Aug 3, 2026

According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers are getting an early start on back-to-school shopping, with 62% of shoppers having already started shopping for the school year by early July. In looking at this year’s survey results, Kansas State University...

Jun 1, 2026

Food labels provide consumers with useful information about ingredients, nutritional value, and allergens. Additionally, they help buyers compare products and allow manufacturers to substantiate health claims. However, Kansas State University food scientist, Karen Blakeslee, says that fully understanding food labels...

Nov 17, 2025

With the gift-giving season drawing nearer, mental, physical and financial stress may be increasing – especially considering the cost of almost everything is higher than last year. Kansas State University family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) says focusing on what makes the holidays special for...

Oct 20, 2025

The second of three Living Well Wednesday fall webinars focused on scams. The series is hosted by K-State Extension family and consumer sciences agents and specialists. Ed Burr, an investigator with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, says scams are everywhere – by phone, online, mail and even in person. He covers...

Sep 15, 2025

Regardless of the price of an item or product, there’s nothing more frustrating than being a disappointed consumer. This is especially true if it’s difficult to get any kind of satisfaction from the retailer or seller. However, consumers do have rights. K-State Research and Extension family resource specialist...