Wednesday, February 18, 2026

KSRE

Making a plan for spending money is key to long-term security

K-State family resource expert says meeting life’s goals requires a spending strategy MANHATTAN, Kan. – When it comes to managing finances, Elizabeth Kiss says we...

Henbit and other winter annuals

Henbit and other winter annuals, such as chickweed and speedwell, germinate in the fall but are most noticeable in the spring. However, if chemical...

Growing up: Vertical gardening provides more room for crops

K-State horticulture expert says many crops can adapt to growing on a structure MANHATTAN, Kan. – Even the most ambitious gardeners realize they can only...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Laurie Bruce, Bruce’s Bullseye Farms

Bullseye! That’s what we say when we hit the target right in the center. Today we’ll meet a couple of first-generation farmers who are...

Planning on canning? Prep now for safely preserving garden foods

K-State food scientist encourages recipes validated by research MANHATTAN, Kan. – Gardeners are making their plans, and in some areas, vegetables and other foods are...

Kansas 4-H prepares to bring back summer camp

Spots now open; officials urge youth to contact local extension office MANHATTAN, Kan. – This summer, hundreds of Kansas 4-H members will disconnect from technology...

Cattle Chat: Managing to prevent grass tetany in cattle

Spring calving cows grazing on cool season grasses are prone to this disease if not nutritionally managed MANHATTAN, Kan. — Spring-calving cow-calf pairs grazing on...

The Weed Battle

Gardeners need to manage weeds every year. All soils in Kansas contain weed seeds. Weeds spread by many sources, including the wind, bird deposits...