k-state research and extension

Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Tips for planting warm season vegetables

Most warm-season vegetables are ready for planting in Kansas, but K-State's Matthew McKernan recommends delaying winter squash and pumpkins. Read More

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

Down Time from Screen Time?

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)

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