Join Nate King on this episode of King in the Community as he chats with Susan Eberwein, Coordinator of <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/kids/">Artyopolis at the Smoky Hill River Festival</a>. Susan shares her journey from working at the festival as a teen to taking her children there, and the amazing growth of Artyopolis from a single table to a vibrant kids’ zone featuring Creation Crossing, Paintchooo Plaza, and more.

Get excited for the return of the Flint Hill Fairies, a lineup of new and returning entertainers at Arty's Stage, and amenities like a misting station and baby station. Susan also shares need to know details about the nostalgic First Treasures event, where kids aged 4-13 can purchase exclusive artwork at a reasonable price.&nbsp;

Tune in to see what activities children can do at the 48th Annual Epic Arts Party in Oakdale Park June 13-16.

For more information check out <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/">riverfestival.com</a>

<div><iframe title="Susan Eberwein, Artyopolis Coordinator" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3bn26-162afe7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join Nate King on this episode of King in the Community as he chats with Susan Eberwein, Coordinator of <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/kids/">Artyopolis at the Smoky Hill River Festival</a>. Susan shares her journey from working at the festival as a teen to taking her children there, and the amazing growth of Artyopolis from a single table to a vibrant kids’ zone featuring Creation Crossing, Paintchooo Plaza, and more.</p><p>Get excited for the return of the Flint Hill Fairies, a lineup of new and returning entertainers at Arty's Stage, and amenities like a misting station and baby station. Susan also shares need to know details about the nostalgic First Treasures event, where kids aged 4-13 can purchase exclusive artwork at a reasonable price.&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to see what activities children can do at the 48th Annual Epic Arts Party in Oakdale Park June 13-16.</p><p>For more information check out <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/">riverfestival.com</a></p><h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-05-30&ss=c646c1f427a843b1db77fc269bf08c54&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community Podcast — Susan Eberwein, Artyopolis coordinator

K-State beef cattle veterinarians relay how to make the most of grazing warm and cool season grasses

<a href="mailto:jbklaudt@ksu.edu"><b>By JACOB KLAUDT</b></a><br><i>K-State Research and Extension news service</i>

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pastures can be thought of in the same light as bank accounts. If an account holder withdraws a lot of money early in the year, then they’re left with nothing to spend on essential things down the line.

Beef producers who manage their pastureland in the same way can face similar repercussions.

Kansas State University veterinarians spoke about summer grazing management techniques that can keep pastures “in the black” on a recent episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>.

“When we have cool-season grasses right now, they should be doing pretty well in most parts of the country and are very productive. Our warm-season grasses, depending on where you are, maybe haven’t quite come on yet,” K-State veterinarian Brad White said. “We need to think about our plan because both of those types of grasses have what are called dry spells where they’re less productive.”

K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster suggests introducing annual warm-season grasses to help balance out a pasture’s nutritional value when cool-season plants start to decline.

“Adding some annual warm-season forages to your grazing land rotation can be very beneficial so that you get something that is peaking in production when cool-season grasses are slowing down because of the heat,” he said.

Lancaster added: “When we get into the July and August timeframe, the cool-season grasses are not able to tolerate the heat, so their productivity slows way down.”

After cattle have grazed down cool-season plants, planting warm-season grasses like sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet or crabgrass straight into those pastures, or overseeding, serves as a great option for grazing cattle, according to Lancaster.

“Crabgrass is actually a very good (plant) that doesn’t have the potential to introduce some of the animal health problems that sorghum-sudangrass can with nitrate toxicity, but those are still some good options as we’re thinking about planting.”

For producers who employ a rotational grazing plan, frequently monitoring the growth of the plants within a pasture plays a key part in keeping grass in good condition.

“As you’re rotating to new pastures, paying attention to previously grazed pastures and how they are recovering and regrowing can kind of tell you how fast you need to rotate animals to maintain that plant in kind of a vegetative state,” Lancaster said.

White agreed and added: “In terms of your pasture movement, some of those things need to be sped up or slowed down based on conditions. There’s no static.”

To capture the full benefits of grazing the cool-season plants within a pasture, it’s important they stay immature for as long as possible.

“One of our goals in some of these cool-season forage systems is to try to minimize that plant going into a reproductive stage,” Lancaster said.

White added: “So, keep it from going to seed and getting ‘stemmy.’”

To learn more about summer grazing, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716903644688.jpeg" alt="Summer grazing horz.jpg" />
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                    </figure><h2>K-State beef cattle veterinarians relay how to make the most of grazing warm and cool season grasses</h2><p><a href="mailto:jbklaudt@ksu.edu"><b>By JACOB KLAUDT</b></a><br><i>K-State Research and Extension news service</i></p><p>MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pastures can be thought of in the same light as bank accounts. If an account holder withdraws a lot of money early in the year, then they’re left with nothing to spend on essential things down the line.</p><p>Beef producers who manage their pastureland in the same way can face similar repercussions.</p><p>Kansas State University veterinarians spoke about summer grazing management techniques that can keep pastures “in the black” on a recent episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>.</p><p>“When we have cool-season grasses right now, they should be doing pretty well in most parts of the country and are very productive. Our warm-season grasses, depending on where you are, maybe haven’t quite come on yet,” K-State veterinarian Brad White said. “We need to think about our plan because both of those types of grasses have what are called dry spells where they’re less productive.”</p><div><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0s9EjyFvr7UhVXad1z1FRe?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster suggests introducing annual warm-season grasses to help balance out a pasture’s nutritional value when cool-season plants start to decline.</p><p>“Adding some annual warm-season forages to your grazing land rotation can be very beneficial so that you get something that is peaking in production when cool-season grasses are slowing down because of the heat,” he said.</p><p>Lancaster added: “When we get into the July and August timeframe, the cool-season grasses are not able to tolerate the heat, so their productivity slows way down.”</p><p>After cattle have grazed down cool-season plants, planting warm-season grasses like sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet or crabgrass straight into those pastures, or overseeding, serves as a great option for grazing cattle, according to Lancaster.</p><p>“Crabgrass is actually a very good (plant) that doesn’t have the potential to introduce some of the animal health problems that sorghum-sudangrass can with nitrate toxicity, but those are still some good options as we’re thinking about planting.”</p><p>For producers who employ a rotational grazing plan, frequently monitoring the growth of the plants within a pasture plays a key part in keeping grass in good condition.</p><p>“As you’re rotating to new pastures, paying attention to previously grazed pastures and how they are recovering and regrowing can kind of tell you how fast you need to rotate animals to maintain that plant in kind of a vegetative state,” Lancaster said.</p><p>White agreed and added: “In terms of your pasture movement, some of those things need to be sped up or slowed down based on conditions. There’s no static.”</p><p>To capture the full benefits of grazing the cool-season plants within a pasture, it’s important they stay immature for as long as possible.</p><p>“One of our goals in some of these cool-season forage systems is to try to minimize that plant going into a reproductive stage,” Lancaster said.</p><p>White added: “So, keep it from going to seed and getting ‘stemmy.’”</p><p>To learn more about summer grazing, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.</p>

KSRE Cattle Chat: Summer grazing

Join host Nate King on the King in the Community podcast as he talks with Sarah Keck, entertainment director for the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina, Kansas. Sarah shares a sneak peek of the music acts at the festival, including diverse genres and performers.

<b>LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a>

Sarah also discusses the collaborative effort in selecting artists and highlights returning favorites like Papa Green Shoes and new additions like Wilderness and Scott Mulvahill. Don't miss this celebration of music and community spirit at the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival June 13-16.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival Entertainment Director" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jv7te-161f8d7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join host Nate King on the King in the Community podcast as he talks with Sarah Keck, entertainment director for the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina, Kansas. Sarah shares a sneak peek of the music acts at the festival, including diverse genres and performers.</p><p><b>LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a></p><p>Sarah also discusses the collaborative effort in selecting artists and highlights returning favorites like Papa Green Shoes and new additions like Wilderness and Scott Mulvahill. Don't miss this celebration of music and community spirit at the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival June 13-16.&nbsp;</p><h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=2023-11-01&publish_end=2024-05-16&ss=529e65f6691d9b7dddebedc34e283cbe&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival

Join Nate King on "King in the Community" as he chats with <a href="https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/">K-State Research and Extension Central District</a> Horticulturist Agent, Jason Graves, about the secrets to successful gardening. 

From planting tips to soil testing, mulching, composting, and lawn care, they cover it all. Discover how to prevent winter kill, the importance of mowing height, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming <a href="https://ckdgardens.com/2024-garden-tour/">2024 KSRE Central District Garden Tour </a>set to take place June 8. 

Tune in for expert advice to help your garden not just survive this summer, but thrive.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Jason Graves, Horticulturist with K-State Research and Extension Central District" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5wtnq-160286d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join Nate King on "King in the Community" as he chats with <a href="https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/">K-State Research and Extension Central District</a> Horticulturist Agent, Jason Graves, about the secrets to successful gardening. </p><p>From planting tips to soil testing, mulching, composting, and lawn care, they cover it all. Discover how to prevent winter kill, the importance of mowing height, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming <a href="https://ckdgardens.com/2024-garden-tour/">2024 KSRE Central District Garden Tour </a>set to take place June 8. </p><p>Tune in for expert advice to help your garden not just survive this summer, but thrive.&nbsp;</p><h2>More episodes of King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-26&ss=26a58ae04f44a029b8f479d5f392150c&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community: Jason Graves, KSRE horticulturist

<i>Click the play button above to watch the latest episode of King in the Community with guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage.</i>

Join host Nate King and special guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for a discussion about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/457e5416-2eab-4749-a306-a57491d4a422">Smoky Hill Revitalization Project</a>, increasing the amount of affordable housing, continued road improvements, new city commission meeting schedule and more.&nbsp;

Hear a brief update on the Cozy in versus the City of Salina civil suit reagarding the partial mural/sign displayed on the north wall of Cozy Inn Hamburgers in Salina, Kansas.

Tune in each month for an update from Salina City Manager Mike Schrage here on the King in the Community podcast.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Mike Schrage, Salina City Manager discusses Smoky Hill River Project, road improvements and more" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dhqhj-1615544-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Click the play button above to watch the latest episode of King in the Community with guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage.</i></p><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join host Nate King and special guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for a discussion about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/457e5416-2eab-4749-a306-a57491d4a422">Smoky Hill Revitalization Project</a>, increasing the amount of affordable housing, continued road improvements, new city commission meeting schedule and more.&nbsp;</p><p>Hear a brief update on the Cozy in versus the City of Salina civil suit reagarding the partial mural/sign displayed on the north wall of Cozy Inn Hamburgers in Salina, Kansas.</p><p>Tune in each month for an update from Salina City Manager Mike Schrage here on the King in the Community podcast.&nbsp;</p><h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=2023-11-01&publish_end=2024-05-16&ss=529e65f6691d9b7dddebedc34e283cbe&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Mike Schrage, Salina City Manager

<i>Click the link above and hear Bishop explain how the market got started and the ways public and private community stakeholders are partnering to make the farm and art market a success for its debut season.&nbsp;</i>

<b>By NATE KING</b><br><i>Salina Post</i>

Spring is in the air and <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info">Salina Downtown Inc.</a>, SDI Executive Director, Leslie Bishop stops by to share about the new farm and art market kicking off in downtown Salina on Saturday, May 18.&nbsp;

"Currently, we have 22 vendors, but we believe that the number will grow as the market season moves along," said Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director, Leslie Bishop. "We would like everyone to know that tomorrow may look a little 'crazy.' We will be getting all the vendors settled in their spaces for the first time."

The Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown will be open every Saturday, from May 18-Oct 19. SDI will make weekly announcements about the market every week. All the information about the Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown can be found at <a href="http://www.salinadowntown.org" target="_blank">www.salinadowntown.org</a>

With a mission to connect and bring farmers, artisans, and residents of the Salina area together, while also fostering a sustainable, welcoming, and thriving downtown community, SDI is encouraging Salina residents to grow it, raise it, make it, bake it and support the <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/farmartmarket">Salina Downtown Farm and Art Market</a>.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Leslie Bishop, Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mcjzr-15c46e9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Click the link above and hear Bishop explain how the market got started and the ways public and private community stakeholders are partnering to make the farm and art market a success for its debut season.&nbsp;</i></p><p><b>By NATE KING</b><br><i>Salina Post</i></p><p>Spring is in the air and <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info">Salina Downtown Inc.</a>, SDI Executive Director, Leslie Bishop stops by to share about the new farm and art market kicking off in downtown Salina on Saturday, May 18.&nbsp;</p><p>"Currently, we have 22 vendors, but we believe that the number will grow as the market season moves along," said Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director, Leslie Bishop. "We would like everyone to know that tomorrow may look a little 'crazy.' We will be getting all the vendors settled in their spaces for the first time."</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715956908703.jpeg" alt="Here is a map of parking downtown. Remember that the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551928585184&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown</a> will be in SF-2 lot and it will be unavailable for parking. All other highlighted lots are where you CAN park THIS Saturday for market.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/plentyofparking?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#plentyofparking</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/salinadowntown?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#salinadowntown</a>" />
                        <figcaption>Here is a map of parking downtown. Remember that the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551928585184&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown</a> will be in SF-2 lot and it will be unavailable for parking. All other highlighted lots are where you CAN park THIS Saturday for market.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/plentyofparking?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#plentyofparking</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/salinadowntown?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUNptCutSnaURZ5xB9KqNnp3x0bv3JgV_J9klWYTq8qB4rY5xYraubHl6K15J-cEXVE3rMVllDhydvwAOq4VWe89y1uspjpWMSSuY3QL4-BmIbR2RA0C5gMvoe0HT4NAa9obCfIQ8t5Zrg90UoHqUL4i4ZkNN5pyMa8sxBzpZTP-8bsv7TsTyhoVtCpVP4h-gvEklgP1teYh-4B-2t_ia9U&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#salinadowntown</a></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown will be open every Saturday, from May 18-Oct 19. SDI will make weekly announcements about the market every week. All the information about the Farm &amp; Art Market Downtown can be found at <a href="http://www.salinadowntown.org" target="_blank">www.salinadowntown.org</a></p><p>With a mission to connect and bring farmers, artisans, and residents of the Salina area together, while also fostering a sustainable, welcoming, and thriving downtown community, SDI is encouraging Salina residents to grow it, raise it, make it, bake it and support the <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/farmartmarket">Salina Downtown Farm and Art Market</a>.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalinadowntowninc%2Fvideos%2F1287083132272070%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>
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Farm & Art Market in Downtown Salina kick off this Saturday

Join King in the Community podcast host Nate King as he sits down with Crystal Hammerschmidt, the Visual Arts Coordinator for the upcoming Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina. Crystal shares her insights on the festival's visual arts, highlighting the talented artists and diverse artwork that will be showcased. 

From paintings to sculptures to handmade crafts, listeners will get a sneak peek at what art to expect at this year's festival. Tune in to learn more about how the arts community is thriving in Salina and how you can support local artists at this exciting event.

<a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/">For more information check out the Smoky Hill River Festival website here.&nbsp;</a>

<div><iframe title="Crystal Hammerschmidt, Smoky Hill River Festival Visual Arts Coordinator" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=y8gxd-161460e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join King in the Community podcast host Nate King as he sits down with Crystal Hammerschmidt, the Visual Arts Coordinator for the upcoming Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina. Crystal shares her insights on the festival's visual arts, highlighting the talented artists and diverse artwork that will be showcased. </p><p>From paintings to sculptures to handmade crafts, listeners will get a sneak peek at what art to expect at this year's festival. Tune in to learn more about how the arts community is thriving in Salina and how you can support local artists at this exciting event.</p><p><a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/">For more information check out the Smoky Hill River Festival website here.&nbsp;</a></p>

🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities

<i>Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Phil Smith-Hanes</i>

Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes&nbsp;on this episode of King in the Community.

They cover the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3279d356-f866-491e-a786-1928a4329620">unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app</a>&nbsp;and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f4b3c861-2a53-4b68-ac53-76b7f1e9cbf6">2025 budget requests</a>, and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.

<b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7c2955b0-a7f7-4d70-96d9-46c861eb19cb#//">Enter the Symphony in the Flint Hills Sweepstakes</a>

Smith-Hanes discusses&nbsp;the closure of&nbsp;the South&nbsp;tag&nbsp;office in Saline County and its impact on residents.&nbsp;The&nbsp;importance of broadband access, particularly in rural areas,&nbsp;is highlighted, emphasizing&nbsp;the need for faster, more affordable internet speeds.

Tune&nbsp;in to learn about Saline County's path forward and the role of community involvement in shaping its future.

<div><iframe title="Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes talks Choose Saline County, broadband access and more" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=wqq54-1610e1e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Phil Smith-Hanes</i></p><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes&nbsp;on this episode of King in the Community.</p><p>They cover the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3279d356-f866-491e-a786-1928a4329620">unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app</a>&nbsp;and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinapost.com/posts/f4b3c861-2a53-4b68-ac53-76b7f1e9cbf6">2025 budget requests</a>, and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.</p><p><b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7c2955b0-a7f7-4d70-96d9-46c861eb19cb#//">Enter the Symphony in the Flint Hills Sweepstakes</a></p><p>Smith-Hanes discusses&nbsp;the closure of&nbsp;the South&nbsp;tag&nbsp;office in Saline County and its impact on residents.&nbsp;The&nbsp;importance of broadband access, particularly in rural areas,&nbsp;is highlighted, emphasizing&nbsp;the need for faster, more affordable internet speeds.</p><p>Tune&nbsp;in to learn about Saline County's path forward and the role of community involvement in shaping its future.</p><h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=&ss=24c81e070aece310ad3eba59df774bd0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Saline County Admin. Phil Smith-Hanes

Join King in the Community host and Salina Post News Director Nate King as he discusses severe weather preparedness in Saline County with special guest Alyssa Sanchez, new Saline County deputy emergency management director.

 Learn about the importance of having a preparedness kit, an emergency plan, and how to stay informed during severe weather events. On this episode, you will discover crucial tips for tornado preparedness and find out how Saline County coordinates with other counties during emergencies.

Stay weather aware and be ready, so thay way you don't have to get ready when disaster strikes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/emergency-management">Check out Saline County Emergency Management's website here.&nbsp;</a>

For LIVE weather radar, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's weather tab here.</a>&nbsp;

<b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0bff8d17-4692-4605-a56b-4ca82f54a227">UPDATED — local officials prepare for May 6 severe weather</a>

<div><iframe title="Alyssa Sanchez, Deputy Director for Saline County Emergency Management" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=srddc-15f726b-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join King in the Community host and Salina Post News Director Nate King as he discusses severe weather preparedness in Saline County with special guest Alyssa Sanchez, new Saline County deputy emergency management director.</p><p> Learn about the importance of having a preparedness kit, an emergency plan, and how to stay informed during severe weather events. On this episode, you will discover crucial tips for tornado preparedness and find out how Saline County coordinates with other counties during emergencies.</p><p>Stay weather aware and be ready, so thay way you don't have to get ready when disaster strikes.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/emergency-management">Check out Saline County Emergency Management's website here.&nbsp;</a></p><p>For LIVE weather radar, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Salina Post's weather tab here.</a>&nbsp;</p><p><b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0bff8d17-4692-4605-a56b-4ca82f54a227">UPDATED — local officials prepare for May 6 severe weather</a></p>

🎙King in the Community: Alyssa Sanchez, Deputy Director at Saline County Emergency Management

<i>Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Vickee Spicer</i>

On this King in the Community episode, Nate King sits down with <a href="https://www.prairielandmarket.org/">Prairieland Market</a> Executive Director Vickee Spicer to talk about the market's expansion and move to downtown Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;

With an expected ribbon cutting to take place in July or August, Spicer is counting down the days before the market will be moved into its new home at,&nbsp;118 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Salina.&nbsp;

<b>The new store will provide Prairieland Market with the following:</b>

⦁ A complete commercial kitchen to enable freshly prepared foods every day

⦁ Seeting area for those who want to eat from the daily choices in the kitchen

⦁ Water dispensing system with reverse osmosis, deionized, High pH Alkaline water

⦁ Window for community supported agriculture share customers to pick up their weekly/bi-weekly produce subscriptions

<b><i>Click the play button above</i> </b>to learn how the new space will help the market better serve local farmers and ranchers while offering consumers an expanded lineup of locally sourced meats and produce. Spicer also discusses the market's plans to address food insecurity in our community by&nbsp;providing cooking courses at the soon-to-be new commercial-grade kitchen. 

The episode highlights the benefits of organic food, healthy eating, and Prairieland Market's mission to get local, farm-fresh foods into the hands of everyone. Spicer talks about the capital project to fund the move, the plans for a ribbon cutting in July or August and plans to expand market program opportunities once it is established.&nbsp;

Follow the market's move to downtown by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrairielandMarket">checking its Facebook Page here.&nbsp;</a>

Originally founded as Prairieland Food Coop in 1978, Prairieland Market became a 501c3 in February 2022, with a new board formed in 2020 that has a vision to provide access to local, organic, and craft foods as part of the Redevelopment of Salina downtown. Prairieland Market currently provides, locally grown produce, meat, cheese, eggs, prepared foods, organic bulk goods, and kansas-made food, non-food local items, and handcrafted gifts.

<div><iframe title="Vickee Spicer, Prairieland Market Executive Director" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dz83a-15fb7c9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Vickee Spicer</i></p><p><b>By SALINA POST</b><br></p><p>On this King in the Community episode, Nate King sits down with <a href="https://www.prairielandmarket.org/">Prairieland Market</a> Executive Director Vickee Spicer to talk about the market's expansion and move to downtown Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;</p><p>With an expected ribbon cutting to take place in July or August, Spicer is counting down the days before the market will be moved into its new home at,&nbsp;118 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Salina.&nbsp;</p><p><b>The new store will provide Prairieland Market with the following:</b></p><p>⦁ A complete commercial kitchen to enable freshly prepared foods every day</p><p>⦁ Seeting area for those who want to eat from the daily choices in the kitchen</p><p>⦁ Water dispensing system with reverse osmosis, deionized, High pH Alkaline water</p><p>⦁ Window for community supported agriculture share customers to pick up their weekly/bi-weekly produce subscriptions</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696515045994.jpeg" alt="Renderings for the new Prarieland Market. Spicer said a formal ribbon cutting will take place in July or August.&nbsp;" />
                        <figcaption>Renderings for the new Prarieland Market. Spicer said a formal ribbon cutting will take place in July or August.&nbsp;</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><b><i>Click the play button above</i> </b>to learn how the new space will help the market better serve local farmers and ranchers while offering consumers an expanded lineup of locally sourced meats and produce. Spicer also discusses the market's plans to address food insecurity in our community by&nbsp;providing cooking courses at the soon-to-be new commercial-grade kitchen. </p><p>The episode highlights the benefits of organic food, healthy eating, and Prairieland Market's mission to get local, farm-fresh foods into the hands of everyone. Spicer talks about the capital project to fund the move, the plans for a ribbon cutting in July or August and plans to expand market program opportunities once it is established.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow the market's move to downtown by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrairielandMarket">checking its Facebook Page here.&nbsp;</a></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696515426532.jpeg" alt="Prarieland Market's new soon-to-be indoor seating area&nbsp;" />
                        <figcaption>Prarieland Market's new soon-to-be indoor seating area&nbsp;</figcaption>
                    </figure><h2>More about Prairieland Market</h2><p>Originally founded as Prairieland Food Coop in 1978, Prairieland Market became a 501c3 in February 2022, with a new board formed in 2020 that has a vision to provide access to local, organic, and craft foods as part of the Redevelopment of Salina downtown. Prairieland Market currently provides, locally grown produce, meat, cheese, eggs, prepared foods, organic bulk goods, and kansas-made food, non-food local items, and handcrafted gifts.</p><h2>🎙King in the Community Podcast</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-26&ss=26a58ae04f44a029b8f479d5f392150c&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Vickee Spicer, Prairieland Market

On this episode of King In the Community, podcast host Nate King discusses the urgent water crisis at the Sundowner Mobile Home Park with Saline County Emergency Management Director Michelle Weis. 

Learn about the high levels of manganese contaminating the water supply, the county's response, and the lack of communication from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Corporation Commission.

Michelle, an alumnus of Kansas Wesleyan University, studied Emergency Management and Criminal Justice. Her passion for Emergency Preparedness comes from assisting healthcare organizations with their Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Michelle currently serves on the Executive Committee for the North Central Healthcare Coalition and is the Vice Chair for the North Central Regional Homeland Security Council.&nbsp;

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the ongoing water quality issues impacting the residents of the Sundowner Mobile Home and Trailer Park in Hedville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=tg66w-15f6e56-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe>
</div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>On this episode of King In the Community, podcast host Nate King discusses the urgent water crisis at the Sundowner Mobile Home Park with Saline County Emergency Management Director Michelle Weis. </p><p>Learn about the high levels of manganese contaminating the water supply, the county's response, and the lack of communication from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Corporation Commission.</p><p>Michelle, an alumnus of Kansas Wesleyan University, studied Emergency Management and Criminal Justice. Her passion for Emergency Preparedness comes from assisting healthcare organizations with their Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Michelle currently serves on the Executive Committee for the North Central Healthcare Coalition and is the Vice Chair for the North Central Regional Homeland Security Council.&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in for an insightful conversation on the ongoing water quality issues impacting the residents of the Sundowner Mobile Home and Trailer Park in Hedville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

🎙King in the Community — Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director

<i>J</i><i>oin Dean, Mike, and Salina Post News Director Nate King in a conversation about <a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/">Project Salina's mission</a> to support local nonprofits through sustainable food donations.&nbsp;</i>

Project Salina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves six&nbsp;agencies in Salina;&nbsp;Ashby House, DVACK, Salvation Army, Salina Rescue Mission,&nbsp;Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank&nbsp;and Salina Grace (added September 2024).&nbsp;<br><br>Each agency provides a list of food items that&nbsp;are needed. Project Salina donations helps the&nbsp;six&nbsp;agencies keep their shelves full when donations are not coming in as needed. Nearly 200 businesses routinely participate in Project Salina.

Project Salina started in 1990 when founding members Jack Parr and Jane Kramer observed that agencies in Salina which feed people in need were running out of food by summertime. These agencies would receive donations during Christmastime and run out of food by June. Summer is the time of greatest need when school is out of session and&nbsp;the parents of&nbsp;school-aged children begin turning to these agencies for three meals a day.&nbsp;

<br>Parr and Kramer decided to start Project Salina with the purpose of collecting food every May and delivering donations to these agencies through the summer.If you would like to donate to Project Salina, send a check (made out to Project Salina) to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina KS 67402-2861. &nbsp;<br><br>If your business would like to participate&nbsp;in Project Salina, send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:projectsalina@gmail.com">projectsalina@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;to get started. &nbsp;Project Salina is on Facebook and Twitter and&nbsp;online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/">https://www.projectsalina.com/</a>.

<div><iframe title="Project Salina Board Members, Mike Paul and Dean Atteberry" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dhdrs-15c2684-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>J</i><i>oin Dean, Mike, and Salina Post News Director Nate King in a conversation about <a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/">Project Salina's mission</a> to support local nonprofits through sustainable food donations.&nbsp;</i></p><p>Project Salina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves six&nbsp;agencies in Salina;&nbsp;Ashby House, DVACK, Salvation Army, Salina Rescue Mission,&nbsp;Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank&nbsp;and Salina Grace (added September 2024).&nbsp;<br><br>Each agency provides a list of food items that&nbsp;are needed. Project Salina donations helps the&nbsp;six&nbsp;agencies keep their shelves full when donations are not coming in as needed. Nearly 200 businesses routinely participate in Project Salina.</p><p>Project Salina started in 1990 when founding members Jack Parr and Jane Kramer observed that agencies in Salina which feed people in need were running out of food by summertime. These agencies would receive donations during Christmastime and run out of food by June. Summer is the time of greatest need when school is out of session and&nbsp;the parents of&nbsp;school-aged children begin turning to these agencies for three meals a day.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Parr and Kramer decided to start Project Salina with the purpose of collecting food every May and delivering donations to these agencies through the summer.If you would like to donate to Project Salina, send a check (made out to Project Salina) to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina KS 67402-2861. &nbsp;<br><br>If your business would like to participate&nbsp;in Project Salina, send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:projectsalina@gmail.com">projectsalina@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;to get started. &nbsp;Project Salina is on Facebook and Twitter and&nbsp;online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/">https://www.projectsalina.com/</a>.</p>

🎙King in the Community, Project Salina

<i>Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in a conversation with K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey on this latest episode of King in the Community.</i>

<i>Starkey discusses K-State Salina's focus on cultivating student passions and career development, what led her toward her current job, campus development plans, partnerships with the aerospace industry, student experience improvements, and how the aviation program continues to evolve to meet the needs of the aviation industry.&nbsp; Tune in for exciting updates from K-State Salina on this episode of King in the Community.</i>

<div><iframe title="Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina Dean/CEO" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=fk7ku-15ea813-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in a conversation with K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey on this latest episode of King in the Community.</i></p><p><i>Starkey discusses K-State Salina's focus on cultivating student passions and career development, what led her toward her current job, campus development plans, partnerships with the aerospace industry, student experience improvements, and how the aviation program continues to evolve to meet the needs of the aviation industry.&nbsp; Tune in for exciting updates from K-State Salina on this episode of King in the Community.</i></p><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=no-tags&ss=e40cee07429643871ab1854ae81df9d2&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community: K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey

Join 910 KINA and Salina Post News Director Nate King for his latest episode of the King in the Community Podcast with Saline County Registrar of Deeds Rebecca Seeman. They discuss Saline County government month, the importance of accurate land records, digital indexing, property ownership, passports, fraud prevention, and what led her to a career in public service. Learn about the meticulous work involved in managing real estate documents in Saline County.

To find out more about the Registrar of Deeds, <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/register-of-deeds">check out their website here.&nbsp;</a>

<div><iframe title="Rebecca Seeman, Registrar of Deeds at Saline County" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=it5my-15f4d64-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join 910 KINA and Salina Post News Director Nate King for his latest episode of the King in the Community Podcast with Saline County Registrar of Deeds Rebecca Seeman. They discuss Saline County government month, the importance of accurate land records, digital indexing, property ownership, passports, fraud prevention, and what led her to a career in public service. Learn about the meticulous work involved in managing real estate documents in Saline County.</p><p>To find out more about the Registrar of Deeds, <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/register-of-deeds">check out their website here.&nbsp;</a></p><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-22&ss=244ef7a2ea94f6d5ee50ec90bb9036da&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community: Rebecca Seeman, Saline County Registrar of Deeds

Join us for the latest episode of the King in the Community podcast with Salina Post News Director Nate King. Listen in as we discuss the latest from Topeka with Clarke Sanders, State Representative for the 69th Kansas House District.&nbsp;

 We cover topics such as tax reform, late-night conference committee discussions, special education funding, the Nov. election, and where bills stand before lawmakers return to finish the session.

<i>For more insightful conversations tackling the pressing issues impacting the lives of Kansans, check out other episodes of King in the Community.&nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe title="State Rep. Clarke Sanders, legislative update" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=nb975-15f3149-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>Join us for the latest episode of the King in the Community podcast with Salina Post News Director Nate King. Listen in as we discuss the latest from Topeka with Clarke Sanders, State Representative for the 69th Kansas House District.&nbsp;</p><p> We cover topics such as tax reform, late-night conference committee discussions, special education funding, the Nov. election, and where bills stand before lawmakers return to finish the session.</p><p><i>For more insightful conversations tackling the pressing issues impacting the lives of Kansans, check out other episodes of King in the Community.&nbsp;</i></p><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-22&ss=244ef7a2ea94f6d5ee50ec90bb9036da&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
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🎙King in the Community: State Rep. Clarke Sanders, legislative update

Join host Nate King on the <a href="https://salinapost.com/category/podcast">"King in the Community"</a> podcast as he sits down with Susan Hawksworth to discuss the <a href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/exhibits/current_exhibit_overview.html">new exhibit at the Smoky Hill Museum</a> in Salina.

The exhibit's title is "Step Up to the Task" and will be open to the public from April 12 to Oct. 5.&nbsp;

Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable Salina women who made significant contributions to local and regional history. From groundbreaking achievements in male-dominated professions to promoting gender equality in their fields, these women have left a lasting impact on their communities.

Tune in to learn more about the interactive parts of the exhibit and the upcoming plans for renovation and expansion at the museum. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation about the women who have stepped up to the task in Salina.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Smoky Hill Museum Executive Director, Susan Hawksworth" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=fqhub-15d8b39-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Join host Nate King on the <a href="https://salinapost.com/category/podcast">"King in the Community"</a> podcast as he sits down with Susan Hawksworth to discuss the <a href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/exhibits/current_exhibit_overview.html">new exhibit at the Smoky Hill Museum</a> in Salina.</p><p>The exhibit's title is "Step Up to the Task" and will be open to the public from April 12 to Oct. 5.&nbsp;</p><p>Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable Salina women who made significant contributions to local and regional history. From groundbreaking achievements in male-dominated professions to promoting gender equality in their fields, these women have left a lasting impact on their communities.</p><p>Tune in to learn more about the interactive parts of the exhibit and the upcoming plans for renovation and expansion at the museum. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation about the women who have stepped up to the task in Salina.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-01&ss=4192767204120dcba8040466e41dbce0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community: Susan Hawksworth, Smoky Hill Museum director

In the latest episode of the <a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">King in the Community podcast</a>, Salina Post News Director and host, Nate King meets with Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for their monthly conversation about the city's affairs.&nbsp;

Through thoughtful discourse and analysis, the episode navigates a spectrum of relevant and local topics, from the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0b38fcb6-2c8b-4eda-bc8e-861a3bf1c7a4">philanthropic Match Madness event</a> to the controversy surrounding possible public art at Salina Fire Station Four.

Listen in and hear about the city's strategic vision for the inclusion of public art in capital improvement projects — like the fire station rebuild.

 Schrage also discusses the associated costs of expanding the municipal landfill.&nbsp;

King asks Schrage about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7a82c09-d61b-4d2d-bbf2-82933261af24">recent data breach in Salina</a>, shedding light on the robust cybersecurity measures being deployed to fortify defenses against attacks/

Schrage underscores the need of civic engagement through service on city boards and commissions. There are more than<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/473f044c-0052-4309-9bff-ce43243c8e83"> 200 volunteer positions available</a> to actively contribute to the community's advancement

Join Nate King each month for an update from Salina City Manager Mike Schrage.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Salina City Manager, Mike Schrage" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xcxac-15d0e82-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>In the latest episode of the <a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">King in the Community podcast</a>, Salina Post News Director and host, Nate King meets with Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for their monthly conversation about the city's affairs.&nbsp;</p><p>Through thoughtful discourse and analysis, the episode navigates a spectrum of relevant and local topics, from the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0b38fcb6-2c8b-4eda-bc8e-861a3bf1c7a4">philanthropic Match Madness event</a> to the controversy surrounding possible public art at Salina Fire Station Four.</p><p>Listen in and hear about the city's strategic vision for the inclusion of public art in capital improvement projects — like the fire station rebuild.</p><p> Schrage also discusses the associated costs of expanding the municipal landfill.&nbsp;</p><p>King asks Schrage about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7a82c09-d61b-4d2d-bbf2-82933261af24">recent data breach in Salina</a>, shedding light on the robust cybersecurity measures being deployed to fortify defenses against attacks/</p><p>Schrage underscores the need of civic engagement through service on city boards and commissions. There are more than<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/473f044c-0052-4309-9bff-ce43243c8e83"> 200 volunteer positions available</a> to actively contribute to the community's advancement</p><p>Join Nate King each month for an update from Salina City Manager Mike Schrage.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=&publish_end=2024-04-01&ss=4192767204120dcba8040466e41dbce0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community: Salina City Manager, Mike Schrage

K-State beef cattle experts share the pros and cons of retaining heifer calves born to first-calf heifers

<a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu"><b>By LISA MOSER</b><br></a><i>K-State Research and Extension news service</i>

Working in agriculture often involves a series of decisions, including which crops should be planted in a rotation, what inputs are most economical, and -- in the case of rebuilding the cow herd -- should replacement females that were born to first-calf heifers be retained?

This was the question that the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts addressed on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattlechatselectingareplacementfemalefortheherd">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast episode.

“There are a lot of factors that go into that decision as to whether or not keeping heifers born to heifers is a good idea, and it depends on the goal of the breeding program,” said K-State veterinarian Brad White.

White said with proper planning, beef producers can make retaining heifers born to heifers work for a herd. He said that if producers plan to do that, they need to plan and select sires that are adequate for calving ease but also offer maternal traits that are beneficial.

“I like to keep heifers born to first-calf heifers if they are born early in the breeding season and they are born to a mating that was genetically planned to create replacement females,” White said.

K-State veterinarian Bob Larson agreed, adding, “there are some AI (artificial insemination) sires that have good maternal traits while being adequate for calving ease that can make females worth considering as replacements.”

K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster sees one other genetic advantage of keeping replacement females born to first-calf heifers.

“I am going to boost the genetic progress of the herd overall much quicker by keeping the daughters of the youngest females in the herd,” Lancaster said.

However, Lancaster also said that it is important to look at the performance of the cow family that these potential replacement heifers are born from when making this decision.

“Take a look at the records and if that heifer is born to a proven cow line in terms of longevity and reproductive performance, that will help you make the decision about keeping the heifer calf that was born from a heifer in the herd,” Lancaster said.

<b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/77cb095d-d35e-4998-ab3f-3bd91c9b0301">Cattle Chat: Helping heifers ahead of breeding</a>

Another factor to consider is the frame size of the replacement female being considered, said K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers. The size concern relates to the pelvic size of the calf when she matures and is bred to calve her first calf.

“Some daughters born to calving ease sires may be predisposed to future calving difficulty due to their smaller frame size,” Larson said.

Lubbers also said the timing of when they were born as compared to the rest of the herd is something that should factor into the decision of keeping or selling that heifer calf.

“If the heifer calf was born late in the breeding season and she is small framed, then I would recommend producers do not retain them in the herd.”

To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattlechatselectingareplacementfemalefortheherd">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712150087384.jpeg" alt="Retaining heifers born to first-calf heifers is one way to make genetic progress, said experts at the K-State Beef Cattle Institute. <b>Image Courtesy KSRE</b>" />
                        <figcaption>Retaining heifers born to first-calf heifers is one way to make genetic progress, said experts at the K-State Beef Cattle Institute. <b>Image Courtesy KSRE</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><h2>K-State beef cattle experts share the pros and cons of retaining heifer calves born to first-calf heifers</h2><p><a href="mailto:lmoser@ksu.edu"><b>By LISA MOSER</b><br></a><i>K-State Research and Extension news service</i></p><p>Working in agriculture often involves a series of decisions, including which crops should be planted in a rotation, what inputs are most economical, and -- in the case of rebuilding the cow herd -- should replacement females that were born to first-calf heifers be retained?</p><p>This was the question that the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts addressed on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattlechatselectingareplacementfemalefortheherd">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast episode.</p><p>“There are a lot of factors that go into that decision as to whether or not keeping heifers born to heifers is a good idea, and it depends on the goal of the breeding program,” said K-State veterinarian Brad White.</p><p>White said with proper planning, beef producers can make retaining heifers born to heifers work for a herd. He said that if producers plan to do that, they need to plan and select sires that are adequate for calving ease but also offer maternal traits that are beneficial.</p><p>“I like to keep heifers born to first-calf heifers if they are born early in the breeding season and they are born to a mating that was genetically planned to create replacement females,” White said.</p><div><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6yU87CbpfHVzUnUymYiJtO?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>K-State veterinarian Bob Larson agreed, adding, “there are some AI (artificial insemination) sires that have good maternal traits while being adequate for calving ease that can make females worth considering as replacements.”</p><p>K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster sees one other genetic advantage of keeping replacement females born to first-calf heifers.</p><p>“I am going to boost the genetic progress of the herd overall much quicker by keeping the daughters of the youngest females in the herd,” Lancaster said.</p><p>However, Lancaster also said that it is important to look at the performance of the cow family that these potential replacement heifers are born from when making this decision.</p><p>“Take a look at the records and if that heifer is born to a proven cow line in terms of longevity and reproductive performance, that will help you make the decision about keeping the heifer calf that was born from a heifer in the herd,” Lancaster said.</p><p><b>READ MORE:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/77cb095d-d35e-4998-ab3f-3bd91c9b0301">Cattle Chat: Helping heifers ahead of breeding</a></p><p>Another factor to consider is the frame size of the replacement female being considered, said K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers. The size concern relates to the pelvic size of the calf when she matures and is bred to calve her first calf.</p><p>“Some daughters born to calving ease sires may be predisposed to future calving difficulty due to their smaller frame size,” Larson said.</p><p>Lubbers also said the timing of when they were born as compared to the rest of the herd is something that should factor into the decision of keeping or selling that heifer calf.</p><p>“If the heifer calf was born late in the breeding season and she is small framed, then I would recommend producers do not retain them in the herd.”</p><p>To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/cattlechatselectingareplacementfemalefortheherd">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.</p>

KSRE Cattle Chat: Selecting a replacement female for the herd

Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">"King in the Community"</a>&nbsp;podcast as he sits down with returning guest, Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith Hanes.

 They dive into various topics impacting Saline County, Kansas, including the Oliver Haag scholarship for agriculture students, investments in rural fire districts, county government services, the relationship between the county and city of Salina, and the low voter turnout in the Presidential Preference Primary.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Phil Smith-Hanes, Saline County Administrator, County Goverment month and more" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=sb2r5-15cc088-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">"King in the Community"</a>&nbsp;podcast as he sits down with returning guest, Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith Hanes.</p><p> They dive into various topics impacting Saline County, Kansas, including the Oliver Haag scholarship for agriculture students, investments in rural fire districts, county government services, the relationship between the county and city of Salina, and the low voter turnout in the Presidential Preference Primary.&nbsp;</p>

🎙King in the Community: Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes

<a href="mailto:melgares@ksu.edu" target="_blank"><b>By PAT MELGARES </b><br></a><i>K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;&nbsp;</i>

There is a common joke in Kansas – and many parts of the country – that goes something like this: If you don’t like the weather right now, just wait a few minutes.

Kansas State University meteorologist Chip Redmond agrees that weather in Kansas can change pretty quickly, so it’s important to know what to do in any situation in order to remain safe.

“It starts with preparedness,” said Redmond, who is also manager of the Kansas Mesonet. “We all should have a plan, including such things as just knowing how you get your weather alerts. You may get those from a weather radio or other sources, such as news media. And then, you need to talk with your family.”

“Practicing and having a plan saves lives,” Redmond said. “That is especially true in rural areas where appropriate shelter may be many miles away, a scenario many Kansans may be in.”

Redmond said having a “Go” bag -- something you can quickly grab and take to a shelter -- is important for most weather emergencies. The bag should include such items as medicines, extra clothes, radio, food, water and even something to keep kids entertained.

The best place to wait out severe weather “is always the lowest, central location in the home,” Redmond said. “If you only have a first floor – and not a basement – the ideal spot is a centrally located hallway or bathroom. Stay away from windows.”

If caught outside, “don’t go under trees during thunderstorms and don’t try to out-run tornadoes in your car,” Redmond said.

“A ditch, believe it or not, is a really safe place to go if you’re outside. Get down in the ditch; debris will typically blow over you. If you’re in a place without a ditch, get down on the ground as low as you can so you don’t have things hitting you. Just be aware if water is rising rapidly.”

For specific weather emergencies, Redmond shared additional tips:

● Get inside<br>● Avoid porches and overhangs. 

“You can still get hit by lightning in those areas,” Redmond said.&nbsp; 

● Stay away from windows<br>● Stay off electronics that are hooked into a wall, including computer and cell phone<br>● Stay out of the shower, or other water sources.

“You don’t want to be operating anything that can carry electricity, whether it’s water or wire,” Redmond said. “If there’s a lightning strike away from your house, it’s going to travel through that highly conductive source.”

On average, Kansas has 95 tornadoes per year. There has been as few as 17 tornadoes reported in 2020 and 190 in 2008.

“This is tornado alley for a reason,” Redmond said. “We need to be prepared and be knowledgeable about what to do when a tornado warning is issued.”

The peak time for tornadoes in Kansas is April through June, often referred to as tornado season. But Redmond said tornadoes can occur any time of year and are solely dependent on atmospheric conditions – spring provides a classic clash of southern winds with Gulf moisture meeting north winds with colder, drier air from the Arctic areas. That is a recipe for strong storm systems supportive of highly sheared and unstable environments ideal for tornado development.

A basement or lower level of the house – away from windows -- is always the safest spot to wait out a tornado warning.

Redmond said Kansas gets approximately 600 wind damage reports annually. High winds – defined as those over 55 miles per hour – create problems not only by downing trees, but by making driving conditions and visibility more difficult.

As with tornadoes, the safest place during a wind storm is inside in a central location, away from windows.

In an average year, there are more than 1,000 reports of hail in Kansas. Severe hail is defined as 1 inch or more in diameter. “That seems fairly small until they’re coming at you at a high rate of speed from the sky,” Redmond said.

One inch hail can cause injury, damage to cars and even damage house siding and roofs.

“And it can threaten your life,” Redmond said. “If you get hit with multiple hail stones at 1 inch diameter, you’re going to know it. And if you get hit in the wrong place, it can kill you.”

It’s much easier to prepare for flooding while at home, Redmond said. “All you really need to know is your proximity to a flood plain,” he said. “To determine your risk, know the low-lying areas and where water runs.”

Away from home – and especially when driving – the risks due to flooding are much greater. On the road, the best advice is “turn around, don’t drown,” according to Redmond.

“When you see water over the road, and it may look crossable, water can move at high rates of speed,” he said. “Six inches of water can move a car effectively.”

In addition, the road under the water may not be intact and could damage or disable your vehicle, he said.

More information about staying safe during many weather emergencies is available online from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">National Weather Service</a>.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708958843251.jpeg" alt="lightning KSRE" />
                        <figcaption>lightning KSRE</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><a href="mailto:melgares@ksu.edu" target="_blank"><b>By PAT MELGARES </b><br></a><i>K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p><p>There is a common joke in Kansas – and many parts of the country – that goes something like this: If you don’t like the weather right now, just wait a few minutes.</p><p>Kansas State University meteorologist Chip Redmond agrees that weather in Kansas can change pretty quickly, so it’s important to know what to do in any situation in order to remain safe.</p><p>“It starts with preparedness,” said Redmond, who is also manager of the Kansas Mesonet. “We all should have a plan, including such things as just knowing how you get your weather alerts. You may get those from a weather radio or other sources, such as news media. And then, you need to talk with your family.”</p><div><iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30080013/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/512888/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe></div><p>“Practicing and having a plan saves lives,” Redmond said. “That is especially true in rural areas where appropriate shelter may be many miles away, a scenario many Kansans may be in.”</p><p>Redmond said having a “Go” bag -- something you can quickly grab and take to a shelter -- is important for most weather emergencies. The bag should include such items as medicines, extra clothes, radio, food, water and even something to keep kids entertained.</p><p>The best place to wait out severe weather “is always the lowest, central location in the home,” Redmond said. “If you only have a first floor – and not a basement – the ideal spot is a centrally located hallway or bathroom. Stay away from windows.”</p><p>If caught outside, “don’t go under trees during thunderstorms and don’t try to out-run tornadoes in your car,” Redmond said.</p><p>“A ditch, believe it or not, is a really safe place to go if you’re outside. Get down in the ditch; debris will typically blow over you. If you’re in a place without a ditch, get down on the ground as low as you can so you don’t have things hitting you. Just be aware if water is rising rapidly.”</p><p>For specific weather emergencies, Redmond shared additional tips:</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708958843251.jpeg" alt="lightning KSRE" />
                        <figcaption>lightning KSRE</figcaption>
                    </figure><h2>Lightning</h2><p>● Get inside<br>● Avoid porches and overhangs. </p><p>“You can still get hit by lightning in those areas,” Redmond said.&nbsp; </p><p>● Stay away from windows<br>● Stay off electronics that are hooked into a wall, including computer and cell phone<br>● Stay out of the shower, or other water sources.</p><p>“You don’t want to be operating anything that can carry electricity, whether it’s water or wire,” Redmond said. “If there’s a lightning strike away from your house, it’s going to travel through that highly conductive source.”</p><h2>Tornado</h2><p>On average, Kansas has 95 tornadoes per year. There has been as few as 17 tornadoes reported in 2020 and 190 in 2008.</p><p>“This is tornado alley for a reason,” Redmond said. “We need to be prepared and be knowledgeable about what to do when a tornado warning is issued.”</p><p>The peak time for tornadoes in Kansas is April through June, often referred to as tornado season. But Redmond said tornadoes can occur any time of year and are solely dependent on atmospheric conditions – spring provides a classic clash of southern winds with Gulf moisture meeting north winds with colder, drier air from the Arctic areas. That is a recipe for strong storm systems supportive of highly sheared and unstable environments ideal for tornado development.</p><p>A basement or lower level of the house – away from windows -- is always the safest spot to wait out a tornado warning.</p><h2>High winds</h2><p>Redmond said Kansas gets approximately 600 wind damage reports annually. High winds – defined as those over 55 miles per hour – create problems not only by downing trees, but by making driving conditions and visibility more difficult.</p><p>As with tornadoes, the safest place during a wind storm is inside in a central location, away from windows.</p><h2>Hail</h2><p>In an average year, there are more than 1,000 reports of hail in Kansas. Severe hail is defined as 1 inch or more in diameter. “That seems fairly small until they’re coming at you at a high rate of speed from the sky,” Redmond said.</p><p>One inch hail can cause injury, damage to cars and even damage house siding and roofs.</p><p>“And it can threaten your life,” Redmond said. “If you get hit with multiple hail stones at 1 inch diameter, you’re going to know it. And if you get hit in the wrong place, it can kill you.”</p><h2>Flooding</h2><p>It’s much easier to prepare for flooding while at home, Redmond said. “All you really need to know is your proximity to a flood plain,” he said. “To determine your risk, know the low-lying areas and where water runs.”</p><p>Away from home – and especially when driving – the risks due to flooding are much greater. On the road, the best advice is “turn around, don’t drown,” according to Redmond.</p><p>“When you see water over the road, and it may look crossable, water can move at high rates of speed,” he said. “Six inches of water can move a car effectively.”</p><p>In addition, the road under the water may not be intact and could damage or disable your vehicle, he said.</p><p>More information about staying safe during many weather emergencies is available online from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">National Weather Service</a>.</p>

Severe weather looms; make plans now to stay safe, says K-State climatologist

In this episode of King in the Community, Salina Post News Director Nate King speaks with Brad Anderson, director of Salina Arts and Humanities, about local arts, culture and ongoing discussion regarding public art projects. 

Anderson also shares how he felt after he was selected to represent Salina in the <a href="https://leadershipkansas.org/leadership-kansas/">2024 Leadership Kansas Class.</a>

The episode also explores the vibrant arts and culture scene in Salina. Anderson talks about the city's transformational changes, downtown revitalization, and how art serves as a catalyst for community developement and the expression of ideas.&nbsp;

Anderson gives an overview of public art projects, partnerships between arts organizations the significance of public art budget allocation for projects like the new Fire Station Four in Salina, where city officials could allocate up to $400,000 of the $10 million fire station budget for public art. 

Anderson highlights the the importance of community involvement in public art commissioning, how art can serve a purpose in project design, and the how project stakeholders such as, architects, artists, and community members collaborate and design public art.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.salinaarts.com/">To learn more about Salina Arts and Humanities, click here.&nbsp;</a>

<div><iframe title="Brad Anderson, Director of Arts and Humanities at City of Salina" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xuuef-15bcd6f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>In this episode of King in the Community, Salina Post News Director Nate King speaks with Brad Anderson, director of Salina Arts and Humanities, about local arts, culture and ongoing discussion regarding public art projects. </p><p>Anderson also shares how he felt after he was selected to represent Salina in the <a href="https://leadershipkansas.org/leadership-kansas/">2024 Leadership Kansas Class.</a></p><p>The episode also explores the vibrant arts and culture scene in Salina. Anderson talks about the city's transformational changes, downtown revitalization, and how art serves as a catalyst for community developement and the expression of ideas.&nbsp;</p><p>Anderson gives an overview of public art projects, partnerships between arts organizations the significance of public art budget allocation for projects like the new Fire Station Four in Salina, where city officials could allocate up to $400,000 of the $10 million fire station budget for public art. </p><p>Anderson highlights the the importance of community involvement in public art commissioning, how art can serve a purpose in project design, and the how project stakeholders such as, architects, artists, and community members collaborate and design public art.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.salinaarts.com/">To learn more about Salina Arts and Humanities, click here.&nbsp;</a></p>

🎙King in the Community: Brad Anderson, Salina Arts and Humanities

<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2024/03/cattle-chat-helping-heifers-ahead-of-breeding.html">By LISA MOSER</a><br>K-State Research and Extension news service

While it seems like a natural event, getting pregnant is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if the female isn’t having estrus cycles.

Specific to cattle, the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offered tips on how to get heifers cycling on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/CattleChatHelpingHeifersAheadofBreeding">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast.

The veterinarians recommend doing a pre-breeding exam on the heifers as early as six to eight weeks ahead of the start of the breeding season to assess the reproductive tract and overall health of the young females. Heifers typically start their estrus cycles around 12-13 months of age.

For heifers that are behind in their body weight and reproductive maturity, the BCI experts suggested a few options to help them along.

“For heifers that are too thin, I’d recommend adding grain to get them to gain between one and a half to two pounds a day,” said beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. At that pace, the cattle should be able to add an extra 100 pounds or so in 45 to 60 days, he said.

Along with adding grain, Lancaster also recommends adding ionophores to the feed.

“An ionophore is a feed supplement that changes the fermentation in the rumen that provides additional blood glucose and will help the heifer begin cycling a little earlier than she might otherwise,” Lancaster said.

Along with adjusting the nutrition plan, K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers said it is important to make sure the heifers have been treated with a deworming product.

“Having heifers on a good deworming program means they are losing less energy to parasites, and they can gain more weight because they are using their calories more efficiently,” Lubbers said.

Another tip is to expose the heifers to an older bull through fence line contact or use a vasectomized bull in the pasture with them.

“Although only a minor effect, research has shown that bull exposure will hasten the onset of puberty in females that are close to cycling,” said K-State veterinarian Bob Larson.

Larson also suggests using an estrus synchronization protocol that includes progesterone. He said this can be done through a feed additive such as MGA (melengestrol acetate) or with a CIDR (a product placed intravaginally for either seven or 14 days).

“MGA works well as long as they get their half milligram every day and it is fed for 14 days, while the CIDR is more expensive but is more flaw proof because if it is in their body, then you know they are getting the progesterone.”

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711123128274.jpeg" alt="Management interventions can help heifers reach puberty. <b>Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension news service</b>" />
                        <figcaption>Management interventions can help heifers reach puberty. <b>Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension news service</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p><a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2024/03/cattle-chat-helping-heifers-ahead-of-breeding.html">By LISA MOSER</a><br>K-State Research and Extension news service</p><p>While it seems like a natural event, getting pregnant is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if the female isn’t having estrus cycles.</p><p>Specific to cattle, the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offered tips on how to get heifers cycling on a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/CattleChatHelpingHeifersAheadofBreeding">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast.</p><p>The veterinarians recommend doing a pre-breeding exam on the heifers as early as six to eight weeks ahead of the start of the breeding season to assess the reproductive tract and overall health of the young females. Heifers typically start their estrus cycles around 12-13 months of age.</p><p>For heifers that are behind in their body weight and reproductive maturity, the BCI experts suggested a few options to help them along.</p><p>“For heifers that are too thin, I’d recommend adding grain to get them to gain between one and a half to two pounds a day,” said beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. At that pace, the cattle should be able to add an extra 100 pounds or so in 45 to 60 days, he said.</p><p>Along with adding grain, Lancaster also recommends adding ionophores to the feed.</p><p>“An ionophore is a feed supplement that changes the fermentation in the rumen that provides additional blood glucose and will help the heifer begin cycling a little earlier than she might otherwise,” Lancaster said.</p><p>Along with adjusting the nutrition plan, K-State veterinarian Brian Lubbers said it is important to make sure the heifers have been treated with a deworming product.</p><p>“Having heifers on a good deworming program means they are losing less energy to parasites, and they can gain more weight because they are using their calories more efficiently,” Lubbers said.</p><p>Another tip is to expose the heifers to an older bull through fence line contact or use a vasectomized bull in the pasture with them.</p><p>“Although only a minor effect, research has shown that bull exposure will hasten the onset of puberty in females that are close to cycling,” said K-State veterinarian Bob Larson.</p><p>Larson also suggests using an estrus synchronization protocol that includes progesterone. He said this can be done through a feed additive such as MGA (melengestrol acetate) or with a CIDR (a product placed intravaginally for either seven or 14 days).</p><p>“MGA works well as long as they get their half milligram every day and it is fed for 14 days, while the CIDR is more expensive but is more flaw proof because if it is in their body, then you know they are getting the progesterone.”</p><p>Because of the cost of estrous synchronization and artificial insemination, Larson recommends that heifers that are behind at an eight-week pre-breeding exam be re-evaluated closer to breeding before committing to an artificial insemination mating.</p><p>“I normally don’t do the breeding soundness exams twice, but in a herd or group that is behind, I will because it may not be worth the expense of putting in a CIDR and semen in heifer that has a low chance of responding,” Larson said.</p><p>To hear the full discussion, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksre-learn.com/CattleChatHelpingHeifersAheadofBreeding">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.</p><p><b>READ MORE:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d7b5a005-9ac6-4d89-ae63-dd9bafd923f4">Shroom-Mates — science leads owners to small-scale agriculture</a></p>