summer

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Livestock, Poultry

Keeping chickens cool in the summer

Heat stress and dehydration are the number one cause of death for chickens during extreme heat. Here are tips to keep them cool. Read More

STAYING SAFE IN THE HEAT — Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor of health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said it's important for people to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash and heat cramps. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness

Fall garden
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Gardening tips for late summer splendor



K-State veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley says lactating animals have a higher chance of becoming water deprived, given their additional fluid needs for milk production. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)

High heat intensifying water deprivation in confined livestock

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)

The dog days

Child car seat for safety in the rear passenger seat of a car. (Photo: iStock - Vladdeep)

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)

K-State health expert says extreme heat puts mental health at risk, too

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Installing weed control fabric material and bark mulch in a residential garden to control weed spreading (Photo: iStock - brebca)

Gardens will thank you very ‘mulch’ during summer heat

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
PHOTO: Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension) 

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer

Fresh and bright summer salad from Family Features.

Start summer meals with a bright, fresh salad 

Dave Bergmeier

Averting tragedy takes precaution