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Crop rotation matters in the vegetable garden 

Crop rotation for annual vegetables can reduce disease and pest pressure, improve soil health and boost overall crop production. Read More

Man pours fertilizer into a drop spreader. (Adobe Stock │ #425345438 - knowlesgallery)
Home and Family, Outdoors

Lawn maintenance should start now

Brennen, a 4-H member from Jackson County, displays his fish, showcasing the joys of outdoor activities and fishing. (ISU Extension and Outreach)
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Iowa 4-H launches new statewide fishing club



Woman with freshly picked green pea pods peeling and eating peas in vegetable garden. (Photo: iStock - Valeriy_G)

Peas: how to grow it

Farmer is transplanting tomato seedlings in the vegetable garden. (Adobe Stock │ #434505268 - triocean)

Transplants are ready for the garden

  • By Cynthia Domenghini │ K-State Research and Extension
Warning tick infested area sign in a grassy field. (Adobe Stock │ #690377558 - Yuriy T)

Tick, Tick, Tick: Warm weather creates opportunity for blood-sucking parasite

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Colorado weather outlook a mixed bag 

Gardening is an activity that provides many benefits. (Photo by Sidney Winn)

April is National Gardening Month

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Fresh beetroot on rustic wooden background. (Adobe Stock │ #176227440 - vaivirga)

Beets: how to grow it

Crabgrass is manually removed from a lawn. (iStock │ #115867077 - PICSUNV)

Lawn got you crabby? Time nears to apply preventers

Chiggers are non-burrowing mites and do not transmit disease. (Shutterstock │ #1079715854 - Jay Ondreicka)

Chiggers: K-State entomologist shares tips to avoid the itch

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service