Extension Publications Update
June 9, 2026
Submitted by Mark Stadtlander
This week’s updated publications cover a range of topics, including youth development, food business readiness, crop production and natural resource management.
Electric and Renewable Energy Project. 4H1187. Patsy Maddy. Discover the power behind everyday life through the Kansas 4-H Electric and Renewable Energy project! Youth explore how electricity works, how renewable energy is created, and how technology powers homes, tools, and devices we use every day.
Retail Readiness Checklist for Kansas Food Businesses. MF3739. Quinlan Carttar. This resource, developed in partnership between K-State Extension Community Food Systems and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, helps food businesses navigate the procedures they need to sell their products in Kansas.
Understanding Growing Degree Days: Temperature Limits and Their Role in Crop Growth and Development. MF3740. Aleksey Sheshukov et al. Temperature is a major environmental driver of nearly all aspects of crop growth and development. Understanding crop temperature requirements and managing the impacts of temperature limits is crucial for optimizing crop productivity and resilience to climate variability.
4-H Computer Science. 4H1189. Patsy Maddy. The Kansas 4-H Computer Science project prepares youth to become Beyond Ready by exploring the technology that powers our world through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.
Forest Management for Wildlife. MF2899. Thad Rhodes and Wes Sowards. Properly managed forests provide habitat for wildlife such as squirrels, deer, turkey, and songbirds. Rabbits, quail, and raptors use the forest edge.
Managing Your Woodland for Firewood. MF773. David L. Bruton. This updated publication discusses how to increase the yield and quality of firewood with proper management.
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