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Wheat field damaged by severe drought

Wheat field damaged by severe drought

Test for Nitrates in Failed Wheat Before Grazing or Feeding Hay

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
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

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
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

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
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

News Staff
Monday, May 8, 2023
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

News Staff
Monday, May 8, 2023
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

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
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!
Bright orange flowers and monarch butterfly in the summer garden

Bright orange flowers and monarch butterfly in the summer garden

Butterfly Gardening

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    Butterfly gardening continues to grow in popularity. With the lengthy list of pollinator plants, knowing what species butterflies prefer can facilitate gardeners with their selections.
Nrton CCF Logo

Nrton CCF Logo

Norton County Community Foundation Awards Five Grants in April

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
Norton, Kansas, April 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $14,671.50 in the April grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, which offers financial support to qualifying and deserving projects and programs in Northwest Kansas.
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