The poinsettia's small flowers are surrounded by colorful leaves called bracts. (Photo by Scott Bauer, Agricultural Research Service.)

Caring for poinsettias

Pivot irrigation system over a field in Caddo County near Hydro Oklahoma

K-State irrigation engineer bringing water competition to Kansas

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

USAID taps K-State to lead global hunger research on cereal grains  

Late spring and early summer rains have helped crops but have weeds have also benefited from the moisture. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Controlling mustard weeds may be key to spring crop yields, says K-State specialist 

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

K-State cow-calf production clinics Dec. 7 and 14

Two Duroc pigs on slats. (Photo by Natalie Sleichter.)

K-State studies methods to protect feed from foreign animal disease   

Cutting vegetables on cutting board (Photo: iStock - Lyndon Stratford)

K-State food safety expert shares holiday meal reminders 

Jacquelyne Leffler has implemented a farm-to-table beef business—Leffler Prime Performance. She butchers 175 steers for about 1,500 customers annually. (Photo courtesy of Mindy Andres.)

Young cattle rancher makes her own mark