Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)

K-State entomologist receiving reports of black widow, brown recluse spiders

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Higher temps, humidity make lawns more susceptible to brown patch

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
A combine motors through a wheat field a few years back southwest of Salina, Kansas. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Drought affected wheat fields call for supplemental equipment

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Strawberry jelly (AI generated image)

Making jelly? The pectin you use makes a difference

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Chocolate (AI generated image)

It’s almost canning season: Have you thought about chocolate?

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Skitter photo at Pixabay

Scientists tackling liver abscesses in beef on dairy cows 

Cheese platter with craft cheese assortment and grape on slate board. (Photo: iStock - Nadiia Borovenko)

Say Cheese: June 4 is a day to celebrate popular dairy product

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Zachary Stuckey

Everyone needs a happy place