Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Kansas News

Basic Master Gardener Volunteer Class Enrollment

Are you interested in learning about landscaping trees, turf, flowers, vegetables, landscaping, or growing etc.  Are you interested in volunteering?  The Harvey County Master Gardener Volunteer program is...

K-State announces new plant pathology department head

Marty Draper has been named the new head of the Kansas State University Department of Plant Pathology. Draper will lead the internationally renowned program...

SSG to host Inaugural Pumpkin Run for Kids

The Sunflower State Games is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its inaugural Pumpkin Run on Saturday, October 29th. The Pumpkin Run...

Did you know worms will eat your junk mail?

By Trisha Gedon Oklahoma State University You can find them crawling across the sidewalk, under a rock or dangling from a fishing hook. There even...

How to be Happy

  Lucy Schrader, former HES Associate State Specialist and former Building Strong Families Program Coordinator, University of Missouri Extension People often wish for more time, more...

Best shade grass for Kansas

We are often asked, “What’s the best shade grass for Kansas?” The answer is simple but requires explanation. Tall fescue is the best shade...

Preparations for Fall Lawn Plantings  

If you are planning on overseeding or establishing a Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue lawn this fall, preparations should start now.  These preparations include...

Wheat Olympics; A test of endurance

With the 2016 summer Olympics wrapping up, it only makes sense for wheat to get in on the action. Who knew wheat could be...