winter

Evolution of forecasts for winter weather and residential energy expenditures (November 2025 - March 2026)
Energies, Home and Family

An increase in heating expenditure forecasts due to colder winter weather

Colder-than-expected winter weather is likely to raise heating costs across much of the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Read More

Dave Bergmeier
Columns, Columns, Dave Bergmeier, Editorials, Editors, From the Editor, Opinion

Winter weather forecasts and safety

Hereford cattle in a field with snow. (Adobe Stock │ #229786694 - Diane)
Animal Health, Beef, beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Water

Icebreakers: Winter water supply



Lots of different jackets in the men's section of the store. (iStock │ #2188177927 - Martyna87)

Beat the chill: Essential layering tips

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Little gray mouse crawls out of metal construction. (Adobe Stock │ #386957780 - glebchik)

Prevent mice and rats from coming inside

Keys to fall wheat pasture forage production in Oklahoma 

Autumn gardening. (iStock │ #1057083186 - schulzie)

Change in seasons? There’s still work in the garden

Consider alfalfa as a cost-effective winter supplement for cows this year 

Maintaining egg production during cold months 

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Estimating winter hay needs

An alfalfa field in early-mid September (Sept. 10), just starting to get into the "no cut" window. At this stage it may be enticing to harvest but either waiting till we are closer to the frost

When should I take my final alfalfa cutting?