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

Should you let your lawn grow tall in the fall? Experts advise against it

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Southwest Kansas farmers are among those waiting for wheat harvest to begin. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Wheat breeder targets boost in grain fiber

(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Beef and pork show slight drop in production

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

The power of breed diversity

Raw beef meat sealed in plastic shrink wrap with vacuum sealer. (Adobe Stock │ #588428953 - leungchopan)

Vacuum package foods for long term storage

Raw beef meat on a dark wooden board. (Adobe Stock │ #166587845 - bit24)

Better beef for your budget

Hereford cattle may be more likely to get pinkeye than other breeds. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Reducing the risk of pinkeye

Person hand putting a tray with banana slices into a food dehydrator machine. (iStock │ #1332723385 - Ekaterina79)

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity