Harper County K-State Extension

20/05/2026

Late spring and early summer fertilizer applications are ideal for bermudagrass, buffalograss and zoysiagrass, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan.

Late spring, early summer applications are ideal, says K-State horticulture expert

20/05/2026

K-State specialists say the 2026 wheat crop is struggling across Kansas largely due to drought, freeze damage and wheat curl mite pressure.

19/05/2026

K-State horticulture expert Matthew McKernan says that gardeners should not worry about ants on peony flower buds, as they both provide a beneficial service.

K-State Extension horticulture expert Matt McKernan says that gardeners do not need to worry about ants being a problem on peony flower buds during the spring season.

18/05/2026

K-State Extension child development expert Bradford Wiles encourages parents to establish “screen free” zones in the home as part of an overall effort to reduce screen time for children.

K-State child development expert Bradford Wiles encourages parents to establish “screen free” zones in the home as part of an overall effort to reduce screen time for children.

16/05/2026

The gut microbiome plays a critical role in overall human health. K-State nutrition expert Chelsea King said it produces essential nutrients such as short-chain fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids — compounds that serve as building blocks for the body’s cells.

15/05/2026

K-State beef cattle experts explain how linebreeding works, the role of probability in genetic outcomes and why selecting unrelated high-quality cattle may reduce risk.

14/05/2026

K-State horticulture entomologist Raymond Cloyd said that people will be seeing a greater abundance of ladybugs this year.

Warm temperatures and abundant prey are driving increased sightings of beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes statewide.

14/05/2026

K-State horticulture expert Matthew McKernan said that fluctuating temperatures impacted early rose growth, but proper care and maintenance can help the plants recover.

Late-season freezes damaged early rose growth, but proper pruning and care can help plants recover.

13/05/2026

K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee says home food preservation, when done correctly, can save money by reducing food waste.

12/05/2026

Stress is a universal experience, touching people of all ages and backgrounds, but when it becomes chronic, it can pose serious risks to physical and mental health.

10/05/2026

Tariffs on agricultural goods are affecting states differently based on their reliance on imports and exports, with experts from Kansas State University, Cornell University and The Ohio State University highlighting how trade disruptions influence production costs, marketaccessand farm income

Tariffs on agricultural goods are affecting states differently based on their reliance on imports and exports, with experts from Kansas State University, Cornell University and The Ohio State University highlighting how trade disruptions influence production costs, market access and farm income