K-State Research and Extension News

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

ORGANIZING IMPORTANT PAPERS... Play Audio

We all need skills and motivation to organize our important papers. One source of motivation might be getting financial and other important papers in an easy-to-find location so they can be quickly accessed. These documents – or copies – should also be portable so they can be taken out of the house in an emergency. On today’s Sound Living: organizing important papers and protecting them from damage.

5/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State Master of Agribusiness Program Now Available Tailored for Animal Health Professionals

Kansas State University’s award-winning Master of Agribusiness (MAB) distance degree program is now offering an MAB tailored to individuals working in the animal health industry.
4/11/2013 8:00:00 AM

PREPARING TO LEAVE IN A HURRY... Play Audio

We never know when or where a tornado, severe thunderstorm, fire, flood or other natural disaster is going to occur. These incidents serve as a reminder that homeowners and renters need to have their important papers, documents, photos and household inventory of possessions in more than one location.

4/4/2013 7:00:00 PM

Managing Money is the Topic of April 16 Lecture at K-State Union

Rachel Cruze, the daughter of financial commentator and expert Dave Ramsey, will speak at Kansas State University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union. The lecture is the sixth installment of the Upson Lecture Series, organized by the K-State student and alumni group, Food for Thought.
4/2/2013 8:00:00 AM

PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK... Play Audio

The Internal Revenue Service reported that it expects 147 million individual 2012 tax returns to be filed. It also estimates about 75 percent of taxpayers who file will receive a refund. But, how those refunds are used might say a lot about how we approach our finances. On today’s Sound Living: a K-State Research and Extension family resource management specialist discusses some of the best ways to use tax refunds to improve our financial situation.

3/28/2013 7:00:00 PM

Financial Pro: ‘Plan to Put Tax Refund to Work for You’

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported that it expects 147 million individual 2012 tax returns to be filed. It also estimates about 75 percent of taxpayers who file will be entitled to a refund.
3/28/2013 8:00:00 AM

Assistant director of Extension, Gregg Hadley (2)... Play Audio

K-State assistant director of Extension for agriculture, natural resources and community development, Gregg Hadley, continues his look at the recipe for conducting a successful farm or ranch succession.

3/18/2013 7:00:00 PM

Assistant director of Extension, Gregg Hadley (1)... Play Audio

K-State assistant director of Extension for agriculture, natural resources and community development, Gregg Hadley, goes over the recipe for conducting a successful farm or ranch succession, based on thorough and extensive planning: he covers the necessary elements of such a plan and how to put it together, going by what he calls "best management practices" for passing the operation on to the next generation.

3/18/2013 7:00:00 PM