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
Professional gardener watering a tree he just planted. (Photo: iStock - oscarcwilliams)

Cut the cost of watering trees

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Grazing cover crops benefits soil health in dryland systems

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Kansas Water Office implementation meetings.
Arkansas Water Resources Center
Gorgeous pond on a farm (Photo: iStock - Kendra Harrell)

K-State specialist offers advice on how to care for ponds

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Harvested ripe strawberry (Photo: Randall Vos - Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

Yard and garden: Strawberry care

  • By Aaron J. Steil and Randall Vos │ Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
The TexasET app can help farmers optimize their irrigation timing. The app calculates crop-specific water recommendations based on a plant’s growth stage. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)