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Plant bulbs this fall to grow daffodils and other colorful flowers next spring. (Kansas State Unviersity Research and Extension.)
Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Now is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs  

Planning ahead this fall can result in a colorful spring landscape of tulips, daffodils, crocus and more, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini.   Domenghini said spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from now through October, giving bulbs time t... Read More

Pumpkins come in many different colors in addition to orange, and they are found in a variety of shapes and sizes. (Photo courtesy of National Garden Bureau Inc.)
Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Keeping your pumpkins longer

Body condition is one factor that can be evaluated when the cows are pregnancy checked. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Livestock News, Seedstock

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 



Disposable electronic cigarettes in hand. (Photo: iStock - Yaroslav Litun)

Helping parents recognize warning signs of dangerous behaviors

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Project will form network that aims to deliver sorghum seed trait technology for farmers 

Jeff Whitworth, associate professor of entomology at Kansas State University, discusses the insects that have been the most prevalent in wheat and sorghum the last few years. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Nasty insects in wheat and sorghum

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Surprise dangers in harvest field food

Cutting vegetables opens the cell structure to allow natural sugars and proteins to interact with heat, says K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee.

Take your veggies to the next level

Whether it be by phone, email or suspicious website, consumers face various risks from scammers. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Don’t get scammed!

Grazing cattle in Kansas (Courtesy photo.)

Study: Grid pricing has boosted cattle profits, improved consumer beef   

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Options for feeding hay to newly weaned calves