Month: June 2024
Ensuring Cattle Hydration in Summer: Expert Tips from K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute
By Trish Svoboda With hot summer days ahead, cattle out on pasture rely on clean, accessible water for good health as experts from K-State’s Beef
Two Kansas Colleges Awarded Rural Development Grants
By Ryan Duey The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced more than $44.5 million for 22 grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED)
Early Reports of Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Kansas Waterways Raise Health Concerns, Warns Kansas State University Specialist
By Trish Svoboda Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly due to warmer late-spring weather
Marissa Hurst to Serve as River Valley District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent
Press Release Marissa Hurst is the new 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent in the River Valley District. She started on May 26. The River Valley
River Valley District to Host Floral Design Workshop in Washington
By Ryan Duey On Monday, July 1st, the K-State Research and Extension River Valley District will host its “Red, White, & Blooms” Floral Design Workshop
Oregon Farmers Launch ‘Soil Your Undies’ Challenge to Promote Soil Health Awareness
By Trish Svoboda In December 2018, Oregon farmers created the “Soil Your Undies” challenge, which has since been accepted by over 100 Oregon farmers, ranchers,
KDHE Reports Surge in Tickborne Diseases and Early West Nile Virus Cases in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda As of May 29, 2024, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) received over 200 laboratory reports of tickborne diseases. The
Eisenhower Presidential Library June Lunch & Learn: Chief Justice Earl Warren: Protecting People
By Ryan Duey The public is invited to join the June Lunch & Learn program on Thursday, June 27, at noon central time at the
Governor Kelly Unveils $57 Million Investment to Enhance Dodge City Water Infrastructure and Sustainability
By Trish Svoboda Governor Laura Kelly has announced a $57 million investment in Dodge City to modernize its water treatment process and infrastructure. This initiative
Senators Commemorate 80th Anniversary of G.I. Bill, Highlighting Impact on Veterans’ Lives
By Trish Svoboda U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, Tom Carper, Jon Tester, and John Boozman announced a resolution to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s