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Regina Bird
Columns, Drought, Floods, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Opinion, Texas, Weather Watch

Mother Nature dropped rain and storms on the Plains

Mother Nature in July brought rain and storms to parts of the Plains, Regina Bird writes in her monthly column. Read More

Animal Health, Avian, Backyard Birds, Chicken Chatter, Chickens, Lacey, Opinion, Poultry

How to help your chickens beat the heat 

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.)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness



Pasture summer heat (Photo: AI generated image)

Summer’s heat likely to stay awhile

Fall garden

Gardening tips for late summer splendor

  • By JayDee Gunnell | Utah State University Extension
K-State veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley says lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, given their additional fluid needs for milk production. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

High heat intensifying water deprivation in confined livestock

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
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

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
PHOTO: Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension) 

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer

Before participating in outdoor activities in the summer heat, people with diabetes need to keep a few emergency supplies on hand, including fruit snacks, glucose tablets and a water bottle. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)

Heat Check: K-State health official urges Kansans to prepare now for hotter days

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension