Agriculture

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas experienced a robust canola harvest this year, driven by an optimal spring that enhanced crop development and reduced pest and disease pressures.

Global clashes and trade wars hammered Midwestern states’ agricultural economies early this year, while a continuing boom in southeastern states’ housing and tech jobs kept their economies humming along.

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MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture invites you to join them in Manhattan this summer as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the 10th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 14, at the K-State Alumni Center at 1720 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan, followed by a networking event, also at the K-State Alumni Center.

Growing nice tomatoes in our climate can be a little tricky, but the persistent gardener will be richly rewarded come harvest. Below are some of the problems we face here in South Central Kansas.

After a week of voting, the three red ruffed lemur pups born at the Lee Richardson Zoo have names! Zoo Staff would like to thank the 330 individuals who voted either in person or online.