Dear USD 273 Patrons, As a proud member of this community, I want to take a moment to discuss the upcoming Bond Issue and the opportunity that we have in front of us. In total transparency, this …
Producers will soon be drilling their 2025 wheat crop and it is always interesting to watch when drilling begins in north central Kansas. Producers may be looking to start putting the wheat seed in …
Dear Editor, Will a 95 year old Bishop be effective? As a Catholic who has attended Mass frequently in Beloit, I was recently reading some news that astounded me. For many years the Vatican has …
Crop Production Agent Post Rock Extension District #1 K-State Research and Extension BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District Forage analysis: …
Dear Senators and Representatives, I am writing to oppose Grain Belt Express (GBE), which is operated by Invenergy Transmission LLC. GBE would be a merchant transmission line used to carry power …
Dear Editor: Labor rights week reminds us that federal law protects every worker During Labor Rights Week 2024, August 26 through August 31, the U.S. Department of Labor joins with many foreign …
Dear Editor, Protecting Kansas workers from heat is a hot topic In most of the nation, all you need to do is to step outside to feel one of Kansas’ deadliest hazards: extreme heat. So far in …
TOPEKA – Summer is ending, but there’s no end in sight to law enforcement’s crackdown on impaired driving. This Labor Day holiday, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), …
David Foster Wallace was an American author, professor, and atheist who was asked to give the commencement speech at Kenyon College in Ohio in 2005. Here is what Wallace shared from his own personal …
One of the more common questions regarding analytical testing of forages and other feedstuffs is “I have the sample, now what do I test for or what analysis package should I select?” The …
KANSAS – Social Security works with our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to …
Dear Editor, If you give, even an occasional focus on the political atmosphere, here in the United States and the world, you recognize that we all are living in a dangerous time. Here in the U.S., it …
In Kansas we need tough plants that are able to withstand extreme weather conditions. Most tree problems are simply environmental stress caused by too hot or cold temperatures, too little rain, and …
By Blaire Todd Crop Production Agent Post Rock Extension District # 1 K- State Research and Extension Do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new …
Dear Editor, What is a true Farmers Market? There are warning signs of a true Farmers Market, and includes the following: Take a quick glance of the produce on display. If it looks super uniform in …
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and …
A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in …
This month’s book review is a romantic fiction, “Feels Like Home,” book five of the Bank Street Stories by Brooke St. James. This wasn’t categorized as a Christian fiction, …
The term assistive technology encompasses a wide range of tools and devices designed to make everyday tasks easier. From simple aids like canes and glasses to prosthetics, wheelchairs, stair lifts, …
MANHATTAN – Since 1949, we have observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May. It holds immense significance as it provides a platform for raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting …