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 1

January, 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 18  

Tips 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 2

December 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 29     

Tips 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 8

  Dry Farm Ponds May Be In Need of Repair
  by Pat J. Melgares, November 8

  Cash 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 2 

October 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 2

September 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 6

August 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 1

July 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 6

June 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