National Walk to School Day has many benefits
It is a simple holiday to celebrate and kids seem to love taking part in what has become an annual event for USD 382 in Pratt and many other schools around the country. It is National Walk to School Day.
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Whooping crane fall migration about to begin
Annually each fall, central Kansas is one of the few places where it is possible to see Whooping Cranes. From late October through early November, up to 60 or more of these rare birds are sighted at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The earliest-recorded first arrival, October 6, occurred in 2000, but the average first arrival date is October 21.
Explore Kansas Outdoors: What to do when the dogs of summer howl
The only reason I put up with summer in Kansas is… well, because I have to! My only alternatives are to move or die. The first takes too much energy, and the second, well, let’s just say I’ll put up with summer! (Although as I get older door number 2 looks less ominous all the time) The term “Dog Days of Summer” has always intrigued me. This term was long ago given to the hottest and muggiest part of the summer, which someone has determined to be between towards the end of what we normally call summer. So here is a little trivia on the “The Dog Days of summer.”
Fitzsimmons part of KLA class tours of beef and dairy operations
The 2025 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) met September 15-17 for their third seminar of the year. Class members from across the state spent three days taking part in a bus tour of eastern and central Kansas beef and dairy operations. The YSA program is exclusively sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
Kansas lesser prairie chicken loses endangered species act protections
TOPEKA — The lesser prairie chicken, a dancing grouse that has long teetered between threatened and endangered classifications, lost its federal protections in court in a victory for Great Plains petroleum and cattle industries.
The importance of water to cattle
There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink of water after spending time in the Kansas heat in August. According to Kansas State University beef cattle experts, cattle feel the same — and clean water is the most critical nutrient for the animals’ health and performance.
Drought tolerant perennial plants for fall planting
Fall is a great time to plant perennials but selecting the right plants is important. If you’re planting this fall here are some options that can tolerate drought once established.
Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 20
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 12th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. east and north of Great Bend at 592 NE K-156 Highway.
Dove hunting season has arrived
Turtle dove hunting season opened September 1 in Kansas and the pop, pop, popping of hunters bagging a few for sport or for eating can be heard often at dusk and dawn.
Agriland celebrates 30 Years at the Kansas State Fair with new Gleaner cab experience
HUTCHINSON, KS — This year marks a milestone for Agriland, a hands-on agricultural education exhibit at the Kansas State Fair. For 30 years, Agriland has welcomed thousands of fairgoers of all ages to discover where their food comes from and learn about Kansas agriculture through interactive displays.