Extension Publications Update
April 28, 2026
Submitted by Mark Stadtlander
The publications for this week continue the food preservation series. Also included is information on fertilizer sources, advice on grazing management, and details on different kinds of fruit and vegetable pests.
Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Peppers. MF1186. Karen Blakeslee. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for freezing, canning, and pickling peppers.
Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Apples. MF1187. Karen Blakeslee. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used to freeze and can apples.
Fertilizer Sources: Nutrients Needed by Plants. MF3713. Tina Sullivan. This publication describes the necessary nutrients needed by plants. This information is then applied to fertilizer sources and chemical formulas used in crop production.
Grass Turnout Decisions in Western Kansas. MF3716. Helen Giefer. A guide for producers describing the general processes of how pastures respond to growing-season precipitation and defoliation, and guidance on making subsequent adjustments to stocking rates.
European Red Mite: Pest of Fruit Trees. MF3723. Raymond A. Cloyd. This publication discusses the biology, damage, and management of European red mites.
Imported Cabbageworm: Insect Pest of Vegetable Crops. MF3727. Raymond A. Cloyd. This publication discusses the biology, damage, management, scouting, sanitation, physical removal, insecticides, and beneficial insects of imported cabbageworms.
