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A Kansas State University weed specialist says an annual publication that outlines guidelines for chemical control in Kansas has undergone several key changes. 

The term “alternative feedstuffs” can mean a lot of different things, but in feeding cattle, it includes edibles not commonly found in the feed bunk.

K-State food scientist shares tips for turkey food safety By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Ka

The kitchen sink is used for a variety of tasks and activities. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says preventing bacteria that causes foodborne illness is especially important in the kitchen sink.

As the United States swine industry shifts toward improving gut health in newly weaned pigs to decrease mortality rates, a Kansas State University student is studying ways to incorporate low acid binding ingredients into swine diets.  Ethan Stas, a graduate research assistant in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said acid binding ingredients are key to a concept known as acid-binding capacity, or ABC-4, which looks at the pH level of a pig’s stomach before the animal’s...

Tomatoes can be preserved and packaged in many different ways and frozen tomatoes are no exception, but can they be canned?  Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said … it depends.

Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Exten

Farm legislation also affects nutrition programs, say K-State officia

Harvesting melons at the right time is crucial to the best eating experience. KSRE Photo