STAYING SAFE IN THE HEAT — Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor of health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said it's important for people to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash and heat cramps. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Child car seat for safety in the rear passenger seat of a car. (Photo: iStock - Vladdeep)

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

Boy sliding into base during a baseball game (Photo: iStock - stu99)

Youth sports engagement: what is right for my child?

  • By Eva Timothy │ Utah State University Extension
Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)

K-State health expert says extreme heat puts mental health at risk, too

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension

Mental health resource available to farm families 

Man getting sunburned at the beach. (Photo: iStock - ajr_images)

What really happens when you get a sunburn?

  • By Ashley Vargo │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Belleville, Kansas farmer Fred Levendofsky narrowly escaped disaster when his tractor overturned while mowing 30 years ago. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

‘In a Millisecond’: Kansas farmer remembers near-tragic accident

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension