Norton County Community Foundation to Hire an Executive Director

Norton, Kansas, January 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) will be hiring a new Executive Director, following the announcement of Melinda Davis’s resignation.

“Building Self Confidence”

Here is an article I would like to share with you written by fellow K-State Research and Extension Agent, Michelle Beran, from the Midway Extension District. No matter where you live, raising young people who become confident, independent adults that care about their communities is a great goal.

Fall-Proofing Your Home

Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. There are many changes you can make to your home that will help you avoid falls and ensure your safety.

Beef Cattle Management Considerations for February 2023

Cowherd management -Target Body Condition Score (BCS) at calving for spring calving cows: 5 for mature cows and 6 for young females. Be ready to start your post calving nutrition program for spring‐calving cows.

KSU Crop Nutrient Management Update Meetings

With fertilizer prices continuing to be a significant input cost and the availability issues, it is increasingly important for producers to properly manage their agricultural inputs.

The Problem with Choices

Decisions! Life is all about choices! According to Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders, Americans have valued freedom since the beginning of our nation. We believe the “land of opportunity” implies we get to choose precisely how we live our lives. We love options!

Want More Forage? Kill Some Cedars

Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) is the only evergreen tree native to Kansas.

"Who’s Smarter These Days?"

I recently read a newsletter from Dr. Tim Elmore entitled “Who’s Smarter These Days: The Young or the Old?” Dr. Elmore is the president of Growing Leaders, which is a nonprofit organization that provides resources that help develop young leaders for school, universities, etc. across the globe.

Feedyard Receiving Protocols

Justin Waggoner, K-State Research and Extension Beef Systems Specialist The fall can be an exceptionally challenging time of year to start calves on feed, regardless if calves are home raised, weaned calves, or newly received calves in a commercial feedyard.

“Fueling A Different Awareness”

For the most part, Americans have never enjoyed so much “stuff”. We have more possessions and live in a more materialistic era than at any point in the last century. But at the same time, we are less happy than in past days. How is that possible?