Dangerous Waters: The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Kansas You Need to Know About
The snake population in the landlocked state of Kansas is remarkably varied. Kansas’s ecosystems are home to almost forty different kinds of snakes, and...
Get out and play: K-State expert says outdoor time is learning time for kids
Time spent outside benefits physical and mental development.
Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas...
Sharing the Love – Valentine’s Day Flowers
If you’re like much of America, you’re preparing to either give or receive a bouquet of roses. Here are some care tips to get...
KDA Announces 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass pasture use...
Long before lab-made colors, cactus bugs put the red in ‘redcoats’
Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or...
Substitutes for recently banned cherry dye are limited, says food scientist
K-State’s Blakeslee says food bans are based on best available science
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on the use of a popular...
Register of Deeds Office Closed Temporarily for Software Training
From February 10–14, 2025, the Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed to the public as staff receive training on the...
Farm to Early Care and Education Opportunity for Kansas Licensed Early Child Care Facilities
The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, is now accepting applications from Kansas licensed early...
Bike Across Kansas 2025
This year’s cross-state tour kicks off June 7 in St. Francis, KS. BAK 2025 marks the 51st year of the tour taking to Kansas...
Are frozen canned foods still safe to eat?
K-State food scientist says broken or unsealed cans should be discarded.
With recent cold weather and power outages come many challenges, including food safety. Kansas...