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K-State’s annual Swine Day will be online, Nov. 18-19      Program will focus on increasing profitability, mitigating risk     MANHATTAN, Kan. – Even during a global pandemic, swine...

Farmers have opportunity to be part of conservation-focused data-intensive management research    Crop producers will use tools to conduct site-specific, data-based evaluations     MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas farmers...

Spare trees and shrubs pruning until next spring    Woody plants are storing energy reserves for winter, says K-State’s Upham     MANHATTAN, Kan. – While there may be...

Older adults, teens could be an ideal match for support during pandemic     K-State specialists say isolation affects young and old similarly     MANHATTAN, Kan. – They...

Kansas Youth Leadership Forum slated Nov. 21-22    Annual event will move to online format for this year     MANHATTAN, Kan. – A two-day workshop aimed at helping...

K-State’s Rice named Educator of the Year by regional group    Longtime soil microbiologist hailed for contributions to American agriculture     MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University soil...

Study indicates rising temperatures will increase yield risk, crop insurance premium rates     In a different approach, agricultural economists use ‘cause of loss’ crop insurance...

It’s time to bring houseplants back indoors    Summer’s benefits may be dwindling as temperatures cool     MANHATTAN, Kan. – Cooler temperatures across much of Kansas and the...

Better Kansas – Oct. 8, 2020 In today’s Better Kansas, we shine a light on our need for Vitamin D, community activities and resources, making...

Horticulture News By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture Current Date: 10/9/20     Why Weeds Invade Lawns   Ask homeowners about their No. 1 lawn concern, and the usual...