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Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

National/International

Cattle producers across the U.S. brace for snow, bitter cold with these tips
01/23/26 Successful Farming
Kansas State Beef Systems Extension Specialist Justin Waggoner reminded listeners that cattle in a confinement or feedlot setting will have different behavior and needs than cattle in more exposed environments such as pastures or out on corn stocks. For example, Waggoner says feedlot or confined cattle will often increase their dry matter intake ahead of the storm. “That can really set up a scenario that creates challenges in terms of acidosis or digestive upsets,” he said.

Local

The weekend winter storm: brace for cold
01/22/26 The Manhattan Mercury
Chip Redmond, a meteorologist and network manager for Kansas Mesonet at K-State, said Manhattanites and those in the surrounding area should brace for sub-zero temperatures and around 5 inches of snow in the winter storm coming this weekend.

Kansas experiences worst bird flu outbreak in the nation
01/22/26 The K-State Collegian
“As they [birds] begin their fall migrations across the continent, the state usually faces an increased risk of HPAI introduction and spread,” said Lance Noll, clinical assistant professor. “We kind of saw a reemergence of it back in 2021, and it really hits again every season.” Noll also serves as a section head for Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, a K-State-affiliated laboratory focusing on diagnostic testing, disease surveillance and outbreak responses. A majority of the testing is focused on wildlife surveillance.