In the News

Newsreleases from K-State

• 4-H
  • Kansas 4-H Gears up for Weekend of Community Service October 11-12
  • Kansas State Fair Displays 4-H Projects of all Kinds
  • New 4-H Year Begins, Bringing New Opportunities for Kansas Youth
  • State Fair Projects Showcase 4-Her' Creativity, Dedication 
• Agriculture
  • Better Beef for your Budget
  • Cattle Chat:  Factors Influencing Herd Expansion Decisions
  • Cattle Chat:  Fatigue, Unusual Behavior May Signal Anemia in Adult Cows
  • Cattle Chat:  Importance of Clean Water in Cattle Production
  • Cattle Chat:  Management Strategies for Calves
  • Cattle Chat:  Managing Bull Between Breeding Seasons
  • Cattle Chat:  Minimizing Shrink to Maximize Profit
  • Cattle Chat:  Navigating Investment Opportunities Amid High Cattle Prices
  • Cattle Chat:  Parasite Control Strategies
  • Cattle Chat:  Reducing the Risk of Pinkeye
  • Cattle Chat:  The Power of Breed Diversity
  • Keeping Altrazine in the Field
  • K-State Conference Helps Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Return to the Family Farm and Plan for Succession
  • K-State Releases 2025 Kansas Wheat Variety Guide
  • K-State Research Underscores Complexity of Treating Bovine Respiratory Disease
  • K-State Researchers Aim to Reduce Gluten Allergenicity in Wheat
  • K-State Specialists Give Tips for Managing Armyworms
  • K-State Study:  Grazing Cover Crops Adds Value
  • K-State to Host 26th Annual Beef Stocker Field Day Sept. 25
  • TAPS Twilight Tour Slated September 4 & 8 in Garden City & Colby
  • Veterinarian Highlights Ties Between Human, Animal and Environmental Health
  • Video:  Kids Learn More About Agriculture at Farm-to-Plate Camp
  • Where Animals, Data and Decisions Meet:  CDC's Nichols to Speak Oct. 6 at K-State
• Community Vitality
  • Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities
  • First Friday Speaker Urges Small Businesses to Rethink Employee Benefits for Long-Term Resilience
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Ellie Bowman, Prickly Pear Farm & Home
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Georgia Zavala, Etzanoa Conservancy
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Jean Goslin, Kansas/American Agri-Women 
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  John & Shelly Gardner,  Pumpkin Pants Ranch
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  John Fitzthum, Rural Hospital Drone Delivery
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  John Kramer, J-Six Enterprises
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Kendra & Rose Ann Riley, The West Riley
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Mark Brooks, Santa Fe Trail Symposium
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Paul Bahnmaier, Lecompton
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Scott & Miah Howe, Fall Colors Farms
  • Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural:  Tony Adams, Golden Waves of Grain
  • K-State Expert Says Flooding Brings Risk and Reward for People & Ecosystems
  • Online Expert Shares Tips to Help Businesses Captialize on Web Searches
  • Sustainable Practices Boost Bottom Line for Kansas Businesses, says K-State Expert
• FCS - Food, Health & Wellness
  • After the Hunt: Food Safety Begins in the Field
  • Back to School:  Focus Lunch Prep on Food Safety, Kid-Friendly Choices
  • CDC's Nichols to Speak on Health, Disease October 6 at K-State
  • Child Development Expert Urges Parents to Make Time to Talk with Children
  • Food Safety:  Vacuum Package Foods for Long Term Storage
  • Food Safety Tip:  Dehydrated Foods Gaining in Popularity
  • Foul Odor in Refridgerator, Freezer Could Be a Food Safety Issue
  • Freezing Sandwiches Can Help Save Time & Money, Says K-State Food Scientist
  • Gray for a Day Helps Caregivers, Youth Understand Sensory Decline in Older Adults
  • Health Official Speaks out o Fentanyl Crisis After Personal Tragedy
  • How to Preserve Pumpkins this Fall
  • It's a Wash:  Clean Hands are Key to Food Safety
  • Kindness is More Than Just Being Nice; It's Good for Your Health
  • K-State Aging Expert Shares Tips for Preventing Falls
  • K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes
  • K-State Extension Agent Shares Tips to Make Meal Prepping Work for Every Household
  • K-State Food Scientist Breaks Down Consumer Confidence Survey
  • K-State Food Scientist Encourages Safety Tips for Kids
  • K-State Food Scientist Shares Tips on Canning Frozen Tomatoes Safely
  • K-State's 'Living Well Wednesday' Webinars Returns September 17 with Timely Health & Safety Topics
  • K-State Food Scientist say Canning Helps Spread Tomato Fun Year-Round
  • No Nightmares:  K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety
  • Raw Milk Poses a Danger to Consumers' Health, Says K-State Dairy Specialist
  • September is National Fruits and Veggies Month
  • Stay Strong, Stay Health:  Class Helps Adults with Quality of Life
  • Tailgating Tips:  Food Safety Should be Part of Game Plan This Fall
  • Tips for Parents:  Assessing Early Childhood Care & Education Options
  • Tips for Parents:  Kindness, Compassion are Important Gifts for Teachers
  • Vegtable Prep Affects Flavor, Texture 
• FCS - Money & Finances
  • K-State Expert Cautions Consumers Against Scams
  • K-State Expert Urges Consumers to Know Their Rights
  • Nearing Retirement?  K-State Aging Expert Suggests Making a Plan Ahead of Time
  • Plan Now to Ease the Blow of Financial Emergencies, says K-State Expert
  • Stretching the Dollar at Back-to-School Time
• Forestry, Gardening & Yard
  • Compost Bin Can Aid Gardening Success, says K-State Expert 
  • Fall Gardens:  Plant Bulbs Now for Colorful Spring Displays
  • Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas
  • Got Garlic?  Kansas' Climate is Well-Suited for Healthy Crop
  • Harvesting and Roasting Sunflower Seeds
  • In the Garden:  Fall is Great Time to Plant Perennials
  • In the Garden:  Pick Pears Now, Fertilize Strawberries 
  • Increase Bloom Production of Peonies
  • It's Time to Plant Salad in the Fall Garden
  • Lawn Stressed?  September is Time for Relief
  • Moving Cold-Sensitive Plants Indoors
  • Mulch Rings Help to Promote Healthy Trees
  • Newer Grass Varieties Can Boost Cool-Season Lawns This Fall
  • Quality Seed Makes a Difference When Planting Grass This Fall
  • Ready or Not:  It's Time to Plant the Fall Vegetable Garden
  • Rotating Crops this Fall Can Set Garden up for Success Next Spring
  • Should You Let Your Lawn Grow Tall in the Fall?  Experts Advise against it
• Miscellaneous
  • K-State Moves into Top 5 of Country's Agriculture Colleges
  • Sedgwick County Master Gardeners to Receive International Award for Tree Project
• Wildlife & Insects
  • Behind the Buzz
  • K-State Entomologist Says Turfgrass Insect Showing up in Large Numbers
  • Kansas Official Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Bourbon County
  • Spiders for Halloween?  Not Likely, Says K-State Entomologist