physiology

Madison Crawford, who received her bachelor’s and master’s in zoology and physiology from University of Wyoming, poses in front of a bee poster in Lusha Tronstad’s office. Crawford led a study that tested the hypothesis that wind turbine color attracts insects. She was lead author of a paper that was published recently in the journal Western North American Naturalist. (Photo by Lusha Tronstad.)
Avian, Regional Roundup, Western Region

UW research points to bug benefits from changing color of wind turbines

While the large white rotor blades of wind turbines may catch the eye, they also could be attracting insects due to their light color. Read More

4H, FFA, Livestock, Youth

Fair season hot topic: Keeping animals cool at county shows

Cow Calf, Livestock

What does summer pneumonia look like in calves, and what to do about it?



How much water do cattle need?

  • By Troy Walz Nebraska Extension Educator and Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Beef Educator

Practice sun safety to enjoy summer fun and avoid sunburn, skin cancer

  • By Rebekah Hall U of A System Division of Agriculture

Varroa mites and deformed wing virus make honeybees more susceptible to insecticides

Cool ideas: K-State expert urges farmers to follow safety tips on hot days

Prepare for home food preservation

  • By Brenda Aufdenkamp University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

  • By Paul Schattenberg - Media Relations Specialist │ Texas A&M AgriLife

Have a second cup: Coffee provides health benefits

  • By Paul Schattenberg │ Communications / Media Relations Specialist - Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

California pushes glyphosate labeling fight