The peaks and valleys of travel

  • By Maria Calvert │ University of Missouri Extension
Staying home alone during the summer months while parents work is a big step for school-age children. Parents need to assess their child’s maturity to determine if the child is ready for this level of responsibility. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Home alone for the summer: Is your child ready?

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
chicken in grass on a farm. Hen on a traditional free range poultry organic farm grazing on the grass with copy space or for banner.

Keeping chickens cool in the summer

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.)

Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fall garden

Gardening tips for late summer splendor

  • By JayDee Gunnell | Utah State University Extension
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