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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

National/International

New York might experiment with city-run grocery stores. How do they work?
07/15/25 The Washington Post
Rial Carver, program leader at the Rural Grocery Initiative at Kansas State University, talks about municipal-owned grocery stores in a larger article looking at the potential for New York City run grocery stores.

High heat intensifying water deprivation in confined livestock
07/15/25 The Beef Site
Temperatures ranging from 90s F to triple-digits (32 C to 43 C) are expected through late July and August in many parts of the US and extreme temperatures are being seen around the world. Heat waves of this nature often stress livestock housed outdoors by increasing their water requirements and consumption. Kansas State University veterinary toxicologist Steve Ensley said the consequences of this added need for water can lead livestock to experience water deprivation and salt toxicity.