Jamie Hancock: Garden changes ring in the new
12-30-12 - Topeka Capital-Journal - Jamie Hancock
“Old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.” Isn’t this much like our gardens?

Prescribed Burn Workshop Planned in Larned
12-19-11 - Kansas Agland
K-State Research and Extension is teaming up with the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency, and the Pawnee County Conservation District to host a Prescribed Burn Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Face of Kansas Wheat Retiring
12-18-11 - Hays Daily News - Joe Martin
As he prepares to retire, Joe Martin, the longtime wheat breeder at Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center south of Hays, talks about his years producing wheat varieties.


K-State receives international food development grant
12-17-11 - Pork Network - Sajid Alavi
A Kansas State University research and development proposal to develop new, grain-based food products to improve nutrition and health in developing countries has been selected for funding.


Achieving Excellence: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Initiates New Members
12-17-11 - Insurance News Net
Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, has more than 140 new members from Kansas State University.

K-State Grain's Sun Named 1 of Top 150 State Scientists
12-16-11 - Kansas Ag Connection - Xiuzhi Susan Sun
A Kansas State University distinguished professor of grain science was named one of the top 150 Kansas scientists by Kansas Ad Astra.


Pawnee Extension meeting Monday
12-16-11 - Great Bend Tribune
As many people are aware, the future of the Pawnee County Extension Program is at a crossroad and is about to change.


K-State scientists provide Bt corn tips
12-14-11 - Midwest Producer - Kraig Roozeboom
There's a long, cold winter between now and the 2012 planting season, but corn growers are already planning for spring.


K-State crops team claims third straight national title
12-13-11 - Midwest Producer - Kevin Donnelly
The Kansas State University Crops Team has captured the national championship for the third year in a row and 10th in the past 13 years.

Gardeners’ almanac (Dec. 10)
12-10-11 - Wichita Eagle
Wichita’s herb grower extraordinaire Norma Sowell died this week.


Winter ranch management seminar planned in six Kansas locations
12-8-11 - McPherson Sentinel - Larry Hollis
Ranch management and cow herd economics will take center stage at Kansas State University’s Winter Ranch Management Seminar on Jan. 10, 2012.


Kansas: Winter Ranch Management Seminar Planned In 6 Locations
12-8-11 - AgFax - Larry Hollis
Ranch management and cow herd economics will take center stage at Kansas State University’s Winter Ranch Management Seminar on Jan. 10, 2012.


K-State Briefs - Winter Ranch Management Seminar, Food Mix Gifts
12-8-11 - KTIC Radio
Winter Ranch Management Seminar Planned in Six Kansas Locations
Recipes for Food Mix Gifts Available


K-State Crops Team Claims Third Straight National Championship
12-6-11 - Gardner Edge - Kevin Donnelly
The Kansas State University Crops Team has captured the title of national champion for the third year in a row.


Latest Kansas State Swine Research Information Available
12-6-11 - Agri Marketing
The 2011 Swine Day Report of Progress (K-State publication SRP 1056) details numerous swine research projects delving into herd health, nursery and finishing nutrition and management and meat quality.


Meat Scientists Work to Enhance Marbling in Beef Cattle
12-1-11 - Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City - Brad Johnson
Several university researchers are collaborating to find ways to increase marbling in beef cattle without adding extra days on high-concentrate diets.

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.

Story by: Elaine Edwards
elainee@ksu.edu
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