summer heat

Dave Bergmeier
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Summer’s heat is a tough beast

Kansas columnist reflects on summer heat, drought, resilience, weather forecasts and practical tips for staying safe outdoors. Read More

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

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)

Impact of excessive farm heat on people and produce

  • By Alex Van Alstyne │ Iowa State University Extension
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