Census Day is April 1, the formal beginning of the 2020 U.S. Census.   All Kansas households will have received an invitation with instructions by mail bby Friday. Data collection continues through July.  The U.S.…

As Americans brace for the impact of the new coronavirus in the United States, a pair of Kansas State University specialists say the best defense against the emerging threat may be one of the most…

The K-State Research & Extension is sponsoring the 2020 Speakers Bureau, featuring District Extension Agents. The agents will address elementary and secondary schools; civic and professional organizations; and community groups. This year’s topics are:  Check…

Looking out my office window on a wet foggy morning sure doesn’t get me in the mood to start thinking about spring burning, but the calendar shows that it is about time. One of the…

Life brings with it many stages. There are the formative years of growing and education, the middle years of working and maybe raising a family — and the later years, which can be even more…

It’s been a long winter. I can remember many times when February brought stretches of really nice spring-like weather. Not this year!  Are you itching to get out of the house and do something productive…

Once again, it’s time for Walk Kansas!  K-State Research and Extension has been offering this health initiative since 2001. Walk Kansas is a team-based program, designed to inspire you to lead a healthier life by…

Kitchens typically get a workout during the holidays and on Super Bowl Sunday.  Since those are past, now is a great time to choose an inside day or two to clean. I suggest removing all…

Many people use the terms “credit report” and “credit score” interchangeably, but they are not the same. Your credit report is a detailed account of your credit history, while your credit score is a three-digit…

According to Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska Beef Systems Specialist, stress from cold weather increases a cow’s energy requirements and can pull down her body condition. Many cow/calf producers will experience this issue this winter. …