k-state research and extension

Little boy playing video game in the dark room (Photo: iStock - Nastco)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Down Time from Screen Time?

K-State's Bradford Wiles encourages parents to establish “screen free” zones in the home as part of an overall effort to reduce screen time for children. Read More

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

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)

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