News & Press Releases

Group of young calves in winter

Group of young calves in winter

Beef Cattle Management Considerations for January 2023

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Cow herd management - Body condition score (BCS) both spring and fall calving cows. Target BCS for spring calvers: 5 for mature cows, 6 for young females.
December's Artist of the month is Bruce Bitter with his stunning Metal Art!

December's Artist of the month is Bruce Bitter with his stunning Metal Art!

Hansen Museum Artist of the Month, Bruce Bitter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Logan, KS. – 12/9/2022… On display at the Hansen Museum in Logan, Kansas, is the metal art of Bruce Bitter. The Museum holds an annual Art’s and Crafts Fair the third Saturday in August and chooses 12 “Artists of the Month” winners.
Hills overgrown with trees

Hills overgrown with trees

Controlling Volunteer Trees

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
Rachael Brooke Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    Though trees are a vital part of our landscapes, there are situations where volunteer trees need to be controlled. This is often a case of the wrong plant in the wrong place.
A water sprinkler sprays water on a dry lawn in a garden during winter season

A water sprinkler sprays water on a dry lawn in a garden during winter season

Watering in the Winter

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    You may not think it, but plants continue to use water during the winter, although just not as much. The freeze and thaw cycles also remove moisture from the soil.
Winter wheat under the snow

Winter wheat under the snow

Water In Snow

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Keith VanSkike - Twin Creeks Extension District, Agronomy & Natural Resources Snow fell for the first time this fall across many parts of Kansas on November 14.  While amounts were not particularly heavy, measurable snow was observed in many parts of the state.
Homemade Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner

Homemade Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner

Get to Know Your Thanksgiving Dinner

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
In the past, I have shared with you an article that I had written talking about the importance of knowing where our food comes from. To build off of that, I wanted to share an article I found discussing “The STEM of Thanksgiving Dinner” found on the Iowa Ag Literacy website.
Encaustic Painting Class

Encaustic Painting Class

UPCOMING ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WORKSHOP

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Logan, KS. – 11/23/2022… The Hansen Museum’s Continuing Education Program is excited to offer Encaustic Painting with Rebel Mahieu. Encaustic painting is painting with hot wax and color pigments. By using wax, the artist can render a three dimensional piece.
Stuffing a large turkey for a holiday dinner

Stuffing a large turkey for a holiday dinner

K-State food safety expert shares holiday meal reminders

News Staff
Friday, November 18, 2022
The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party.
Remontant strawberries in late autumn-late November, red and yellow berries covered with snow, snow-covered ground, dry leaves and green dill. First snow, frost.

Remontant strawberries in late autumn-late November, red and yellow berries covered with snow, snow-covered ground, dry leaves and green dill. First snow, frost.

Winterizing Strawberry Plants

News Staff
Friday, November 18, 2022
Rachael Brooke Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources Winter can be a difficult time for strawberries in Kansas. Plants need time to become adjusted to cold weather and will gradually become more cold resistant as fall progresses.
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