Fall is known to many as the “season of change.” Temperatures drop, leaves turn to rust, and farmers harvest their crops.  While this fall might look different due to the extreme summer heat and little…

Two weeks ago, I attended an agent update in Manhattan where I was presented with some sobering statistics about youth depression and suicide in the state of Kansas. According to a 2022 report from the…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi Carolyn: I’m a stepmom to two amazing elementary-age kids. Their mom and stepdad just announced they’re having a baby. My feelings about this are complicated (I chose not to…

Rainfall across the Southwind District has been spotty at best for several weeks now. The US Drought Monitor was recently updated on Aug. 25.  It now has most of the area in a D2 intensity…

Sericea Lespedeza is labeled as a noxious weed by the state of Kansas. This means landowners are required by law to control the weed. In the Southwind District, landowners and producers continue to fight this…

Dear Carolyn: Our daughter, 30, is good at her consulting work, intelligent and happy in a relationship. She suffered an accident that affected her state of mind many months ago but fully recovered. We’ve noticed,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: If I had to rate my marriage, I would give it a B. I don’t want to have a B marriage, but I have toddler kids. The thought…

The annual wellness exam is one of my favorite things to do as a doctor. It’s a chance to talk about one of my passions: health promotion. As most patients expect, our health promotion discussion…

As we all know, drought conditions are increasing in intensity in the Southwind District and all of Kansas. Pasture conditions are deteriorating, ponds are drying up, and producers are worrying if they will have enough…

Canning season is in full swing, which makes it the perfect time to review tips for safe home canning. According to the CDC, home-canned vegetables are the top cause of botulism outbreaks. Botulism can be…