionist finds little difference in gain efficiency By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension news MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University beef cattle nutritionist...

Wheat Scoop: Wheat Rx Seminars focus on improving wheat yield, protein quality and producer profitability

Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kansaswheat.org. It’s a well-known fact that wheat yield and protein have an inverse relationship – the higher the...

K-State horticulture expert shares tips on caring for Valentine’s roses

Proper care can extend the life of the favored holiday flower MANHATTAN, Kan. – The calendar indicates that love will soon be in the air,...

Dick Boyd family, Kelly Lenz to be honored as Leaders of the Year in community journalism

Huck Boyd Institute to name annual winners Feb. 14 MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Two long-time Kansas journalists will be honored as Huck Boyd Leaders of the...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural:  Donna Krug, Cottonwood District 

When your business or organization needs to conduct a staff retreat, where do you go?  Sometimes groups leave their town to go to a...