Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Kansas News

How to incorporate native plants in the

Restoring biodiversity in a home garden or any area can be done by incorporating native plants, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan. “Native...

High quality hay after calving a must

Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves...

Value-Added Producer Grants help producers grow their bottom line

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is helping producers turn raw commodities into value-added products, allowing more of the income to remain in...

Kansas Forest Service wildfire update

Fires across Kansas remained active overnight. Firefighters worked through the night and are making steady progress on many incidents today. In coordination with the Kansas...

Eat your cereal(s)

Although it is the shortest month of the year, February can feel like one of the longest, at least to the grazing animal.  During...

Three ways to be more profitable making hay

Haymaking is a game of threes, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts. To be profitable, producers must manage three key factors:...

Eat your cereal(s)

Although it is the shortest month of the year, February can feel like one of the longest, at least to the grazing animal.  During...

Do I need to test my garden’s soil?

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests...