K-State Extension - Rice County

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

K-State agriculture safety expert Tawnie Larson outlines steps to increase safety when driving all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles on the farm. https://bit.ly/4u6dxI5

05/28/2026

Growing consumer demand for high-protein foods is creating new opportunities within the dairy industry and reshaping how milk is marketed across the United States. https://bit.ly/3R7Yz5T

05/27/2026

Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority. With Kansas’ storm season looming, Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage. https://bit.ly/42zJ7Sx

05/26/2026

Experts from Kansas State University's Beef Cattle Institute say growth-promoting implants improve cattle performance and efficiency, while proper management and understanding of market tradeoffs remain key for producers. https://bit.ly/4thMfgL

05/22/2026

Late spring and early summer fertilizer applications are ideal for bermudagrass, buffalograss and zoysiagrass, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan. https://bit.ly/4cQrxj8

05/21/2026

Step outside on a typical spring day in Kansas, and chances are flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and rain showers are passing through. But this year, another sight is prevalent across the landscape: Ladybugs, appearing in abundance. https://bit.ly/4wanvcP

05/20/2026

(Video) K-State Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds urges Kansas cattle producers to be on the lookout for signs of bovine theileriosis, a protozoan disease caused by ticks that has no treatment and no vaccine.

In this video, K-State Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds urges Kansas cattle producers to be on the lookout for signs of bovine theileriosis, a protozoan disease caused by ticks that has no treatment and no vaccine.

05/19/2026

K-State horticulture expert Matthew McKernan says that gardeners should not worry about ants on peony flower buds as they both provide a beneficial service. https://bit.ly/4d0CqxG

05/18/2026

K-State Extension child development expert Bradford Wiles encourages parents to establish “screen-free” zones in the home as part of an overall effort to reduce screen time for children. https://bit.ly/4tLaO6O