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Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

National/International

You don’t have to leave rural America to get an ag degree
8/25/26 Next Gen Podcast by Brownfield Ag
On this week's episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Jason Ellis and Sydney Flax of Kansas State University to talk about K-State's new bachelor's degree in diversified agriculture. The program is designed to give students a broad foundation across agriculture while allowing them to build expertise in areas like crops, animal science, business, leadership and communications.

Economists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
8/24/26 AP News
But Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, said the potential effect on beef prices from the smaller supply of cattle was lessened because the U.S. beef industry is more efficient and has been able to get more meat from each animal than in past years.

State/Regional

Young Roots Market receives $10,000 grant to grow youth entrepreneurship in Dickinson County
8/26/26 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Chisholm Trail Extension District will provide hands-on workshops in gardening, cooking and maker skills, helping youth develop products they can bring to market.

Report: Livestock Producers Concerned About Lack of Rural Veterinarians
8/26/26 KPR
Brad White, a professor at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says the group brings together producers, veterinarians and educational institutions. "We get many different perspectives as we look at how we evaluate these issues to make sure we have enough service to rural Kansas," he explained. The group has helped expand the K-State Veterinary Training Program which offers up to $25,000 to graduates who stay in Kansas. In its 20 years, 108 students have started the program and 95% of graduates are still in Kansas.

K-State Salina plane going on display at The Garage's Red Hot Rides
8/26/26 Kansas City Star
Kansas State University Salina transported its vintage 1950 Piper PA 20 Pacer airplane across town to be on display at The Garage's next exhibit, Red Hot Rides.