Lawrence Farmer's Market to host "soft open"
The Lawrence farmer's market has some changes in store.
April 09, 2009
Locals spring into gardening season
Although spring hasn't officially arrived, Lawrence nursery owners are encouraging gardeners to start prepping their gardens now.
February 26, 2009
Eat healthy and help the economy
Locally grown food sales rise as growers market healthiness for the both the body and local economy.
December 02, 2008
Local Pumpkin Patch Competes with Fuel Prices
A local pumpkin patch has been forced to raise prices due to the high cost of fuel and chemicals.
October 01, 2008
Farmer's market spreads roots
Students are beginning to take notice of Lawrence's Farmer's Market.
September 29, 2008
Food prices soar
Though Kansas wheat fared well through a rough winter, world food supplies are diminishing. The result: rising food prices.
March 25, 2008
Grant aids plant research
An ecology professor has received an $869 thousand grant to further her study of ancient trees and how increasing amounts of carbon dioxide will affect plants in the future.
March 11, 2008
Pumpkins await carving
This Halloween, trick-or-treaters in Lawrence won't have to worry about a lack of pumpkins. Pumpkin patches across the country were hurt by dry weather.
October 23, 2007
Corn demand drops
Corn demand has decreased as ethanol prices wane. Lawrence farmer Pat Ross has experienced a major change in the production of corn over the past 35 years.
October 09, 2007
Crops survive severe heat
Despite this summer's weather, Douglas County crops are in good shape. The intense heat may have helped because fall plants are ready for plucking earlier than usual.
August 31, 2007
Got higher milk prices?
May 02, 2007
Freeze damages crops
Local farmers are looking to restart their season after a cold spell ruined much of their crops.
April 26, 2007
Pollinators get stamps
April 06, 2007
Corn prices driven up
Corn growers in Kansas may see the boon of increased demand as ethanol production grows across the nation. Farmers may consider additional storage capacity to meet the increased demand.
April 05, 2007
Deer season causes accidents
Traveling the roads this season in Kansas can be dangerous. It's deer season in Kansas and drivers are asked to take extra precautions while traveling.
November 15, 2006
Drought affects Kansans
Drought conditions are forcing farmers to use more caution in their annual planning. KUJH-TV's Pat Shehan takes a look at the drought and how it is affecting farmers.
November 01, 2006
Fresh produce for all
September 29, 2006
Spinach sparse in eateries
Several Lawrence restaurants have pulled spinach dishes from their menus. Find out how one local restaurant is making do without the leafy green.
September 18, 2006
Organic food does a body good
May 11, 2006
Lawrence recognized for promoting trees
The city of Lawrence received the Tree City USA growth award from The National Arbor Day Foundation for the 28th consecutive year. Lawrence has been recognized for developing a high level of tree care in the community.
May 05, 2006
Family owned farms decline
As the average age of the US farmer increases and those willing to take their place decreases, who will take over the dwindling number of Kansas family farms?
April 24, 2006
Gas prices rising, again
When will gas prices finally stop rising? How high might they reach this summer?
April 18, 2006
Tom Daschle promotes economic friendly fuel
Senator Tom Daschle spoke Monday at the Lied Center on Monday. Energy funding was top on his list of topics.
April 11, 2006
Urbanization pushes residents
Jeanne Bronoski's children once played hide-and-seek in the cornfields behind their home. But urbanization and growth has Bronoski planning to move further into the country.
April 05, 2006
Flint Hills farming threatens bird populations
Alexis Powell studied the effects of annual prairie burning and high-density bison grazing. He observed decreases in the population of birds dependent upon prairie grass and brush for breeding.
April 04, 2006
Extreme drought raises concerns in Kansas
Farmers are powerless when it comes to the weather, but drought in Kansas has farmers eyeing the sky. In response, Governor Sebelius convened the state's Drought Response team today to assess the situation.
March 17, 2006
Farming family has pigs 'washed away'
A Jefferson County family had 250 piglets drown in last week's flash flood of Walnut Creek. The deaths could cost the family more than $12,000 in revenue.
October 11, 2005
Farmers struggling financially
Farmers are struggling financially to deal not only with rising fossil fuel prices, but also the increasing cost of fertilizer.
May 02, 2005
Market opens Saturday, two weeks early
Coordinators for Lawrence's annual Farmer's Market make last-minute preparations for tomorrow's opening. The market is opens two weeks early this year.
April 29, 2005
Farming costs increase
Due to high gasoline prices, farmers are finding alternatives to still make a profit.
April 12, 2005
Natural chicken moves mainstream
As consumers learn what goes into what they eat, natural chicken is quickly becoming the norm.
February 21, 2005
