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Putting soil or compost into flowerpot by shovel. (Adobe Stock-#345372698 │ encierro)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Potting materials make a difference when growing plants in containers

Not all potting mixes are the same. Here's how ingredients, particle size and starter fertilizer can affect plant performance in containers. Read More

Ag News, Animal Health, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Historical perspective on NWS gives insight 

A bunch of fresh onions in the hands of a farmer. (Adobe Stock-#443296801 │ Anna)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

In the Garden: When tops fall over, it’s time to harvest onions

Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)

Tips for planting warm season vegetables

Little boy playing video game in the dark room (Photo: iStock - Nastco)

Down Time from Screen Time?

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
A bee on a chrysanthemum extracts nectar to make sweet honey. (Adobe Stock │ #295334838 - andov)

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