halloween

Halloween pumpkins on white background. (Adobe Stock │ #292770571 - Pixel-Shot)
Holidays, Home and Family

Pumpkin carving preservation

Pumpkin carvers can use several techniques to slow or prevent the spread of pathogens and help their jack-o’-lanterns last longer. Read More

Happy children celebrating Halloween trick-or-treating. (iStock │ #2235668242 - Choreograph)
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Home and Family

Tips for a safe, healthy Halloween

Old antique tractor and farm equipment in an organic farm apple orchard with an arrangement of winter squash and pumpkins. (iStock │ #903081770 - laughingmango)
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Halloween meant for kids although adults share in the fun



Happy Halloween. Turnip in the old days with moon background. (iStock │ #1426063285 - Eakachai Yabua)

How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween

Pumpkin patch in Bryan, Texas, on Sept. 30, 2021, in San Antonio. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

Black widow spider seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)

Spiders for Halloween? Not likely, says K-State entomologist

When the spooky season comes to a close, consider these ways to use up those delectable goodies. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

5 tips for tackling leftover Halloween treats

SAFE, SPOOKY FUN — Parents should plan safe trick-or-treating routes for their children and inspect all candy for anything unwrapped, spoiled or suspicious. For children with food allergies, include them in Halloween festivities by making the holiday about more than just candy. (UofA Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Tips for safe trick-or-treating and candy consumption this Halloween

Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels (Photo courtesy of Culinary.net)

A super easy, super sweet treat

These wraps are simple enough to make that even kids can enjoy putting them together. (Photo: Culinary.net)

How to make caramel apple wraps

Carved jack-o-lantern (Photo: iStock - IvanMikhaylov)

Picking and preserving the perfect pumpkin