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Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

State/Regional

This vegan ice cream pop-up in Kansas City is run by a firefighter and supported by roller derby
01/21/26 Flatland and KCUR-FM
Last spring, Mays began churning batches in a $45,000 Carpigiani LB 302 RTX commercial ice cream maker at K-State Olathe’s Food Innovation Accelerator. Although the metro hosts three business incubators for fledgling food entrepreneurs, K-State Olathe is the only one with a commercial ice cream maker and is considered the resident expert on its operation.

Working on the farm in dangerous cold? Dress right and work smart
01/23/26 Succesful Farming
Your first layer, called the base layer, should be very warm. “We want something that’s going to be knit and very close to the skin,” explained Rhiannon Brover of the fashion studies program at K-State. A fabric that wicks moisture away from the body is important. Wool is a good choice for base clothing because it remains warm, even when wet. Wool also has a reputation for durability.

Understanding herbicide resistance: Why they don’t work like they used to
01/26/26 American Ag Network
K-State weed scientist Pat Geier recently marked the 50th anniversary of the first documented case of herbicide resistance in the state, tracing how weed resistance has evolved and what it means for modern weed management in Kansas agricultural systems. “Herbicide resistance occurs when a weed population survives applications of a chemical that would normally control it, often driven by repeated use of herbicides with the same mode of action over many seasons,” Geier said. “Over time, naturally occurring genetic variations allow some weeds to survive and reproduce, leading to resistance becoming more widespread within fields and across regions.”

Local

Sen. Moran announces federal investment for Kansas State University nuclear engineering program
01/23/26 Junction City Post
As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Jerry Moran has secured a $5 million-dollar federal investment for the Kansas State University Research Reactor project. His staff noted that this federal investment will support the project’s work to restore and enhance the facility through upgrading infrastructure, completing licensing updates and expanding research capabilities to support advanced nuclear research, workforce development and national energy priorities.