Social Security retirement benefits provide a secure income during retirement years. Eligibility for this benefit is between 62 and 70 years old. The most important financial decision of your life will be to determine when…

Whether you are new to gardening or have been gardening for years, all gardeners should think about their soil fertility levels. Just looking at your plants won’t provide the proper information. Soil fertility is something…

The Southwind Extension District will have a kickoff event on Saturday, March 26, for Walk Kansas 2022. Walk Kansas is a team-based health initiative program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by…

Spring is around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for Walk Kansas. This is a team-based health initiative program that will encourage you to lead a healthier life by being more active and…

Feeding hummingbirds is an enjoyable summer backyard activity.  Watching them hover to feed and spar with other hummingbirds for feeder space is fascinating and fun.  You can enhance the attractiveness of your yard to hummingbirds,…

Falling is a concern for anyone. However, as we age, falls may happen more frequently, and as my grandfather used to say, “we just don’t bounce as well as we used too.”   Several factors…

If you have fruit trees, now is the time to prune. A little planning ahead with fruit trees, such as pruning, can mean big rewards later in the growing season.  When done correctly, pruning is…

2022 could prove to be an interesting year for producers in Southeast Kansas. Ultra-high fertilizer prices and herbicide shortages, paired with high commodity prices already have producers scratching their heads on what to plant this…

Did you know February is American Heart Month?  With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to be thinking about heart health! Here are some heart-related items to keep in mind. Heart disease is the…

The Southwind Extension District will host a free information meeting on Old World Bluestem at the Bressner Hall on the Woodson County Fairgrounds in Yates Center at 230 p.m. Feb. 15. Old World Bluestems are…