Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Cattle Chat: Managing for drought

K-State beef cattle experts offer tips on how to reduce the effects of drought on the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just as agricultural economists advise...

Youth gear up for county fair exhibits 

Exhibits represent a year’s worth of project learning  MANHATTAN, Kan. – The rows of cookies and muffins, rockets and cabinets and photographs and more may...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Cassidy Cage, Halle Schindler – C&H Designs

“Home is where the Herd is.” Wait, that’s supposed to say, “Home is where the ‘Heart’ is,” right? For two creative young women who...

Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 21

Reminders Mulch vegetable garden. Pinch mums when they reach 6" tall to encourage bushier growth. https://tinyurl.com/yb4cd4aa Make a vegetable garden "map" so that you remember what was...

Whiteside, Seneca to Host K-State Dairy Days

Annual event covers topics relevant to the state’s dairy industry MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has announced that the annual K-State Dairy Days will...

Food safety expert shares tips for outdoor grilling

  K-State’s Blakeslee says washing hands is an important part of preparing food MANHATTAN, Kan. – It’s almost summer…do you know where your food thermometer and...

Practice patience as bagworms begin to appear on Kansas trees

Experts say treatment could last 4-5 weeks MANHATTAN, Kan. – State forestry and horticulture experts are urging patience and persistence when trying to control bagworms,...

Once rain subsides, raise blade before mowing

K-State horticulture expert reminds homeowners to cut tall grass gradually MANHATTAN, Kan. – Once the current stretch of rainy days in Kansas slows, many homeowners...