Monday, January 5, 2026

Kansas News

Teaching Any Dog New Tricks

In December, my sister’s Australian Shepherd had five puppies. These little pups are adorable and have been entertaining to watch grow and explore their...

State officials caution those who consume bass caught in Kansas.

As part of their annual advisory state health officials have suggested people not eat bass caught in the state more than one meal per...

Ten healthy habits for the new year

  Adapted by Jessica Kovarik, RD, LD, former Extension Associate, from materials by Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of...

Beans are inexpensive, healthy and convenient

  Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension   Beans are one of the best values around when...

Tree and shrub seedlings available from Kansas Forest Service

By Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture The last 6 or 7 years have been rough on our trees and shrubs in windbreaks and wood...

Navigating the world of student loans

Outstanding student loan debt was more than $800 billion in 2010, overtaking credit card and auto loan debt for the first time. So the acceptance...

Lenders expect financial stress to worsen for farmers, ranchers

New survey shows decreases in land values and increasing demand for loans colliding with tighter, more expensive credit. According to a recent study of lenders,...

Long-term efforts saved Colorado wildlife

By Colorado Parks and Wildlife In Colorado 150 years ago wildlife faced a dire future. To provide food for miners and settlers streaming west during the...