k-state research and extension

A bee on a chrysanthemum extracts nectar to make sweet honey. (Adobe Stock │ #295334838 - andov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

How to incorporate native plants in the garden

Native plants are adapted to local conditions and can help balance plants and wildlife in home landscapes. Read More

Woman checking soil health before growth a seed of vegetable or plant seedling. (Adobe Stock │ #572997453 - maxbelchenko)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Soil Health

Do I need to test my garden’s soil?

Hereford cattle may be more likely to get pinkeye than other breeds. (K-State Research and Extension news service)
Animal Health, Beef, Disease, Livestock

Reducing the risk of pinkeye



Cow curiously sticks out its nose. (Adobe Stock │ #524137189 - Petra)

Fatigue, unusual behavior may signal anemia in adult cows

Sorghum field. (K-State Research and Extension)

Sorghum Connection Field Days slated for late August

Groundhog with fluffy fur. (iStock │ #1254050318 - Evgenyi_Eg)

Tips on keeping groundhogs off your property

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Little cute boy enjoying activity in a climbing adventure park on a summer sunny day. (Adobe Stock │ #220691397 - pahis)

Tips for parents: Summer fun for young children

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Dinner table, women eat healthy food at home kitchen. (Adobe Stock │ #152323446 - unrestedm)

Healthy body, healthy mind: The food you eat can affect your mood

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Severe weather over Dodge City, KS. (iStock │ #2164218804 - EyeEm Mobile GmbH)

Simple steps now can make recovering from emergencies easier

K-State beef cattle expert suggests capping the calving window to 70 days. (K-State Research and Extension)

Adjusting calving window

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

Lawn got you crabby? Time nears to apply preventers