The first seed catalog of the year arrived in my mailbox right before Christmas. The catalogs seem to arrive earlier and earlier every year. I do enjoy flipping through the pages looking at all the…

The new year is kicking off with the No Surprises Medical Bills Act, the newest consumer rights and protection law from the federal government. The goal of the act is to create a more transparent,…

According to leading scientific expert on gratitude Dr. Robert Emmons, “there is a power in living thankfully, especially in times of great distress.” As we near the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, this quote…

Some of us may still be winding up our holiday celebrations — gift exchanges may be lingering on our calendar yet, and the decorations may remain hanging to keep those festive vibes alive.  The holidays…

After more than 20 months of temporary student loan forbearance for millions of student loan borrowers, student loan relief is ending Jan. 31.  This means that beginning Feb. 1, your federal student loan payments will…

If you haven’t participated in the K-State Garden Hour in the past, plan to start this year. The gardening program began in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for K-State Research…

With 2022 on the horizon, you may be thinking about setting goals for the new year. However, research indicates that most Americans fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. So, how can you set yourself…

“Winning The Game” Corn Marketing Workshop is a powerful and important program that is specifically designed to help farmers develop their marketing strategies.  The workshop will focus on cost of production for price target strategies,…

Thanksgiving weekend I noticed people were selling and giving away many items through Facebook. My guess is because of the extended weekend and preparing for Christmas, it was an opportunity to declutter decorations they no…

Registration is now open for a four-part series being held in two locations in the Southwind Extension District. Iola and Fort Scott will both be host sites for the “Risk Management Skills for Women in…