News & Press Releases

CT Myelogram

CT Myelogram

Expanded Pain Management Services offered at MCHHS

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) offers pain management services to treat and relieve symptoms of numerous pain diagnoses. These procedures include epidural steroid injections, small and large joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, and more.
Healthy Family in Wheat Field

Healthy Family in Wheat Field

BMC and KU Healthy Lifestyle project

Beloit, Kansas. — Beloit Medical Center and Beloit Elementary School are partnering with researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center in a study that helps families in rural areas learn healthy lifestyle skills. iAmHealthy Parents First is an innovative and collaborative project comparing...
Show cattle lying in a barn

Show cattle lying in a barn

The Benefits of Youth Livestock Exhibition

As the days heat up and our sweat glands get a good workout, it reminds us that summer is in full swing! With these long, hot, summer days come county fairs scattered all across the country and youth exhibits being fine-tuned for their big debut.
Wheat field damaged by severe drought

Wheat field damaged by severe drought

Test for Nitrates in Failed Wheat Before Grazing or Feeding Hay

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    The potential for high nitrate concentrations in crops such as cereal grains (including wheat) corn, sorghum, canola, and some grasses occurs after exposure to drought, hail, frost, cloudy weather, or...
Army Cutworm

Army Cutworm

Army Cutworm Moths

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    Many areas throughout Kansas have massive numbers of moths flying around outdoors and entering homes. These are army cutworm adults.
Group of happy youth at summer camp

Group of happy youth at summer camp

Keep Youth Engaged During Summer Months

As the summer months approach, it's crucial to ensure that young people have opportunities to stay engaged, productive, and mentally stimulated during their break from school.
Oil Pastels

Oil Pastels

UPCOMING FLORAL OIL PASTEL WORKSHOP

Logan, KS. –5/3/2023…Join the two-day Floral Oil Pastel Workshop instructed by experienced artist Laurie Albin. Laurie will introduce the basic characteristics of oil pastels and teach application techniques including, but not limited to mixing, layering, and blending.
Bull calf on a dry pasture. Waiting for the rain.

Bull calf on a dry pasture. Waiting for the rain.

Decision Tree for Cattle Stocking Rate Adjustments Available

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources  Ongoing drought has affected many areas of Kansas and the Great Plains region.  Producers are accustomed to adjusting for shorter term dry periods but less so with extended drought.
Beef hamburger patties sizzling on the barbecue

Beef hamburger patties sizzling on the barbecue

Farm-2-Table Success

Did you know cheeseburgers were grown in Kansas? Approximately forty-five 5th grade students from Norton learned this fun fact, and so much more, during the Farm-2-Table Series held over the last couple of months!