Month: February 2025
Annual Women Managing the Farm Event Attended by Locals, Allows Networking and Education
For more than two decades, women have been networking and educating one another about their professional roles on the farm. An annual event, Women Managing
Managing Common Household Pests: Fungus Gnats and Scale Insects in Plants
If you’ve noticed small flying insects around your home or office, the source might not be leftover food, but rather houseplants. According to Kansas State
New Program “Check Your Credit” Empowers Consumers to Take Control of Their Financial Health
Monica Thayer, RVED Family Resource Management Agent To promote financial literacy and empower consumers, River Valley Extension District Agent Monica Thayer is launching a new
CattleCon25: Shaping the Future of the Beef Industry with Education, Innovation, and Networking
CattleCon25 is where beef producers and industry pros come together to learn, connect, and grow. This year, the convention, taking place February 4-6, is all
Scott Jennings to Keynote Kansas Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner in Topeka
The Kansas Chamber is thrilled to announce that Scott Jennings, CNN’s Senior Political Commentator, will be the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner.
Scouting for Early-Season Insects Key to Preventing Seed and Seedling Damage
As spring field activities resume, it’s important to consider early-season insects and their potential to damage seeds and seedlings. Pests like seedcorn maggots, wireworms, and
Kansas Democrats Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Response to GOP Plan to Eliminate Tip Taxes
Kansas Democratic leaders announced their support on Wednesday for raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, following a proposal by Republican leaders to
Manhattan Regional Airport sets Several New Passenger Milestones in 2024
Brandon Keazer, Manhattan Regional Airport Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) is pleased to announce 2024 set new records for passengers using the airport. One such record was
Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners Weekly Meeting on February 3rd
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on February 3rd included: Clay County Medical Center, bridge replacement, EMT class, staffing, annual meeting and
River Valley Extension District to Host “Make Active Habits Stick” Program in Concordia and Belleville
By: Ryan Duey The River Valley Extension District will hold two programs titled “Make Active Habits Stick” in Concordia and Belleville on Tuesday, February 18th.