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A woman works sprays chemicals against pests and insects on a fruit tree.

A woman works sprays chemicals against pests and insects on a fruit tree.

Pest Control on Fruit Trees

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    It can be a challenge to know how to spray fruit trees for pest control. Spray schedules will vary depending on whether the trees have fruit or not.
Dining with Diabetes

Dining with Diabetes

Dining with Diabetes online series kicks off May 1

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
K-State officials say self-paced program helps to establish support system   Kansas State University will be offering a self-paced, online series of its popular Dining with Diabetes program to help address the health concerns of a disease that affects 1 in 9 Kansas adults.
Graduating Students Celebrating

Graduating Students Celebrating

Life After High School

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
In a world where it can be difficult to find positive role models for young people, the 4-H youth organization stands out as a beacon of hope.
Cow licking salt block

Cow licking salt block

Cow Herd Mineral Supplementation

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    When thinking about meeting the nutritional needs of beef cow-calf herds, the first focus should be on the ability of the base forage to meet the energy and protein needs of the various groups of cattle...
War Against Weeds Podcast

War Against Weeds Podcast

War Against Weeds Podcast

News Staff
Monday, April 10, 2023
Keith VanSkike - Twin Creeks Extension District, Agronomy & Natural Resources Season five of the popular War Against Weeds podcast is well underway.
Water irrigation hose in flowerbed

Water irrigation hose in flowerbed

Water the Landscape

News Staff
Monday, April 10, 2023
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    Much of Kansas is in a severe or exceptional drought this spring. Watering now is very important to help alleviate moisture stress even in your windbreak.
Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools

Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools

Author of “Golden Rule Days" presents at Hansen Museum

News Staff
Monday, April 10, 2023
Logan, KS. 4/5/2023… Join us in the Hansen Museum Community Room for a free historic adventure as author Dr. James Kenyon D.V.M., presents his book “Golden Rule Days” on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
Little girl feeding chickens in hen house

Little girl feeding chickens in hen house

Backyard Poultry

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    Backyard poultry can offer families the opportunity to raise their own meat and eggs. There are basics for purchasing and raising new chicks that will make up your backyard flock.
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