Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Kansas News

Winter Gardening

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture Starting your own garden plants is a fun winter project! Many gardeners use fluorescent lights to start young...

Bobwhites on the Brink

“Bobwhites on the Brink,” a five-part film series by the syndicated television conservation news magazine, This American Land, examines the reasons for the nationwide...

Commission Permits To Fund Conservation Projects

Seven lucky non-profit, conservation-based organizations will each receive a Kansas deer permit this year, courtesy of the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission...

Newer Lights Available for Indoor Gardeners  

Many gardeners use fluorescent lights to start young vegetable and flower plants during the spring or to grow certain houseplants all year long. Traditionally,...

Another 96-bushel Entry Tops Kansas Soybean Yield Contest

The best farming practices, wisely selected seedstock varieties and a favorable growing season helped Kansas farmers produce high-yielding, valuable soybeans in 2016. "The annual Kansas...

MU expert recommends precautions to avoid frozen pipes

MU Extension Web Publishing Team Temperatures hovering near zero could mean problems with frozen water lines. Homeowners should take precautions to prevent pipes from freezing...

Northern Rocky Mountain Fisher May Receive Protection

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Consider Northern Rocky Mountain Fisher Population for ESA Protection The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today the...

Winter power outages can lead to generator concerns

University of Missouri Extension Severe winter weather can bring widespread power outages, which means many Missouri families might be firing up their generators. University of...