Tomato plants are prolific, their fruit can be canned, cooked or eaten fresh, and they are a source of vitamin C, making tomatoes the most popular plant in home gardens. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Health benefits of tomatoes

Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. KGS says savings require farmers to reduce water use for irrigating crops in western Kansas. (Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector)

Crop Insurance Discount Program deadline approaching

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

A center-pivot irrigation system waters a cornfield near Adams, Nebraska, south of Lincoln. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing.)

Husker study find aquifer depletion threatens crop yields

When purchasing bred heifers, it is important to know their expected calving date and vaccination history. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Smart Moo-ve picnic scene. (Illustration courtesy of Midwest Dairy.)

‘Smart Moo-ve’ conduit to consumers, rural health providers

corn field (Photo: iStock - zhengzaishuru)

Genetic sleuthing reveals new weakness in corn’s herbicide armor

(Photo courtesy Timolina on Freepik.)

High-quality potatoes available year-round