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Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

State/regional

KCIA commits $1.5 million to research, promotion and value creation
10/02/2026 High Plains Journal
KCIA intends for collaboration to be central to the effort. The association plans to continue working with Kansas State University, Kansas Wheat, producer and commodity organizations, genetic suppliers, grain handlers, end users and private sector stakeholders to identify opportunities that align with the board’s vision and strategy.

K-State Hosts Nutrition Research Leader Yanni Papanikolaou
10/02/2026 Kansas Ag Connection
Kansas State University will host the 2026 Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture on October 5, 2026, featuring nutrition researcher Yanni Papanikolaou. The event will be held at McCain Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Local

Call Hall's next chapter: Ice cream returns in new 1863 Marketplace next spring
10/02/2026 Collegian
For students who arrived at K-State after the dairy bar closed for renovations in 2025, Call Hall ice cream has been more of a legend than reality. That is set to change next spring. The renovated Call Hall dairy plant is expected to resume production next March for the opening of the 1863 Marketplace, bringing back Purple Pride ice cream, milk, cheese and other Call Hall products after a nearly two-year absence. While an exact opening date has not been announced yet, the goal is for it to be officially open for production after spring break.

K-State enrollment inches up as statewide numbers decrease
10/02/2026 Wildcat 91.9
Four years ago, K-State’s enrollment dipped below 20,000 for the first time since 1988. Since then, it has slowly increased and continues that trend this year. President Richard Linton announced Sept. 18 during his State of the University Address that enrollment has risen 7.96% since he took office in February 2022.