summer heat

Protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a wide-brimmed hat are must-haves for gardeners to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Keep your cool in the garden

As the summer heat intensifies, gardeners must be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Read More

Woman drinking from a water bottle after jogging outdoors at sunset. (Adobe Stock │ #417769340 - tanatat)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

The heat is on: Staying safe in the hot summer

Heat in summer with high temperature and lack of water. (Adobe Stock │ #442377302 - Wolfilser)
Health & Wellness, Iowa, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Impact of excessive farm heat on people and produce



Cattle in pasture (University of Missouri File photo)

Tall fescue adds to heat stress in cattle

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Westy beef cattle (Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute)

Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service