Protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a wide-brimmed hat are must-haves for gardeners to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Keep your cool in the garden

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Woman drinking from a water bottle after jogging outdoors at sunset. (Adobe Stock │ #417769340 - tanatat)

The heat is on: Staying safe in the hot summer

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Parents and children laughing while playing ball in swimming pool. Smart farming and digital agriculture. (Adobe Stock │ #279305778 - Viacheslav Yakobchuk)

Keeping your kids safe in the sun and heat

Heat in summer with high temperature and lack of water. (Adobe Stock │ #442377302 - Wolfilser)

Impact of excessive farm heat on people and produce

  • By Alex Van Alstyne │ Iowa State University Extension
Happy woman on the sunset in nature in winter with arm raised and open hand. (Adobe Stock │ #389782088 - Monster Ztudio)

Nurturing your soul is essential for mental health

Hot dogs on a table during the 4th of July. (Adobe Stock │ #184418960 - wavebreak3)

Preparing food for the Fourth of July

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Kids watching fireworks at home. (iStock │ #121352424 - Renphoto)

Tips for a safe Fourth of July

Silhouette electricians team with crane are working to install electrical transmission equipment on power pole (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #253451746 - Prapat)

Reduce energy consumption and stay safe during summer heat waves

  • By Jessica Rudnick, Andrea Wagner and Emily Steele │ University of Illinois Extension