K-State in the news — July 2022
Some of the top stories mentioning Kansas State University are posted below. Download an Excel file (xls) with all of this month's news stories.
Friday, July 29, 2022
National/International
Can I just water my plants once a week? Well, maybe. Here's what experts have to say.
7/28/22 USA Today
What you are watering makes a difference, too. New plants, trees and shrubs need more moisture as they develop roots, so you will want to water them at least twice a week during their first month, said Cheryl Boyer, a professor in the department of horticulture and natural resources at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
HydroGraph Announces Event Schedule
7/28/22 Yahoo! Finance
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. was founded in 2017 to fund and commercialize green, cost-effective processes to manufacture graphene, hydrogen and other strategic materials in bulk. Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange Dec. 2, 2021, the Company acquired the exclusive license from Kansas State University to produce both graphene and hydrogen through their patented detonation process.
State/Regional
K-State Salina-led community fundraiser helps local United Way
7/29/22 Salina Post
A clever spin on a local fundraiser helped Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus raise money for a local organization.
Local
In Focus 7/28/22: Furniture Amnesty Day, T Russel Reitz, Pawnee
7/28/22 KMAN
We were joined by Konza United Way’s Tara Claussen, Hands on K-State’s Karina Moncayo-Michel and Manhattan Asst. Fire Chief Ryan Courtright. They previewed the annual Furniture Amnesty Day coming up Friday, July 28th.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
National/International
25 Secrets Elon Musk and Every Other Rich Person Knows
7/27/22 Yahoo! Finance
Author Paul Sullivan and colleague Brad Klontz, a clinical psychologist with an academic appointment at Kansas State University, conducted research on the differences in spending habits of the wealthiest 1% and the wealthiest 5%.
Can I just water my plants once a week? Well, maybe. Here’s what experts have to say.
7/28/22 USA Today
New plants, trees and shrubs need more moisture to develop roots, so you will want to water them at least twice a week during their first month, said Cheryl Boyer, a professor in the department of horticulture and natural resources at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
Regional/State
Marketing Your Calves’ Reputation
7/27/22 Dovers Magazine
Sales data compiled by Kansas State University shows a $7.36 cwt advantage nationally for calves enrolled in a value-added program who are at least 45 days weaned.
Local
*New $11.2 million grant to help K-State continue neuroscience endeavor
7/27/22 WIBW
A new $11.2 million grant will help Kansas State University in its endeavor to better understand the human brain.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
National/International
‘I’m always worrying’: The emotional toll of financial stress
7/26/22 The Seattle Times
Whether you live by yourself or are managing finances for a large family, it’s important to think about goals before you aim to fix any money problems, said Megan McCoy, a licensed marriage and family therapist who teaches courses in financial planning at Kansas State University.
Pet food growth may outstrip animal protein supply
7/26/22 Petfood Industry
As pet food production grows in the United States, demand from dog, cat and other pet food industries for animal proteins may surpass supply from the United States’ agricultural system. Researchers from Kansas State University will present a paper on this at the 2022 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California from July 31 to August 2.
Regional/State
Back to school budgeting
7/26/22 High Plains Daily Leader
However, there are strategies that families can implement to save money, according to Elizabeth Kiss, K-State Research and Extension specialist in personal finance planning.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
National/International
*Outfitting cows with GPS trackers could be good for ranchers and prairie birds
7/25/22 NPR
Celia Llopis-Jepsen interviews Katy Silber, a biologist from Kansas State University, on testing a high-tech version of invisible dog fences for cows.
*New Programs: Studio Art, Media Studies, Integrated Systems Design
7/25/22 Inside Higher Ed
Kansas State University at Salina is starting a master’s degree in integrated systems design and dynamics.
Regional/State
Tips to keep school lunches safe
7/26/22 Liberal First
Good food safety should be practiced with any type of food preparation, but Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says some tips are unique to school lunches.
Local
*KSU neuroscience research center receives second round of NIH support, amounting $11.2 million
7/25/22 KMAN
A neuroscience research center operating out of Kansas State has received millions in grant funds, the second phase of the program which began in 2017.
Monday, July 25, 2022
National/International
*‘I’m always worrying’: The emotional toll of financial stress
7/25/22 New York Times
Whether you live by yourself or are managing finances for a large family, it’s important to think about goals before you aim to fix any money problems, said Megan McCoy, a licensed marriage and family therapist who teaches courses in financial planning at Kansas State University.
*New Programs: Studio Art, Media Studies, Integrated Systems Design
7/25/22 Inside Higher Ed
Kansas State University at Salina is starting a master's degree in integrated systems design and dynamics.
Regional/State
*Zoller named to K-State Salina leadership
7/23/22 KSAL
Kirsten Zoller has been promoted to executive director of strategic initiatives at K-State Salina, and will help guide the campus’s future direction.
Local
Drought conditions worsening in Kansas following oppressive heatwave
7/23/22 KMAN
Temperatures should return to more seasonable levels this week and there’s even the possibility of some rain, though it might not be enough to mitigate drought concerns going forward. K-State Meteorologist Chip Redmond shared comments this week with Agriculture Today about current conditions across Kansas.
Friday, July 22, 2022
Regional/State
Inflation's silver lining — shoppers choose local food over national brands as prices increase
7/21/22 KCUR
Rial Carver speaks with grocery owners and local producers across the country. She's with Kansas State University’s Rural Grocery Initiative and Kansas Healthy Food Initiative.
Control Palmer amaranth in sorghum as soon as possible
7/21/22 Kansas Farmer
However, many farmers in Kansas didn’t have favorable weather conditions to apply their preemergence herbicides before they needed to get their sorghum in the ground. Sarah Lancaster, Kansas State University Extension weed science specialist, says they have options for control, but they need to act swiftly before that palmer grows too tall.
Local
New financial planning scholarship opens for women, minorities
7/21/22 WIBW
Minority groups and women in Shawnee Co. can now apply for a $5,000 scholarship to pursue a financial planning degree at K-State.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
National/International
30 Foods You Should Never Eat Past the Expiration Date
7/20/22 Prevention Magazine
Unless you're buying prepackaged deli meat in air-tight packaging (this doesn't include what you buy at the deli counter), those hickory smoked turkey slices are only going to last you about 3 to 5 days, says Londa Nwadike, Ph.D., food safety specialist for Kansas State University and the University of Missouri.
Regional/State
*KSU Salina Offering New Master’s Degree
7/20/22 KSAL
Professionals looking to become leaders and advance their careers in their respective industries will now have the option to expand their knowledge and skills with a new online degree, the Master of Science in integrated systems design and dynamics, offered by K-State Salina.
Local
*K-State teacher pathway program creates new option for career changers
7/20/22 The Mercury
A new pathway to teaching, through the K-State College of Education, is available for career changers pursuing their teaching license and master’s degree in education while working full-time, according to an announcement from the university.
City gives initial OK to Scorpion land annexation
7/20/22 The Mercury
K-State and the city plan to extend the bike lane in Aggieville along North Manhattan Avenue to Thurston Street to tie into campus. Additionally, they will replace the yellow flashing signals along Manhattan Avenue with traffic lights at Kearney, Thurston and Bertrand streets. Also, K-State wants to build a roundabout connecting Campus Creek Road, Petticoat Lane, and Bertrand Street.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
National/International
The Best Places in Every State To Live on a Fixed Income
7/19/22 Yahoo Finance
Kansas: Manhattan
In Manhattan, the location of Kansas State University, the median home value is $225,182, up 3.85% year over year. The average rent fell substantially, dropping about 7.2% to $1,023 a month.
State/Regional
K-State ag economist: Farm cybersecurity depends on locale, risk preference
7/19/22 Salina Post
The terms cybersecurity and cyber insurance are more than just concepts in the agriculture industry, said Kansas State University cropping systems economist Terry Griffin.
Local
*K-State fully accredited for 106th straight year
7/19/22 WIBW
Kansas State University has received full accreditation for the 106th year in a row.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
National/International
Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck marriage shows power of rekindled love
7/18/22 TODAY
Love can absolutely be awakened after a relationship ends, especially in cases where the breakup wasn’t mutual or wasn’t a clean break, leaving ambiguity about whether the relationship is really over for good, said Amber Vennum, an associate professor of couple and family therapy at Kansas State University.
*Researchers successfully test first vaccine to prevent bovine anaplasmosis
7/18/22 Beef Magazine
A new study involving the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is paving the way forward in controlling a devastating and costly cattle disease: bovine anaplasmosis.
State/Regional
*K-State Salina selected as new home for community mural
7/19/22 KWCH
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has been selected to be the new home of the “Birds of a Feather” mural.
Monday, July 18, 2022
National/International
How to make your barbecue healthier this summer — from marinade to salads
7/16/22 U.K. Sunday Mirror
In research from Kansas State University, U.S., it was found that adding a marinade to meat reduced HCA levels by 87%. It's thought the antioxidants in a herby marinade may block their formation.
State/Regional
Meet the three poisonous spiders that live in Kansas. Which is the most dangerous?
7/17/22 Topeka Capital-Journal
Kansas is home to more than 500 species of arachnids, and few come close to actually being dangerous. According to Jeff Whitworth, Ph.D., professor of horticultural entomology at Kansas State University, all spiders are venomous and use that venom to kill their prey for survival.
*K-State tests anaplasmosis vaccine
7/15/22 Great Bend Tribune
A new study involving the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is paving the way forward in controlling a devastating and costly cattle disease: bovine anaplasmosis.
Local
Manhattan City Commission considering annexing land for Scorpion Biological Services
7-15-22 Manhattan Mercury
Commissioners also will likely enter into an agreement with K-State for an engineering contract with Olsson and Associates for $460,930. Fehr said the contract would be split roughly half and half. K-State and the city plan to extend the bike lane in Aggieville along North Manhattan Avenue. to Thurston Street to tie into campus. Additionally, they will replace the yellow flashing signals along Manhattan Avenue with traffic lights at Kearney, Thurston and Bertrand streets. Also, K-State wants to build a roundabout connecting Campus Creek Road, Petticoat Lane and Bertrand Street.
*Interviews with Mandela Washington Fellowship class
7/15/22 KMAN
The flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative, Kansas State University's Staley School has hosted cohorts for the six-week leadership institute since 2016.
Friday, July 15, 2022
National/International
HydroGraph Launches Patented Graphene Ink
7/14/22 Yahoo! Finance
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. was founded in 2017 to fund and commercialize green, cost-effective processes to manufacture graphene, hydrogen and other strategic materials in bulk. Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange Dec. 2, 2021, the Company acquired the exclusive license from Kansas State University to produce both graphene and hydrogen through their patented detonation process. More information about the Company and its products can be found on the HydroGraph website.
What Can We Learn From Recessions Past?
7/14/22 The Cut
When things feel precarious or a recession actually happens, it’s natural to want to do something — liquidate your 401(k), hoard beans, buy random stocks you read about online. Things are urgently bad, and you can’t just sit there! But actually, you probably should: “People tend to want to make big moves when they’re anxious, but it’s almost always better not to,” says Megan McCoy, a financial counselor and professor of financial planning at Kansas State University. “No one makes great choices when they’re panicking, and economic scarcity is known for triggering irrational actions that don’t serve you best in the long run.”
State/Regional
Farmers need to prepare for rising interest rates
7/14/22 Kansas Farmer
Brian Briggeman, Kansas State University professor of agricultural economics and director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, says farmers and ranchers need to prepare for how that may affect them.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
National/International
Consensus builds for beef industry reforms
7/14/22 Farm Progress
“The courts have interpreted the Packers and Stockyards Act in a way that Congress never intended,” says McEowen, who also teaches at Kansas State University and hosts a nationally syndicated radio show. “They treat it as antitrust law. … It was designed to have greater enforcement power than any antitrust law at the time. The Sherman and Clayton acts were already in place.”
CONTENT CURATION WITH AI CAN IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES
7/14/22 Dataconomy
According to research from Kansas State University, students who are using “externally provided lecture notes… generally achieve more on exams than do learners who review their own notes.”
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
National/International
Burns, scars and blindness: Contact with these invasive plants sounds like a horror movie
7/12/22 Fox Weather
Wild parsnip is found in most of the U.S. except the far southeast states, according to horticulture agent Dennis Patton with Johnson County, Kansas, K-State Research and Extension. It grows in a wide range of soil conditions and prefers open sunny areas such as pastures and roadsides.
Regional/State
How much water should my dog drink during summer?
7/12/22 KSN.com
During the hot summer months, many people find themselves craving a cold drink. The same is true for our pets, and K-State Animal Nutrition Expert Greg Aldrich says they might even need more.
*Honor Roll - Liberty
7/12/22 Courier Tribune
Jackson Yahne, a senior in chemical engineering at Kansas State University, has been inducted into the Steel Ring Honor Society. Steel Ring is an honorary society comprised of seniors in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
National/International
Narrowing the Gap
7/12/22 Inside Higher Ed
“Dilemma: If advising is not required, and many students never interact with an academic advisor, how can the claim be made that academic advising influences and impacts institutional metrics like retention and completion?” Wendy Troxel, director of the National Academic Advising Association Center for Research at Kansas State University, said in the report.
Kansas University Drone Research Team Shares Tech Knowledge With US Sheriffs & Deputies
7/11/22 CleanTechnica
“To be in front of hundreds of law enforcement officers from all around the country and be able to showcase the K-State Salina UAS expertise was an excellent opportunity,” said Spencer Schrader, K-State Salina UAS flight operations manager.
Regional/State
K-State economist: The cure for $5 gas is $5 gas
7/12/22 KansasFarmer
Kansas State University agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl says to be prepared for continued higher prices. Ibendahl spoke on a webinar June 22.
Online tool helps proactively mitigate heat stress
7/12/22 Tri-State Neighbor
Kansas State University researchers say a recent study indicates that it’s possible to select cattle that would drink less water and still perform well during times of drought or heat stress.
Monday, July 11, 2022
National/International
Are supplements really the 'superheroes' of self-care?
7/10/22 Medical News Today
Dr. Brian Lindshield, professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health at Kansas State University, told MNT that people who may develop a micronutrient deficiency should take multivitamins.
*K-State Salina research team leads drone education at law enforcement conference
7/8/22 sUAS News
Law enforcement members from around the country were introduced to the practicality of unmanned aircraft systems by the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus Applied Aviation Research Center team.
Regional/State
*Leihsing reflects on South Africa research trip
7/9/22 Emporia Gazette
Thomas Leihsing, a senior majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at Kansas State University, traveled to Limpopo, South Africa, to study rodents. He worked with ecologists at Kruger National Park and the Wits Rural Facility — a rural campus of the University of the Witwatersrand — for roughly two weeks.
Local
Ride on: Busy St. George family's life centers around horses
7/9/22 Manhattan Mercury
“I took pre-vet courses at junior colleges in Colby and Dodge City before enrolling at Kansas State University,” Vince said. “My K-State animal science degree readied me for a livestock profession, even though vet school didn’t work out.”
Friday, July 8, 2022
National/International
Kansas State University Sedgwick County: K-State Open House Highlights Local Gardening Research
7/7/22 Patch.com
Since 1971, K-State plant researchers at the Pair Center have looked for the greenest turf grasses, maple trees with the best fall color, the toughest evergreen trees, the most drought tolerant plants, and more in order to recommend the best plants to grow in the weather extremes of Southcentral Kansas.
Regional/State
Presentation at Abilene Public Library will explore evolution of language in Kansas
7/7/22 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Mary Kohn is an associate professor of English and the director of the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University.
Local
*Central Kan. man will lead KSU school of music, theatre and dance
7/7/22 Junction City Post
Dr. Bryan Pinkall has seen much of the world after graduating from Great Bend High School in 2003. From the Grammys to the Olympics, Pinkall continues to build upon an impressive resume. He was recently named director of Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
National/International
Reliance on imported machines, fertilizers keeping PH farmers poor—expert
7/6/22 Philippine Daily Inquirer
Manuel Reyes, a research professor at Kansas State University, was one of the resource persons at the “Philippine open systems agriculture machinery manufacturing workshop” at a Regenerative Agriculture International Conference at May’s Garden in the city that ended on Wednesday (July 6). “We need to focus on agriculture where the money returns to the community,” Reyes said.
Regional/State
INSIGHT: Putting policy into action
7/6/22 Salina Post
KFB supported legislation that will expand the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas, addressing a shortage of veterinarians across the state. The legislation will allow more flexibility in where Kansas State University graduates can establish a practice and receive up to $25,000 per year in student loan forgiveness. The law also adds flexibility to increase the number of recipients beyond the maximum of five if funding is available.
Local
GO Topeka launches database to track, build local startup industry
7/6/22 WIBW
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and K-State Innovation Partners will collaborate with GO Topeka to boost the startup database.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
National/International
Drought-tolerant wheat trait clears one more hurdle in United States
7/5/22 The Farmer
Kansas State University Wheat Breeder Allan Fritz explains that the HB4 trait is targeted for drought tolerance, offering farmers a chance for increased yield under drought conditions.
Regional/State
*K-State’s New President Talks About Challenges And Priorities For The University Post-Pandemic
7/5/22 Sunflower State Radio
Richard Linton became president of Kansas State University in February.
Blue-green algae can kill cattle in less than 24 hours
7/5/22 KSN.com
The bacteria lives in all bodies of water, but according to Will Boyer, an extension watershed specialist for K-State, it becomes problematic after it blooms.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
National/International
The Daily Money: What’s open on July 4th? Plus, is your car a target for thieves?
7/1/22 USA Today
“When natural gas prices go up, nitrogen fertilizer prices also go up,” explains Chuck Rice, chair of the board of agriculture and natural resources at Kansas State University.
Regional/State
New report ranks KU, K-State as best educational value for your dollars
7/4/22 WIBW
A new report shows Kansas State University and University of Kansas may give you the best return on your educational investment.
*How to help your pet cope with fireworks on Independence Day
7/1/22 KSNT News
A veterinarian from Kansas State University has some advice for pet owners who want to help their anxious animals have a happy Independence Day.
Local
*KSU releases spring graduation totals
7/1/22 JC Post
More than 3,100 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2022. The graduates are from 100 Kansas counties, 42 states and 41 countries.
Friday, July 1, 2022
National/International
Higher food prices, global shortages feared as crop fertilizer prices soar
7/1/22 Yahoo Finance and USA Today
“Fertilizer makes up about 30% of the cost of growing an acre of corn,” said Gregory Ibendahl, who teaches farm management for the Kansas State University extension service. “But with the fertilizer price increase, now it’s closer to 35%.”
“When natural gas prices go up, nitrogen fertilizer prices also go up,” said Chuck Rice, chair of the board of agriculture and natural resources at Kansas State University.
These mosquito-borne viruses have a bizarre way of making you smell sweeter to their minions
6/30/22 MSN.com
But this is the first time that researchers have actually identified a molecule that can prompt the attraction, Rollie Clem, a virologist at Kansas State University who wasn’t involved in the research, said in an email.
“This is very elegant and important science. Virologists are realizing more and more that we need to take into account not only the direct interactions between viruses and their hosts, but also with the other microorganisms that are present in or on the host,” he explained. “All of the living things that we as humans generally think about, whether they are animals or plants, are not single entities, but are communities of organisms.”
Regional/State
*K-State's new president talks about challenges and priorities for the university post-pandemic
7/1/22 KMUW
Richard Linton became president of Kansas State University in February.
As more black widow spiders start to appear, here’s how to recognize them and stay safe
6/29/22 The Wichita Eagle
The side effects of a black widow bite can include muscle cramps, headaches, profuse sweating and vomiting, according to Kansas State University Research and Extension. In rare cases, K-State says, a bite can cause death due to suffocation.
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