K-State in the news today
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
National/International
Rockport pet store helps its community in more ways than one
05/24/24 KRIS-TV
Pet Wants is a new store in the Rockport neighborhood. Still, the owner, Andrew Bazner, is working to help the community in more ways than one. "We want to help educate you to how you can really maximize the health and wellness and happiness, extend their lives and we got everything you need to that right here,” Bazner said, "Our food was all crafted and formulated by veterinary scientists at Kansas State University exclusively for us. It's proprietary, you can't get it at stores.”
56 Nigerians travel to US in June, July as part of Mandela Washington Fellowship 10th anniversary
05/26/24 Nigerian Tribune
A total of 56 young Nigerians are set to leave the shores of the country for the United States for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Programme which is now in its 10th year. The fellows will leave Nigeria for 28 US cities between June 18 and July 31, 2024. These fellows will also attend a summit in Washington DC, where they will engage with US leaders in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. Kansas State University will be one stop for the students during their time in the US.
State/Regional
How to prevent conflict with bats
05/24/24 Great Bend Tribune
It’s no coincidence that Kansas State University wildlife expert Drew Ricketts’ phone rings a bit more often this time of year with residents feeling a little bit batty. The dark, flying mammals come out of hibernation beginning in May and are more active through August. So long as the bats are not in the home’s main living space, Ricketts might suggest leaving them alone. That’s because some control measures could create a bigger issue.
Kansas awards 13 projects $3.5M in Innovative Technology Program grants
05/25/24 Wiredfocus
The Kansas Department of Transportation recently awarded 13 projects statewide $3.5 million in Innovative Technology Program grants. The program invests in projects that implement new transportation technology and improve access, safety, or mobility. It is part of the bipartisan 10-year, $10 billion Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. Kansas State University – Salina was awarded $1 million for its Advanced UAS Flight Operations and Simulation Center.
FFAR-funded research to prevent African swine fever virus
05/26/24 High Plains Journal
African swine fever virus is a highly contagious, fatal disease in pigs that spreads rapidly. There is no commercially available treatment or vaccine for the virus, posing a significant threat to United States swine production. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research has awarded a $1 million Seeding Solutions grant to Kansas State University to develop safe and rapidly deployable vaccines to prevent ASFV. Elanco Animal Health, K-State, Kansas State University Innovation Partners and MEDIAN Diagnostics, Inc. provided matching funds for a $2,645,427 total investment.
Wheat Scoop: Putting Kernels to the Test
05/26/24 Salina Post
The journey from a potential genetic cross to the latest released wheat variety requires years of testing by public and private wheat breeders. They keep their eye on every aspect of agronomic performance from disease resistance to standability. Equally important is the partnership between wheat breeders and the Wheat Quality Lab at Kansas State University.
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