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Friday, April 24, 2026

State/Regional

Kansas ag leaders weigh solutions for veterinarian shortages that affect rural communities
4/23/26 Kansas Reflector
Kansas State University officials are supporting programs that introduce veterinary students to rural lifestyles and gathering data to understand where shortages exist, said Brad White, director of K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute and director of the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas. At K-State, veterinary students can enroll in a program that introduces them to rural communities, the practices located there and the challenges of working as a veterinarian in those areas.

Higher fuel prices could add $10,000 to Kansas farm expenses
4/24/26 Kansas Farmer
Gregg Ibendahl, an economist with Kansas State University Research and Extension, recently said higher oil prices are creating a ripple effect through key farm inputs such as diesel fuel and fertilizer.

Walking program helps Kansas seniors with more than mobility
4/23/26 KSN
“The goal is to really get people more physically active but doing so comfortably and safely,” said Sara Sawer, a nutrition, health and wellness agent with Kansas State University Extension. Walk with Ease is a free six-week program presented by K-State Extension that increases participants’ mobility and flexibility through light stretches followed by 10 to 30 minutes of walking.