March 19, 2019
Extension Updates
Submitted by Deb McClain-Williams
Aphid Management in Greenhouse Production Systems, MF3442. Raymond Cloyd. Biology, damage, and management of aphids. Includes in-depth information about aphid-plant interactions and insecticide resistance.
Alternative Burning Strategies: Effects on Cattle Performance, Grassland, and the Environment, MF3251. Jaymelynn Farney, et al. Compares the effects of patch burning with traditional pasture burning. Explores the viability of this practice for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cattle grazing systems.
The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know. Spanish, MF3404S. Erin Yelland. The opioid crisis has swept across the nation at an alarming rate. Drug abuse, dependence, and overdose affect the lives of millions of Americans. Given the severity of the crisis, action must be taken at multiple levels. One of those steps is education. The Spanish translation of this helpful fact sheet explains what opioids are, the risks associated with them, and steps to take to address the crisis. (Link to the English version, MF3404, from May 2018 is https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=488&pubId=20966)
The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know, Postcard. Spanish, MF3505S. Erin Yelland. The opioid crisis has swept across the nation at an alarming rate and affects millions of Americans. This postcard, translated into Spanish, includes fast facts and tips for disposing of medicine and dealing with an overdose emergency. (Link to the English version, MF3405, from May 2018 is https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/Item.aspx?catId=514&pubId=20965)
The Birds Around You, 4H825. Chuck Otte. Revised for 2019. Guides 4-H bird watchers in how to observe and record their observations. Includes project ideas.
Kansas Birds: Species List for Kansas. 4H1026. Chuck Otte. Updated species list from the Kansas Ornithological Society. Sturdy cardstock, can trifold to fit in a pocket.