Photo of the day: Chase State Lake waterfall near Cottonwood Falls on Earth Day taken and submitted by Doug Mitchell.
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"Doe has appealed his case to the nation’s highest court."
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Oklahoma joins other states questioning law used to shield tech companies from lawsuits
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has signed onto a legal brief questioning a federal statute that shields tech companies from civil lawsuits.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Give your garden a makeover on a budget.
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Give Your Garden A Makeover On A Budget!
Learn how to successfully rejuvenate your outdoor space without breaking the bank!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The largest decrease in planted area from last year is expected in South Dakota."
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Sunflower acres expected to decline
Sunflower Extra: Planted sunflower acres predicted to drop 27% in 2024.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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E. coli, a potentially deadly bacterium, can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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In his decades-long career as a UPS driver, Jon Strnad has delivered millions of packages. But few have been as special as the delivery he made on April 15.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Our plastic waste is bad for wildlife.
The image is of a deceased black-footed albatross chick. It's a sobering picture and normally we like to keep things light-hearted on this account, but every once in a while we need to have one of those "real talks." Unfortunately, this chick isn't exclusive. It represents the millions of birds, reptiles, mammals and other wildlife that ingest our plastic waste.
How can you help? Check out our comments to find simple ways to reduce these wildlife hazards. This Earth Day, we're asking you to make the world a healthier place for the next generation AND for wildlife.
Photo at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial by Dan Clark/USFWS
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Did you know that KDOT takes steps to study and mitigate effects on the environment and local wildlife. KDOT also plants a variety of native wild flowers and vegetation along our right of way.
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"PFAS are manmade chemicals that don’t often react with other substances."
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OSU Extension offers workshop for people who want to learn about 'forever chemicals' in Tulsa
You may have heard of so-called “forever chemicals.” But how much do you know about the uses and health risks associated with PFAS?0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The waiver is effective on May 1 and will continue for 20 days."
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DEVELOPING: US EPA Allows Temporary Expansion of Higher-Ethanol Gasoline Blend this Summer
NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - The EPA will temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Earth Day!
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"Farmers and veterinarians have been waiting for confirmation on how the virus is transmitted to better control its spread."
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NEW: USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission a Factor in Avian Flu Spread
USDA said this week cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of avian flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Packers are working to identify producers that are doing a good job at minimizing the prevalence of liver abscesses in their beef-on-dairy animals."
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Liver Abscesses in Beef-on-Dairy Cattle are Costing Packers Big Money
This growing beef-on-dairy health problem is costing packers two major things – time and money.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"There is no bigger lesson than the importance of a reliable means to communicate with as many people as possible under the most difficult of circumstances."
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AM car radios seem quaint. But when the twister comes, you'll want that dial. • Kansas Reflector
There will come a day when a better technology for emergencies comes along than AM radio. For now, it's the we have.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Ames is the largest tester of livestock disease in the country."
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Two veterinarians, hundreds of miles apart, solved a cow sickness whodunit
It took weeks for two Iowa State grads to discover bird flu was infecting dairy cattle in Texas.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Equipment exporters, particularly those with heavy machinery, feel the brunt of this disruption."
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What effects will the Port of Baltimore closure have on agriculture?
Machinery exporters feel the biggest pinch as shipping is diverted to other ports.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In 2023, demand from Mexico was a bright spot for U.S. dairy exports, and the country has continued to aggressively buy U.S. dairy products in 2024."
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Fewer Cows and Lower Protein Levels Have Done Little to Move Prices
International demand needs to pick up before U.S. milk prices can increase significantly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Bird eggs range in colors and can be ornately maculated with spots, blotches and scrawls."
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Identify Bird Eggs by Color and Size
What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to help you identify bird eggs from 10 different species.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants."
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Garden Clean-Up? Get 4-Season Help From Your Chickens!
Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants. Here's...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
All my ducks are finally in a row.
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10 Facts about Bats.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Bats
When you learn about bats, they're not so scary. Read more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The business started by Peter Oberweise, a dairy farmer himself, who began selling milk out of the back of a horse-drawn wagon in 1915."
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97-Year-Old Illinois Milk Delivery Business Files for Bankruptcy
Oberweise Dairy, headquartered in North Aurora, Illinois, is a home milk delivery company that delivers milk in glass bottles directly to consumers. Recently, the 97-year-old dairy business has filed ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Rippey says just like the impacts of El Niño are still being felt four months after its peak, the claws of La Niña may not come until fall."
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Goodbye, El Niño. Hello, La Niña? The Big Transition to La Niña is Already Underway
There's now a 60% chance La Niña will develop between June and August and an 85% chance it's in effect by November 2024 to January 2025, according to NOAA.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Don't be the reason someone doesn't make it home - #GiveEmABreak. Distracted driving isn't just dangerous to YOU but everyone ON the road. Slow down. Pay attention. Save a life. #GoOrangeKS ... See MoreSee Less
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What is trade school and is it right for you?
Is trade school right for you? Everything you need to know about trade schools, from the application process to the salary.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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"Forest threats include wildfire, heat stress, drought, pathogen and insect outbreaks, rapid development and invasive species, the authors note."
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Native knowledge: Tribes add wisdom to land decisions
Indigenous Knowledge, western science braided into recommendations.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Tips for keeping your cattle cool this summer.
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Keep cattle cool, comfortable this summer
When temperatures rise above 77 degrees F, cattle use valuable energy to stay cool.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A research team at Kansas State University is working to change that."
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Researchers Zero in on Liver Abscesses for Beef-on-Dairy
Liver abscesses remain a singular, dark cloud over the otherwise sunny segment of dairy-beef-cross cattle. Several entities are performing research to try to solve this frustrating industry obstacle.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Kansas engineers fight to save Tuttle Creek reservoir from rising mud levels
Kansas engineers are facing a muddy problem at Tuttle Creek reservoir.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"There have now been eight states that have reported dairy herds with the avian flu virus with North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent."
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How Much Impact Has Avian Flu Had on Dairy Prices?
It seems as if the dairy industry has taken HPAI in stride. Price fluctuations have been the result of buyers of the physical commodity on the CME daily spot market doing normal business.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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In a remote Kansas farm town, this chef is inspiring pride through locally-sourced food
Lucas Hass, Fly Boy’s co-owner and brewer, says this commitment to local sourcing isn’t so much about the environment, as it is about supporting the economy in a place that’s seen its vitality e...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
All four murder suspects are scheduled for initial court appearances today.
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How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma
Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, of Hugoton, Kansas, disappeared on March 30 while driving to pick up Butler's two children for a birthday party.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Over 35 years of searching Nebraska for rocks, minerals, fossils and artifacts, Charles Wooldridge’s biggest find wasn’t even his. It was his dog’s."
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Unearthing Treasures - Rockhounding in Nebraska • Nebraskaland Magazine
Rockhounding — or the act of searching for rocks, minerals, artifacts and fossils — has many appeals. Learn more about this hobby.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Need to squirrel proof your garden? Check out these tips and tricks!
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Easy Tricks To Squirrel-Proof Your Garden
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"His lab has funding from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to address some big turkey questions."
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Researchers say hunters can help study Oklahoma's turkey populations
Oklahoma’s spring turkey season starts today and runs through May 16. Hunters can help with research to help the state’s turkey populations thrive.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎣 Fish handling tips & reminders:
- Any fish you do not intend to keep should be returned to the water immediately with as little stress to the fish as possible. Their coat of slime can make that challenging, but the slime is what protects them from diseases and parasites. The best way to release a fish without damage is to remove the hook and release the fish while standing in the water. Another tool you can use is a net made of fish-friendly material.
Pro tip: Take an old kitchen towel with you fishing and soak it. When you catch a fish, cradle the fish in that wet towel. It not only will let you get a good grasp on the fish and prevent possible punctures from fish spines, but it will protect the fish and its slime coat. Remove the hook while holding the fish and then release the fish back into the water.
- For removing hooks from fish, use needle-nose pliers or forceps. If you plan on releasing all your fish, use the pliers to bend down the barb on the point, making hook removal easier.
- When holding a fish out of the water for a photo, the preferred method is to hold larger fish horizontally, supporting them from below.
- When fishing, anglers also should avoid playing the fish to exhaustion and avoid touching a fish’s eyes or putting fingers in a fish’s gill flaps.
- Knowing the sharp parts of a fish is the first step in avoiding them. Catfish and bullheads – sharp, barbed spines are located on each pectoral fin and the dorsal fin.
- Grasp small fish from above, with the index finger in front of pectoral spine and third finger behind the spine on one side, with the thumb pressing from the opposite side on the head or upper body. The rest of the hand should be behind the dorsal spine. For white bass, striped bass, wiper, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and crappie, spines in the fins can cause a small puncture. For carp, spines are in the anal and dorsal fins.
- If you want to harvest some fish for a meal, bringing a bucket of water or stringer will keep fish for a short time. If possible, fish should be kept alive until just before cleaning. Otherwise take a cooler of ice to the lake and place the caught fish on ice immediately.
📷: Jeff Kurrus, Nebraskaland Magazine
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"The 2024 Kansas wheat crop is progressing, and farmers are holding their breaths in the hopes that this crop will make harvest."
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Kansas wheat farmers keeping an eye on the crop
Farmers and crop scouts detail crop conditions across the state’s wheat fields in April.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows after an El Nino winter and active early spring weather pattern, drought coverage is now at its lowest level since spring of 2020."
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It's Scary Dry in the Western Corn Belt, But a Drastically Different Story in the East This Year
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought coverage is now at its lowest level since spring of 2020, but USDA's topsoil moisture map shows it's still extremely dry in areas of the west and too wet in the ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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People often assume that any juvenile animal they encounter must be lost or abandoned, but this is typically not the case. Usually, the parent is nearby, merely waiting for you to move away so they can attend to their offspring.
You birds with closed eyes have likely fallen from their nest. If you discover one, try to locate the nest and return the bird to it. If the nest is not found, leaving the nestling where it was found or relocating it to a shaded, protected area nearby is advisable. Your scent will not deter the parents, who will return to care for their offspring.
If you encounter a more mature bird, known as a fledgling, they can be easily distinguished by their advanced feathers. Fledglings do not require assistance, as their parents are nearby and still providing care. It's important to maintain a respectful distance to allow the parents to continue their care undisturbed.
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"Prevention is the first step to keeping herds safe."
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Historically, wildlife habitats were shaped by wildfires that occurred throughout the year. Prescribed burns can help set back undesirable plants that invade native woodlands and prairies, as well as other grass and wooded areas.
Prescribed burning, if used with grazing, can set back smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass, increase diversity in grasslands and improve habitat for wildlife. Burned acres often become more attractive to wildlife. Acres managed by prescribed burning has better long-term effects on wildlife habitat compared to acres not burned.
📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine
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"Evans will stick to his rotation scheme, half cotton and half milo."
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Cotton farmers’ enthusiasm ranges from good to mixed
Three cotton farmers from across the U.S. Cotton Belt talk about the opportunities and challenges cotton offers as the 2024 planting season approaches.0 CommentsComment on Facebook