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News Release Archive
April 2001 Top Stories:
Thirty Kansans Complete Training To Be Leaders in Agriculture
by Pat Melgares, April 30
Crop Insurance Participation Jumps
by Mary Lou Peter, April 30
Tips for Parents: Teach Children About Money
by Nancy Peterson, April 30
K-State Economist Releases Report on Kansas Retail Activity
by Pat Melgares, April 27
Past Year's Weather Lesson: Buy Tough Landscape Plants
Sidebar: What to Plant in Kansas
by Kathleen Ward, April 27
K-State Presents Distinguished Service Award to Cargill Official
by Pat Melgares, April 26
Farmers' Markets Offer More Than Fruits and Vegetables
by Nancy Peterson, April 26
Looking For Low-Cost Nitrogen? Try Legumes
by Mary Lou Peter, April 25
Kansas Forest Service Recognizes Kansas Utility Company
by Kathleen Ward, April 24
104 Kansas Communities Rate as Tree City USA
by Kathleen Ward, April 24
Overland Park Recognized As Top Tree City in State
by Kathleen Ward, April 24
State Forester Honors Two Mankato Men
by Kathleen Ward, April 24
Top Kansas Meat Processors Honored During Annual Show
Table: Complete List of 2001 Meat Processors Awards
by Pat Melgares, April 24
Planting Corn Into Cool, Wet Soils Can Be Risky
by Mary Lou Peter, April 24
Fed Cattle Prices Tumble, Summer Or Fall Rebound Likely
by Mary Lou Peter, April 24
Energy Costs, Drought Knock Kansas Farm Income Down 7.7 Percent
by Mary Lou Peter, April 23
News Package: Curbing Youth Violence
by Linda Sleichter, April 23
After-School Programs Help Curb Youth Violence
Early Intervention By Parents Helps Prevent Violence
Tips: How To Talk To Teens
Tips: Warning Signs of Violent Behavior
Violence In Schools Not As Common As Many Think
Bullying At The Root Of Much Youth Violence
Tips: Warning Signs of Bullying
Be Wary Of Telephone Herbicide Sales Calls
by Mary Lou Peter, April 23
Tree Friends Train in Great Bend Seminar
by Kathleen Ward, April 23
Failed Wheat Acres Post Varying Scenarios
by Mary Lou Peter, April 20
Reduce Risks from Carbon Monoxide
by Nancy Peterson, April 20
Horse Panorama Features Quiz Bowl, Speaking Contests
by Linda Sleichter, April 20
Hays Weed Scientist Receives Award
by Keri Geffert, April 20
K-State, KU Efforts Honored by the American Cancer Society
by Nancy Peterson, April 19
Pork Producers May Post 2001 Profits Despite Larger Slaughter
Sidebar: Foot-and-Mouth May Still Impact U.S. Pork Exports, Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, April 18
Sunflowers More Than A Symbol In Kansas
by Mary Lou Peter, April 17
BULLETIN: Cold Snap Won't Kill Landscapes
by Kathleen Ward, April 17
Protect Food During Power Outage
by Nancy Peterson, April 16
Study: 80 Kansas Counties Have Lost Sales Tax Revenue Since 1980
by Pat Melgares, April 13
May 3 Field Day To Discuss Beef Cattle, Forage Crops
by Pat Melgares, April 13
Feed Usage, Weather Could Bolster Corn Prices
Sidebar: Mexico Continues To Be Bright Spot for U.S. Corn
by Mary Lou Peter, April 12
After Summer Slump, Cattle Prices Could Rebound
Sidebar: Beef Exports Hold Strong, Foot-and-Mouth Still A Question
by Mary Lou Peter, April 12
Total Meat Import Ban Would Pose Problems for U.S.
by Mary Lou Peter, April 11
Soybean Crop Looks Huge, But So Does Demand
by Mary Lou Peter, April 10
Grazed Out Wheat Acres Eligible for Loan Deficiency Payments
by Mary Lou Peter, April 9
Cattle Cooperatives Will Highlight Ag Law Conference
by Mary Lou Peter, April 9
USDA Continues To Improve Foot-and-Mouth Controls
by Pat Melgares, April 6
Index Shows Winter Wheat Well Below Average
Sidebar: Kansas Wheat Third Worst in 16 Years, Says Economist
by Mary Lou Peter, April 6
K-State Professor Urging Kansans to Send Letters to European Farmers
by Linda Sleichter, April 6
Anger Management Conference Slated Apr. 24-25 in Colby
by Linda Sleichter, April 6
Five Fruits and Veggies a Day? It's Easier Than You Think
by Linda Sleichter, April 6
Prune Roses in Early Spring, Or Else Brace for Payback
by Kathleen Ward, April 5
BT Corn Growers Have Responsibility to Provide 'Refuges'
by Mary Lou Peter, April 4
Remember Food Safety When Decorating Easter Eggs
by Linda Sleichter, April 4
KCIA Announces Application Deadline for Certified Fields
by Mary Lou Peter, April 3
Family Nutrition Program Offers Guidance, Education
by Linda Sleichter, April 3
Huck Boyd Foundation Offers Leadership Mini-Grants for 2001
by Pat Melgares, April 2
Lower Quality Soy Seed May Merit Planting Changes
by Mary Lou Peter, April 2
Leavenworth 4-Hers To Tackle County Service Projects
by Linda Sleichter, April 2
Also featured this month: April Gardening and Lawn Care
March 2001 Top Stories
Troy Student Wins State Arbor Day Poster Contest
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 30
Small Mistakes in Mowing Can Hurt Lawn Looks, Health
Sidebar/box: It's Okay to Mow Wet Grass
Sidebar/box: Mower Operators -- Don't Get 'In a Rut'
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 29
Don't Play 'Numbers Game' With Lawn Sprinkler Systems
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 29
Spring Core Aeration Lets Grass 'Breathe'
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 29
Celebrate April Fools Day With Crabgrass Preventer
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 29
Saplings Get Too Much, Too Little Care at Planting
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 29
Heaving Apparent in Some Wheat, Alfalfa Fields
by Mary Lou Peter, March 28
Not All Evergreen Damage as Bad as It Looks
Also see sidebar: Remove Dead Wood to Slow Pine 'Epidemic'
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 20
Cattle Marketings Will Rise As Winter Weather Fades
by Mary Lou Peter, March 16
Look For Disease Resistant Alfalfa Varieties
by Mary Lou Peter, March 16
Recent Prices Spell Profits for Pork Producers
by Mary Lou Peter, March 16
Wheat Growers Facing Big Decisions
by Mary Lou Peter, March 16
UK Livestock Disease 'May' Lift U.S. Hog Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, March 15
Early Soy Planting Can Boost Yields, But Also Disease Problems
by Mary Lou Peter, March 15
Suburban Deer Unstoppable Unless Scared or Repelled?
Also see sidebar: Plan Needed To Control Suburban Deer
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 15
Value of Recreational Water Among Topics At Conference
by Linda Sleichter, March 13
Cost-Return Factors Favor Soybeans Over Corn
by Mary Lou Peter, March 12
Wheat Exports Lag Average, But China May Boost Buying
by Mary Lou Peter, March 12
Harsh Weather Boosts Cattle Prices Above $82
by Mary Lou Peter, March 9
Kansas Cotton Data Now Available
by Mary Lou Peter, March 9
Study: Location of Waste Lagoons Is Key To Their Safety
by Pat Melgares, March 8
Discovery Days May 30-June 1: Students Invited To Try Out College Life
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 8
4-H Global Conference in Kansas City Will Attract Visitors From Seven States
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 8
4-H Youth Council Elects Officers
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 8
National 4-H Delegates Selected
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 7
Kansas 4-Her Receives National Award
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 7
Sumner Youth Wins 2001 Agriculture Art Contest
by Keri Geffert, March 7
Cargill Kansas Business Group Donates $10,000 to KARL Program
by Pat Melgares, March 7
Soybean Growers Facing Complex Insurance Decisions
by Mary Lou Peter, March 5
Is Childrens' Popularity Important?
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 5
Kids Learn About More Than Food In The Kitchen
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 5
Want A Happier Relationship?
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 5
Teen's Health -- Not Weight -- Most Important
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 3
Serving Size Important to Health, Weight
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 3
Choose Foods That Boost Energy
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 3
Diabetes Complications Increase When Diagnosis Delayed
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 3
Help Children Learn to Choose Healthy Foods
by Nancy B. Peterson, March 3
Olathe Watershed: City Works To Prevent Water Problems Before They Start
by Keri Geffert, March 3
Cattlemen's Day: U.S. Government's Aggressive Approach Has Kept Nation's Cattle Herds Safe
by Pat Melgares, March 2
Cattlemen's Day: KLA President Urges Industry To Meet Consumers' Demands
by Pat Melgares, March 2
K-State Lab Uncovering Clues To Russian Wheat Aphid Resistance
Also see sidebar: Russian Wheat Aphid Resistance
by Kathleen W. Ward, March 2
Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farmers, Farm Homemakers
by K-State Research and Extension news staff, March 1
February 2001 Top Stories
Snowfall Replenishes Soil Moisture, But Hard on Cattle
by Mary Lou Peter, February 28
'Weak Calf Syndrome' Affecting Some Kansas Herds
by Pat Melgares, February 28
The Next Farm Bill: Commission's Ag Report Is In
by Mary Lou Peter, February 28
CD Set Depicts 60 Years of Kansas Agriculture
by Pat Melgares, February 28
Seeding Depth Important to Crop Growth
by Mary Lou Peter, February 28
Soaring Prices, Demand Pique Interest in Ethanol Processing
by Mary Lou Peter, February 26
Some Toxins Less Likely in Sorghum Than Corn
by Mary Lou Peter, February 26
Poor Soy Seed Quality Heightens Need For Treatments
by Mary Lou Peter, February 22
Consider Spring Cereal Crops
by Mary Lou Peter, February 22
Do Your Homework Before Buying
by Nancy B. Peterson, February 21
Know The Differences in Crop Insurance
by Mary Lou Peter, February 21
Learn To Stretch Paycheck
by Nancy B. Peterson, February 21
Study: Corn Gluten Feed Can Reduce On-Farm Costs
by Keri Geffert, February 21
Spring 2001 Gardening Features (news package)
by Kathleen W. Ward, February 15
Rethink Corn Seeding Rates
by Mary Lou Peter, February 14
Weather, Demand Seen Driving Cattle Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, February 13
Subsurface Drip Irrigation May Be Option For Farmers Seeking
Best Management Practices
by Pat Melgares, February 7
K-State Agronomist: Don't Forget Grain Sorghum
by Mary Lou Peter, February 6
K-State's HACCP Program Funded for Three More Years
by Pat Melgares, February 6
Feedlot Cattle Turn Slightly Profitable
by Mary Lou Peter, February 5
Kansas Fruit Growers Award Frank D. Morrison Scholarship
by Keri Geffert, February 2
Good Leadership Crucial To Community's Success
by Pat Melgares, February 2
Soy Export Demand Climbs, Corn Commitments Lackluster
by Mary Lou Peter, February 2
Wheat's Hardy Nature Makes Price Forecasting Difficult
by Mary Lou Peter, February 1January, 2001
Report Measures Retail Strength of Kansas' Counties in FY2000
by Pat Melgares, January 31
Garden City Father-Son Named 'Stockman of the Year'
by Pat Melgares, January 30
New Approach to Manure Management Benefits Kansas Dairies
by Kathleen W. Ward, January 30
Minimize Colds and Flu
by Nancy B. Peterson, January 26
In Kansas: Local Officials Earn National Awards
by Nancy B. Peterson, January 26
Scientist Teaches Children About Agriculture Via Web
by Mary Lou Peter, January 26
Swine Profitability Conference Slated Feb. 6 at K-State
by Pat Melgares, January 25
K-State Equestrian Team Starts Spring Competition Feb. 3
by Keri Geffert, January 24
New CD Will Help Community Planners
by Pat Melgares, January 24
K-State Engineer Outlines Options For Landowners With Dry Wells
by Pat Melgares, January 24
Irrigation Short Course Slated for Nebraska Site
by Kathleen W. Ward, January 22
Center For Sustainable Agriculture Creates New Economic Opportunities
by Pat Melgares, January 22
Estate Planning Can Curb Federal Tax On Farms
by Mary Lou Peter, January 22
'People and Pigs' Are Focus of Three State Meetings
by Pat Melgares, January 22
Bulls Termed 'Excellent'; Open House March 5
by Pat Melgares, January 22
K-State Horse Judging Team Crowned National Champs
by Keri Geffert, January 19
Applications For KARL Accepted Through March 15
by Pat Melgares, January 19
Soaring Nitrogen Prices Highlight Value Of Soil Testing
by Mary Lou Peter, January 19
Hays Roundup Kicks Off 100th Year of Research Center
by Pat Melgares, January 19
Dating and Relationships, Six-part Series
by Amy Briggs, January 18Tips On Meeting, Dating New People
Is This A Date? Or A Relationship?
Building Relationship Is Like Building A House
What Makes A Relationship Healthy?
Remember Basics While Searching For A Lifelong Mate
Getting Marriage Off To A Successful Start
K-State to Present Annual Ag Lenders Conference Feb. 8-9
by Pat Melgares, January 16
Brisk Soy Usage Seen Supporting Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, January 11
U.S. Winter Wheat Acres Smallest Since 1971
by Mary Lou Peter, January 11
K-State Economists Take A Look At 2001 Hog Market
by Mary Lou Peter, January 11
K-State Biotech Website Featured On Educational Site
by Mary Lou Peter, January 10
Cattlemen's Seedstock Conference Slated Feb. 5 in Phillipsburg
by Pat J. Melgares, January 9
Cattle Prices Heat Up As Temperatures Drop
by Mary Lou Peter, January 5
ConAgra Fire Impact Seen Minimal On U.S. Beef Sector
by Mary Lou Peter, January 5
Wheat Watchers Eye China Market
by Mary Lou Peter, January 3
Rally In "New Crop" Wheat Possible
by Mary Lou Peter, January 3
Precision Ag Conference Slated For Great Bend
by Mary Lou Peter, January 2December 2000 Top Stories:
Kids' Conference Attracts Larger-Than-Expected Crowd
by Nancy Peterson, December 21
Winter Driving Tips That May Save Your Life
by Nancy Peterson, December 20
Winter-Related Deaths, Injuries A Threat into January-February
by Kathleen W. Ward, December 20
Odd 'Snow Rollers' Appear in Kansas
by Kathleen W. Ward, December 20
Hog Prices Above Year Ago, But Profits Elusive
by Mary Lou Peter, December 20
Ethanol Still Seen as Boost For Energy Market, Agriculture
by Keri Geffert, December 19
Minimize Holiday Pounds And Winter Weight Gain
by Nancy Peterson, December 18
Funds Available to Ag Groups; Focus on Adding Value, Growth
by Mary Lou Peter, December 15
Monthly Hog Report Called 'Step in Right Direction'
by Mary Lou Peter, December 14
Nutrient Best Management Practices Can Bolster Farm Profits
by Mary Lou Peter, December 14
Fences Protect Water, Improve Rangeland Production
by Linda Sleichter, December 11
Internet, Ag Computing Focus Of Conference
by Amy Briggs, December 11
U.S. Beef Back In Favor After 20-Year Slump
by Mary Lou Peter, December 11
Fall Rains Helpful But Parts Of Kansas Still Too Dry
by Mary Lou Peter, December 11
Wintry Blast Boosts Cattle Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, December 11
Thin World Wheat Stocks, Less Production Could Lift Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, December 11
Santa's 'Best' Gift Universal
by Nancy Peterson, December 11
ADM Donates $1 Million To K-State Flour Mill
by K-State Office of Media Relations, December 8
Confinement Operation Changes Are Part of the Cheney Watershed Project
by Linda Sleichter, December 6
Tips for Consumers: Understanding 'New' Foods
by Nancy Peterson, December 5
On-Line Trading, E-Commerce To Be Addressed In Ag Computing Conference
by Amy Briggs, December 5
November 2000 Top Stories:
Dating and Relationships, Six-part Series
by Amy Briggs, November 29Tips On Meeting, Dating New People
Is This A Date? Or A Relationship?
Building Relationship Is Like Building A House
What Makes A Relationship Healthy?
Remember Basics While Searching For A Lifelong Mate
Getting Marriage Off To A Successful Start
Excel/Cargill Cares Gives $5,000 to KARL Pogram
by Pat J. Melgares, November 29
Newly-Established Helpline Targets Rural Kansans
by Pat J. Melgares, November 27
Conference To Focus On Computing in Agriculture
by Pat J. Melgares, November 22
Pottawatomie County Youth Place Second at American Royal Livestock Judging Contest
by Pat J. Melgares, November 22
K-State Study: Pasteurizing Nursery Feed Diets Improves Pigs' Growth
by Pat J. Melgares, November 22
K-State Scientists, Consortium Seek Alternatives to Pesticides
by Mary Lou Peter, November 20
Kansan Picked for National Panel
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Education, Entertainment Both Part Of National 4-H Congress
by Amy Briggs, November 17
Temperature Key to Holiday Food Safety
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Tips for Parents: Put Holiday Expectations in Perspective
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Choosing a Meat Thermometer: They're not just for the holidays anymore
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Simplify Supper
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Holiday Get Togethers Worth Effort
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
For Family, Make Sharing Meals Priority
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 17
Hog Prices Up 8 Percent; Bellies and Slaughter Seen Key In 2001
by Mary Lou Peter, November 15
Ag Profitability Conference Planned for NE Kansas
by Mary Lou Peter, November 15
K-State Places Second at Livestock Judging Nationals
by Pat Melgares, November 14
Kansas Teen Places Second in National Contest
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 13
Cheney Watershed: BMPs Reduce Fertilizer Waste, Improve Production
by Linda Sleichter, November 10
K-State Economist: Some USDA Corn Data 'Puzzling'
by Mary Lou Peter, November 10
K-State Ag Alumni Association Honors Four With Awards
by Amy Briggs, November 8Dry Farm Ponds May Be In Need of Repair
by Pat J. Melgares, November 8Cash Cattle Prices Climb; Upper $70s Possible By Spring
by Mary Lou Peter, November 8
K-State Website Offers Biotechnology Information
by Mary Lou Peter, November 8
Brisk Beef Exports Continue To Boost Cattle Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, November 8
LDP Payments May Not Be Farmers' Best Strategy
by Mary Lou Peter, November 6
Water Issues To Be Addressed at Nov. 16 Meeting in Scandia
by Mary Lou Peter, November 6
Meat Contest Offers More Than Good Dinner
by Nancy B. Peterson, November 3
Kansas Forest Service Honored For Excellence in Education
by Kathleen W. Ward, November 3
Cheney Watershed Project Shows Cooperation Between Rural, City
by Linda Sleichter, November 2
Mold Reported in Late Season Sorghum Crop
by Mary Lou Peter, November 2
Cattle Feeder Losses Continue Improving In Late 2000
by Amy Briggs, November 2
Private Woodland Management the Focus At Four-State Conference in Nebraska City
by Kathleen W. Ward, November 2
Egg Contest Open To Kansans
by Keri Geffert, November 2October 2000 Top Stories:
High Energy Costs, Crop Insurance Are Highlights Of Ag Conferences
by Mary Lou Peter, October 27
Conference to Focus on Adding Value to Ag Products
by Mary Lou Peter, October 27
2000 Swine Industry Day Held In Manhattan
by Keri Geffert, October 26
Tips for Parents: Make Safety a Priority for Trick-or-Treaters
by Nancy B. Peterson, October 26
Weeds Take Center Stage With Students
by Mary Lou Peter, October 24
Dry Weather Could Spark Crop of Weeds
by Mary Lou Peter, October 23
Drought Issues For Cow-Calf Producers Is Topic Of Nov. 8 Meeting
by Mary Lou Peter, October 19
Summer's Drought Forces Producers Into Fall Management Decisions
by Chris Lavergne, October 19
Alcohol Issues Addressed On K-State Campus
by Amy Briggs, October 18
Marysville Couple To Be Honored Oct. 27 At American Royal
by Pat Melgares, October 18
National FFA To Present Dikeman With Honorary American Degree
by Keri Geffert, October 17
Hiring Is Often Challenging For Farmers, Ranchers
by Mary Lou Peter, October 16
Freeze Compunds Soybean Problems
by Mary Lou Peter, October 11
Conferences Aim At Helping Farms Position for 2001
by Mary Lou Peter, October 10
Cattle Marketing Changes - Are They For The Better?
by Mary Lou Peter, October 9
K-State Ag Alumni Association Announces Awards And Officers
by Keri Geffert, October 9
K-State Equestrian Team Gears Up For Its Inaugural Season
by Linda Sleichter, October 5
Storing Green Soybeans? A K-State Expert Offers Tips
by Mary Lou Peter, October 5
Hot Weather May Cause Grain Storage Problems
by Mary Lou Peter, October 5
Sen. Roberts, K-State's Flinchbaugh To Discuss Future of Ag Policy
by Keri Geffert, October 4
Fall Hog Prices Seen Above 1999's; But Spring May Be Turning Point
by Mary Lou Peter, October 4
Cattle Feeders Likely To See Losses Through 2000
by Mary Lou Peter, October 4
CattleWomen Host Pre-Game Cook-Off
by Nancy B. Peterson, October 2
Gardening Boom Appeals to Kids, Too
by Nancy B. Peterson, October 2
Typical Harvest Pressure May Push Corn To $1.70
by Mary Lou Peter, October 2September 2000 Top Stories:
New 4-H Fabrics are Hit
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 29
4-H Generating New Ideas to Help Kids
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 29
Creating Value For Ag Resources Focus of Nov. 13-14 Conference
by Mary Lou Peter, September 29
Wheat Rally Unlikely Unless Exports Improve
by Mary Lou Peter, September 29
Tips for Parents: Understanding Finicky Eaters
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 28
Greener Grass May Not Mean Healthy Pastures
by Mary Lou Peter, September 27
Kids and Alcohol: Separate Fiction From Fact
by Amy Briggs, September 27
Survey: Kansans Value Research and Extension Programs
by Linda Sleichter, September 27
First Matthew Kent Stamper Ag Scholarship Awarded
by Mary Lou Peter, September 27
PRIDE Day 2000 Kansas Communities Win Awards
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 25
Crop Insurance Deadline Is Oct. 2
by Mary Lou Peter, September 22
Little Bitty Bug Bringing Big Bite
by Kathleen W. Ward, September 22
'Heavenly' Adventure Offered
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 22
Growers Have New Choices In Crop Insurance
by Mary Lou Peter, September 21
Salvaging Dry Crops Could Lead To LDP Payment Loss
by Mary Lou Peter, September 21
Wheat Experts Answer Questions About Hard White Wheat
by Mary Lou Peter, September 20
U.S.-China Pact Significant for Kansas Ag
by Mary Lou Peter, September 19
At the Kansas State Fair: Don't Miss the Poultry Barn - No Fowl Play,
Just Colorful Fun
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 15
Heat Stresses Gardens, Not 4-H Gardeners
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 15
Elanco President to Speak About Global Agriculture
by Keri Geffert, September 15
No-till Systems Increasing In Popularity
by Amy (Pyle) Briggs, September 14
Stocker Conferences Scheduled In Six Kansas Locations
by Amy (Pyle) Briggs, September 14
Manage Grazing Land After Wildfire
by Mary Lou Peter, September 14
Unusual Quilt Displayed At Kansas State Fair
by Keri Geffert, September 14
State Fair Food Drive Spurs Gifts from Heart
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 13
Hogs Still Profitable, But Prices Falling
by Mary Lou Peter, September 13
K-State Economist Sees Corn, Soy Price Dip After Report
by Mary Lou Peter, September 13
At the Kansas State Fair: Wheat Plot Contest Offers Special Challenges
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 12
Product That Reduces Fat in Pigs May Also Benefit Humans
by Pat J. Melgares, September 11
At the Kansas State Fair: Changes in 4-H Fashion Revue Include
Air-Conditioned Comfort
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 11
Beef Exports Set Record But U.S. Still Net Importer
by Mary Lou Peter, September 11
Heavier Weights, Slower Demand Knock Cattle Prices Lower
by Mary Lou Peter, September 11
Idea Session Will Benefit Kansas Communities
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 8
At the Kansas State Fair: Learn to be a Rodeo Clown
by Keri Geffert, September 7
Livestock Feed May Be Best Bet For Parched Soybeans
by Mary Lou Peter, September 7
Ag Day Gives Kids Taste of Farm Life
by Mary Lou Peter, September 7
Green Soybeans Showing Up But Options Available
by Mary Lou Peter, September 6
Tips To Prevent, Destroy Fleas
by Amy (Pyle) Briggs, September 6
New Beef Breeds at Kansas State Fair
by Nancy B. Peterson, September 6August 2000 Top Stories:
Call Hall Ice Cream Available at Kansas State Fair This Year
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 31
State Fair Judging Contests Offer Unexpected Benefits for 4-Hers
by Corinne L. Blender, August 31
State Fair Food Drive Will Benefit Kansas Kids
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 31
2000 May Become 'Yellowjacket Year'
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 31
Virtual Wheat Field Day: An Anytime Resource
by Mary Lou Peter, August 31
White Wheat Planting: For Grain or Seed?
by Mary Lou Peter, August 30
Food Safety: Tips for Tailgate Parties and Picnics
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Food Safety: Pack a Safe and Satisfying Lunch
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Food Safety: Test Your Food Safety IQ
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Food Safety: Tips for Parents - Teach Kids to Eat Safely
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Reduce Health Risks in the Home
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Food Safety: Simplify Cooking, Protect Health
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Food Safety: Avoid Common Food Safety Mistakes
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 30
Now's The Time To Evaluate Hybrids
by Mary Lou Peter, August 29
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: Dandelion Control Best in Early Fall
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 29
Kansas Harvest Under Way; Yield Prospects Vary
by Mary Lou Peter, August 28
Future Neighbors at Kansas State Fair
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 28
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: Letter to Editors
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 25
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: Lawn Seed Likely to Get Widespread Use Soon
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 25
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: September 'Feeding' A Must For Fescue, Bluegrass Lawns
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 25
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: 'CLIPPINGS'
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 25
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: Spider Mites Now Attacking Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 25
Fall Yard 'n Garden 2000: K-State Gives Guides for Dividing Peonies
by Amy (Pyle) Briggs, August 25
Rotation, Variety Selection Best Wheat Disease Prevention
by Mary Lou Peter, August 24
Start Now to Control Sericea Lespedeza
by Mary Lou Peter, August 24
GMOs, Herbicide Efficiency To Highlight Sept. 7 Field Day
by Mary Lou Peter, August 22
Limited-Edition Bear Introduced As Fund-Raiser for Kansas Kids
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 22
State Fair Still Offers Thrill
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 22
At the Kansas State Fair: Enjoy Food, But Consider Food Safety, Too
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 22
At the Kansas State Fair: Purchase Prize Winning Foods
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 21
Access 4-H Results from Kansas State Fair on Internet
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 21
Drought-Stressed Soybeans? Consider Cutting For Hay
by Mary Lou Peter, August 18
Wheat Still King In Kansas But Change Is Afoot
by Mary Lou Peter, August 17
Kansas Ag Leadership Program Opens Applications for 2001 Class
by Pat J. Melgares, August 17
Pasture Conditions Below Normal; Livestock Producers Seek Options
by Pat J. Melgares, August 16
4-Hers To Participate in 'Ag Challenge of Champions'
by Corinne L. Blender, August 15
New Website Centralizes Information on Kansas Forages
by Pat J. Melgares, August 15
Kansas State Research and Extension Providing Fun At State Fair
by Corinne L. Blender, August 14
Food For Thought: The Birds Need To Be Fed, Too
by Corinne L. Blender, August 14
Record Crop Could Knock Corn to $1.70 or Lower
by Mary Lou Peter, August 11
Planting Alfalfa? Consider No-Till
by Mary Lou Peter, August 10
August is Here: Think Alfalfa
by Mary Lou Peter, August 10
Dividing Their Beauty - Bearded Iris Require Late Summer Care
by Corinne L. Blender, August 10
K-State To Discuss New Crop Research
by Pat J. Melgares, August 9
Value-Added Opportunities in Agriculture Conference Set for Aug. 30
by Mary Lou Peter, August 9
Lush Cool-Season Lawns Flush With Crabgrass?
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 9
Soybean Mountain Looming Ahead
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 9
Summer Rains May Belie Well Problems
by Mary Lou Peter, August 8
Half-Grown U.S. Corn Crop Inspiring 'Harvest-Low Prices
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 8
Tips for Parents: Schedule Time for Family, Too
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 8
Fluids Key to Managing Heat
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 8
Tips for Parents: Teach Children School Bus Safety
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 8
Tips for Parents: Think of Kids' Food as Fuel
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 8
Wheat Futures Bottoming Out?
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 7
K-State Practices What It Preaches: No-Till Demonstration Scheduled Sept. 7
by Corinne L. Blender, August 7
Freezing an Easy Way To Preserve Tomatoes
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 7
4-H'er Turns Project into Business
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 7
4-H Project Benefits County Fair
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 4
Clean Room Environment Introduced to Meat Processing
by Corinne L. Blender, August 3
4-H Project Sheds New Light
by Nancy B. Peterson, August 3
Risk And Profit Conference To Cover Host of Ag Issues
by Mary Lou Peter, August 3
Septic Tank Maintenance Can Prevent Premature Failure
by Mary Lou Peter, August 3
Hog Prices Up 51 Percent; Less Production Is Partial Key
by Mary Lou Peter, August 3
Cattle Weights May Be Signaling A Backlog
by Kathleen W. Ward, August 2
Crops Field Day Aug. 23 in Colby
by Pat J. Melgares, August 2
Soybean Cyst Nematode Field Day Topic
by Corinne L. Blender, August 1
"Dryland Ag Day" Slated For Aug. 16 in Tribune
by Mary Lou Peter, August 1July 2000 Top Stories:
Seed Certification Is KCIA Focus; Other Programs Growing
by Mary Lou Peter, July 31
Weed Science Team Place Third in Contest
by Corinne L. Blender, July 31
Soil Testing Taking on Increasing Importance
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 29
Soil Horizons: Agronomy Farm Field Day Topic
by Corinne L. Blender, July 27
Southwestern Corn Borers Now Infesting North Central Kansas
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 27
Grain Pest Attacking Northeast Kansas Grasses
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 27
Time Now To Sprout Fall Vegetable Garden
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 27
Tomato Plants Having a Woeful Summer
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 27
Orphan Buffalo Becomes 4-H Family's 'Pet'
by Nancy B. Peterson, July 27
Choose Clothes That Keep You Cool
by Nancy B. Peterson, July 20
Fuel Price Jump Could Cost Kansas Farmers Thousands of Dollars
by Mary Lou Peter, July 20
Success Stories, Ideas to Highlight Ag Value-Added Conference
by Mary Lou Peter, July 18
Nickerson, Lawrence Are Sites For Precision Field Tours
by Mary Lou Peter, July 17
4-H Project is 'Real' Dog Story
by Nancy B. Peterson, July 14
K-State To Co-Host Cotton Field Day Aug. 30
by Mary Lou Peter, July 14
Crop Insurance To Highlight Aug. 8 Risk Management Workshop
by Mary Lou Peter, July 14
K-State Creates New Guidelines For Feeding Sows During Lactation
by Corinne L. Blender, July 13
Soybean Outlook: 'More' of Everything But Prices
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 11
U.S. Wheat Outlook May Improve by Fall
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 10
Economist Sees Promise in Storing 2000 Wheat
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 10
Bad Weather 'Best' Hope For Feedgrain Price Rally
by Kathleen W. Ward, July 10
Dollars Down the Drain? Conserving Water in the Home
by Nancy B. Peterson, July 10
KARL: 10 Years of Ag, Rural Leadership
by Corinne L. Blender, July 10
K-State Economist Outlines Foundations for Community Development
by Pat J. Melgares, July 6
Hog Prices Up Almost 50 Percent From Year Ago
by Mary Lou Peter, July 6
Jump In Placements Seen Delaying Cattle Recovery
by Mary Lou Peter, July 6
Cattle Herd Expansion: Are We There Yet?
by Mary Lou Peter, July 6
K-State Agronomy Farm Field Day Set For Sept. 7
by Mary Lou Peter, July 6June 2000 Top Stories:
- July 4 Temperatures and Humidity May Create Deadly Combination
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 30
- Weather Likely Culprit In Soybean Nitrogen Problem
by Mary Lou Peter, June 30
- Annual Strength Index for Kansas Helps Pinpoint Economic Progress
by Pat J. Melgares, June 29
- Health and Wellness: Prevent Illness from Hantavirus (Summer Safety #6)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Tips for Parents: Don't Overlook Water Safety (Summer Safety #5)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Preparation Can Reduce Risks From Storms (Summer Safety #4)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Tips for Parents: Prevent Playground Injuries (Summer Safety #3)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Learn to Recognize the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Summer Safety #2)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Tips for Parents: Reduce Injuries from Bicycle Accidents (Summer Safety #1)
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 29
- Phytophthora Root Rot Showing Up in Soybeans
by Mary Lou Peter, June 29
- Food Safety Scientists, Researchers To Gather In Manhattan July 6-14
by Corinne L. Blender, June 28
- Sheep Producers To Benefit From Government Payments, Expert Says
by Pat J. Melgares, June 27
- Ag Leadership Program Graduates Set New Mark for Gift-Giving
by Pat J. Melgares, June 27
- Thinking of Double-Cropping? Several Options Available
by Mary Lou Peter, June 22
- Recent Rain Helps, But Not Enough to Stop Drought
by Linda Sleichter, June 20
- Early Wheat Harvest Enhances Double-Cropping Potential
by Mary Lou Peter, June 20
- Kansas Corn Under Seige; Dry Conditions Taking Toll
by Mary Lou Peter, June 20
- Mulches Can Save Water, Time and Plants But Only if Chosen and Applied Corectly
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 16
- Rotating Crops Best Defense Against Wheat Strawbreaker
by Mary Lou Peter, June 16
- 4-Her's To Represent State at Citizenship Conference
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 15
- Invading Ants Can Be Hard-to-Stop Home Pest
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 13
- Proper Grazing Management Especially Important During Drought
by Mary Lou Peter, June 13
- Simplify End-of-Life Decisions
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 13
- Leftover Lorsban, Dursban Should Be Used, Not Discarded
Linda Sleichter, June 12
- Kansans Have Mistaken Ideas About Poison Ivy Exposure
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 12
- U.S. Wheat Crop Larger Than Expected; Harvest Seen Weighing on Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, June 9
- CARA Bill Could Reduce 'Sting' Now in Endangered Species List
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 9
- Part of the State's Water Waste Is Bad Habits Taught to Lawns
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 9
- Center for Sustainable Ag Called 'Economic Opportunity' For Farmers
by Pat J. Melgares, June 9
- Strong Demand, Price Spreads Support Hog Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Cattle Prices Begin Seasonal Slide, Profits Seen Fading
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Beef, Pork Exports Strong, Support Livestock Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Feeder Cattle Price Outlook Dependent on Corn Prices
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Hot, Windy Weather Hard on Kansas Wheat
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Kansas Wheat Harvest Begins; Strawbreaker Noted In Some Areas
by Mary Lou Peter, June 6
- Kansas 4-H Awards Record Number of Scholarships
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 2
- Project Winners Earn Trip to 4-H Congress
by Amy Pyle, June 2
- Weird in the Wild: Killing Coyotes May Not Change State's Population Numbers
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 2
- Beetles Attacking Kansas Clothes, Carpets, Foods
by Kathleen W. Ward, June 2
- State Award Winner is From Pratt County
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 2
- Sedgwick County Couple Honored
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 2
- Reno County Family Honored by 4-H
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 2
- Award Goes to Pawnee County Resident
by Nancy B. Peterson, June 2
- Soybeans Planted At Record Pace, Corn Emergence Exceeds Average
by Mary Lou Peter, June 2
- HRW Wheat Exports May Not Meet USDA Projections
by Mary Lou Peter, June 1
- Kansas Farms Get Needed Boost From Livestock Prices,
Government Payments
by Mary Lou Peter, June 1
May 2000Top Stories:
- Extension Helping Instructors Teach Environmental Awareness
by Kathleen W. Ward, May 26
- Weird in the Wild: State Bats Carnivores But Not 'Vampires'
by Kathleen W. Ward, May 26
- Weird in the Wild: Killing Snakes Sometimes Harms More Than Helps
by Kathleen W. Ward, May 26
- Weird in the Wild: Snakes DangerousEvenWhen Dead
by Kathleen W. Ward, May 26
State Contributes to Burger Bonanza
by Nancy B. Peterson, May 24
- Choosing a Meat Thermometer
by Nancy B. Peterson, May 24
- Consumers Will Benefit From Food Safety Step
by Nancy B. Peterson, May 24
County Extension Horticulturists Say to Make Yards Drought-Tough
by Kathleen W. Ward, May 23
Weird in the Wild: Kansas 'Alligators' Prot