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 

Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini urges gardeners not to bury peonies too deep, which increases the chance that they may not flower. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Increase bloom production of peonies  

Inside of a greenhouse. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

Greenhouse Short Course slated for Sept. 13 at Reiman Gardens

Some homeowners may choose to save on their watering bill by waiting a couple weeks later to seed cool-season grasses this year, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Hot temps may encourage homeowners to delay seeding lawns this year  

Washing hands is the No. 1 defense against foodborne illness, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (Photo courtesy of K-State.)

It’s a wash: Clean hands are key to food safety