August 27, 2019
Extension Updates
Armyworms: Kansas Crop Pests, MF3452, Holly Davis and Jeff Whitworth. Information on the biology, damage and management of armyworms, a perennial Kansas pest of brome, corn, sorghum, wheat and other grasses.
Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2019, MF991. Erick DeWolf, Romulo Lollato and R. Jeff Whitworth. The recently updated resistance ratings in this publication represent the results of multiple field and greenhouse evaluations by public and private wheat researchers. The ratings help producers select appropriate wheat varieties and minimize the potential for serious yield losses.
Through a Child’s Eyes: Helping Children Understand the Concepts of Time, Money, and Talent, Fact Sheet. MF3465, Bradford Wiles and Elizabeth Kiss. Teaching children about earning, spending, sharing, borrowing, and saving helps them learn about the ways their time, money, and talents are valued. By looking at the world through a child’s eyes you can understand what children are learning, and what to do to support them.
Through a Child’s Eyes: Helping Children Understand the Concepts of Time, Money, and Talent, Leader’s Guide. MF3466, Bradford Wiles and Elizabeth Kiss. Family meal times provide opportunities for intentionally building connections that are beneficial for all family members. Learn how to apply the science of meal times to help you and your family get the most benefit from eating together. Includes teaching tips and references.
Our Valuable Records. MF685, Revised. Elizabeth Kiss. You have many papers necessary for managing your personal and business affairs. Some are more important than others, but all need to be accessible when needed and stored in a safe place. This publication includes space to fill in a wide variety of information related to family assets and other important information.
How Are You Doing? A Financial Checkup. MF2721, Revised. Like a physical health check-up, a financial checkup can help identify problems and evaluate progress toward goals. It can also identify future action steps and provide motivation to form new habits and improve your financial health. This fact sheet includes a worksheet for a net worth statement and guidelines for considering your insurance needs, investment plan, and other household financial considerations.
Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Estate Planning Goals. MF3453, Anna Schremmer, Renae Riedy, Erin Petersilie, and Elizabeth Kiss. When doing estate planning, consider the objectives you want to achieve through the process. This checklist can help you set priorities as you begin the estate planning process.
Beginning the Estate Planning Process: What Your Attorney Should Know. MF3454, Anna Schremmer, Renae Riedy, Erin Petersilie, and Elizabeth Kiss. You can save time and money by having necessary information and documents in hand for that first visit to your attorney and other estate planning professionals. Includes a checklist of information your attorney will need.
Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Overview. MF3467, Anna Schremmer, Renae Riedy, Erin Petersilie, and Elizabeth Kiss. No matter how large or small your net worth, everybody needs an estate plan. This overview outlines the steps to developing an estate plan.
Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Estate Planning Terms. MF3468, Anna Schremmer, Renae Riedy, Erin Petersilie, and Elizabeth Kiss. Becoming familiar with the terms used in estate planning helps the process go smoothly.