spring

Cattle in winter beside bails of hay (Photo: iStock │ #152996510 - knapjames)
Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Preparing for spring grazing after a dry fall

Reduced fall growth can compromise root reserves, deplete forage supplies, and strain soil and water resources. Read More

Peony garden (Photo: AI generated)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Peony: A Memorial Day tradition

Repotting houseplants (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Spring houseplant care



Tips for Parents: Spring activities help to build kids’ appreciation of outside world

Tuna and Rice Nicoise Salad. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)

Simple, convenient salads to celebrate spring 

If conditions have been dry, wildflowers will need a drink. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Late night proves taxing on Easter sunrise

The center pivot irrigation system at the Oklahoma State University McCaull Research and Demonstration Farm will be one of the topics discussed at this year’s Panhandle Crops & Forages Field Day in Eva. The Aug. 31 event kicks off the fall field day events with topics like sorghum varieties, nitrogen management, soil moisture monitoring and managing spider mites in corn. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

Corn price outlook for spring

Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Spring wildfire prevention and protection

To revive a compost pile or bin like the ones pictured, begin by assessing a starting point, turning the pile, managing inputs, and setting reminders to put this process on repeat. (Photos: Gemini Bhalsod, Illinois Extension)

Spring into composting by reviving a compost pile after winter

Easter dinner table with ham, asparagus and carrot cake (Photo: iStock - VeselovaElena)

Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria guests

  • By Zoya Sattar │ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Cutting vegetables on cutting board (Photo: iStock - Lyndon Stratford)

Spring into weight management with realistic goals

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension