Friday, December 5, 2025

Kansas News

Winterizing roses and strawberries

K-State horticulture expert outlines steps to protect plants during colder months. November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest...

Turkey safety myths roasted

Every Thanksgiving, millions of home cooks become kitchen scientists, experimenting with thawing, basting, and timing the perfect bird. Friends and family share treasured secrets...

Understanding forage value of Kansas CRP grasslands

K-State research shows seasonal variation in nutrient quality, guiding producers toward smarter grazing decisions. Kansas State University extension experts are calling attention to important factors...

Prevent mice and rats from coming inside

Temperatures are dropping, and that tiny mouse in the house looms large as pests make their way inside. University of Missouri Extension state wildlife...

Veterinarian urges winter water care for pets and wildlife as winter nears

As winter weather settles into central Kansas, local veterinarian Dr. John Austin of Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital is reminding residents to take extra steps...

Farm Family of the Year 2025

The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week. There have now been over 100 families in Reno...

Jenkinson says record harvest facing storage, market challenges

John Jenkinson says this year’s harvest delivered some of the best yields in years — but now the challenge is finding a place for...

It’s Shoebox Packing Season!

Packing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child is a tradition that continues throughout south central Kansas as churches, schools & community groups create gifts...