Ornithodoros turicata ticks taken during a Texas A&M AgriLIfe Research project in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. (Brian Rich/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Collaborative study tackles tick challenge

A portion of the local foods poster showing recommended foods to eat by season and year-round. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

K-State’s local food systems program releases poster to help with healthy eating

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Kids looking at smartphone screen, enjoying spending time online playing video games. (Adobe Stock │ #489677909 - fizkes)

BACK TO SCHOOL: Parents should model healthy screen time habits, encourage off-screen activities

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Psychologist touching patient hands during talking therapy. (Adobe Stock │ #463878249 - Pormezz)

Mental Health First Aid training class

Sunset over a farm with old barn near Bentonville Arkansas. (iStock │ #1483119255 - Patrick Jennings)

Community health has many facets 

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