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  

A milo field ripens in the sun just outside of Dodge City,Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Sorghum gets boost with collaboration with millet

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

Cattle Chat: The hidden cost of cattle shrink 

A food thermometer helps to assure the quality of food items and reduces over-cooking. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Food Safety Education Month: Food thermometers are a kitchen must-have  

Grazing sorghum. (Courtesy photo.)

K-State researchers land $1.9M grant to improve crop genetics 

Being engaged in a community is part of civic health, which contributes to personal health, says Kansas State University's Elaine Johannes. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Community health boosts personal health, says K-State expert  

Photo courtesy of U.S. Wheat Associates.

Control volunteer wheat to stop the streak of yield-limiting diseases