K-State in the news — July 2024
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.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
National/International
Tick bite to blame after Kansas professor suffers near-fatal allergic reaction to barbecue sandwich
07/31/24 New York Post
Earlier that day, the professor and head of entomology at Kansas State University was at the state fair in Hutchinson, checking out insect collections and visiting colleagues.
Local
*How K-State's precision agriculture research put a Clay Center farm on the global stage
07/31/24 Junction City Post
But a unique partnership with Kansas State University has helped equip Martin, and farmers like him across the country and globe, with precise information and best-informed practices, so he can implement decisions to make him the most successful farmer he can be.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
National/International
A Guide to Zero-Based Budgeting
07/28/24 Market Watch Guides
Blake Gray, an assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University, spoke on the importance zero-based budgeting. The MarketWatch Guides team analyzed data and interviewed experts to determine how the average American can adequately formulate a financial plan. A zero-based budget was commonly cited as one of the best formulas to use.
Best Bad Credit Personal Loans of July 2024
07/29/24 Market Watch Guides
Dr. Congrong Ouyang is an assistant professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University. She teaches courses on financial planning, research methodologies, and statistical software for financial planning research to undergraduate and doctoral students. In this article she discusses the importance of comparing bad credit lenders and how it can have an impact of hundreds or even thousands of dollars in total interest over the life of the loan.
Monday, July 29, 2024
National/International
How to 'protect your emotions' in your wallet ahead of the presidential election
7/26/2024 News Net Daily
Now is a great time to use your worries as leverage by reviewing your goals and evaluating your portfolio. With the market relatively stable and the economy healthy, think about your investment horizon and the diversity of your investments. "It's a really good thing to do, no matter what, every two years," said Megan McCoy, a financial therapist and professor of financial planning at Kansas State University. You may want to consult a tax and financial professional to ensure you are putting your money in the right type of accounts, knowing that there is some uncertainty.
K-State Students Design and Install Cost-Efficient EV Charging Station in Campus Parking Lot
7/26/2024 Energy And Water Development Corp.
As part of an undergraduate research project, Bachman and recent graduates from K-State's GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science designed a cost-efficient, scalable, and replicable campus EV charging station. After years of effort, their solar canopy design was installed in the engineering parking lot this spring, with the final charging station completed last week. Derek Clements described the project as hands-on, applied learning at its best.
State/Regional
KSU to Host Chief USDA Economist
7/27/2024 KSAL
Seth Meyer, the chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlights the program for Kansas State University's popular Risk and Profit conference, slated Aug. 15-16 in Manhattan. Rich Llewelyn, an extension assistant in K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics, also said this year's event includes 22 breakout sessions around the theme, "Highs and Lows: Policies, Principles, and Practices in Volatile Markets."
K-State nutrition expert says Americans eating better, but still a ways to go
7/27/2024 The Pottawatomie County Times
"People who eat five fruits and vegetables per day decrease their risk of death by 13%, and lower their risk of death due to heart disease or stroke by 12%," said Priscilla Brenes, a K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist. "And," she adds, "you can decrease your risk of getting cancer by 10%." Brenes cited a June 2024 article outlining results of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The article's main premise is that Americans' diet – once given a grade of 'F' – has improved slightly. It's now considered a 'D.'
Local
City of Manhattan holds Furniture Amnesty Day
7/26/2024 WIBW
Furniture Amnesty Day is done in collaboration between Kansas State University's Staley School of Leadership, Hands-On Kansas State, and the City of Manhattan's Risk Reduction Team. Everyone pitches in, between running routes to pick up furniture, handling dropped-off furniture on Friday morning, and organizing both the registration and pickup times.
Friday, July 26, 2024
State/Regional
K-State hosts farm tour showing AI use for weed management
7/25/24 Brownfield
Kansas State University is highlighting how artificial intelligence can be used in weed control. Ajay Sharda, Director of Research at K-State’s Institute for Digital Ag and Advanced Analytics brought international ag producers to a local farm to see John Deere’s See & Spray technology in person.
Newstalk K-State Salina
7/25/24 KWCH
K-State Salina Dean Alysia Starkey shares updates on the recent announcement of federal funding that will help build a $28 million facility at the campus and kick off a $5.5 million partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Hatch discusses K-State's status as a Health-Promoting University
7/24/24 KFRM
Kathleen Hatch, Morrison Family associate vice president for student well-being, appeared on On the Front Porch podcast to talk about K-State's status as a Health Promoting University.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
National/International
How to ‘emotionproof’ your portfolio ahead of the presidential election
7/24/24 CNBC
Some people will let their worries spiral, thinking the outcome of the election could cause the stock market to crash, inflation to worsen and put their current job or new employment opportunities in jeopardy. McCoy recommends using that stress to take action over what you can control.
State/Regional
Researchers and leaders in agriculture participate in precision agriculture demonstration
7/24/24 WIBW
Those who attended Wednesday’s event had the opportunity to experience K-State precision agriculture in use. Ajay Sharda, K-State Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, partnered with the Martin family to use modern planting and spraying systems.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
State/Regional
*NEW TECHNOLOGY AIMS TO HELP CONSERVE UNDERGROUND WATER
07/18/24 Brownfield
Susan Metzger with the Kansas Water Institute at K-State says feedlots use just 2% of water on stock but rely heavily on irrigation.
‘It’s unique’: Local experts share history of candidates dropping out of the presidential race
07/23/24 WIBW
“It’s not unique to have a president withdraw but it is very unique to have a president withdraw so late in the game,” said Kansas State University Associate Professor of Political Science Nathaniel Birkhead.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
National/International
New credit-building products are gaming the system in a bad way, experts say
07/23/24 USA Today
Blake Gray, an assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University, spoke on the importance of obtaining an accurate credit report. The purpose of credit is to allow a stranger to evaluate another stranger’s likelihood of repaying a loan on time and in full, said Gray. ““To protect consumers we need to ensure accurate and complete information is shared with the reporting agencies, even if it is reflected with lower credit scores for those who have made mistakes,” he said.
State/Regional
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
07/22/24 Topeka Capital-Journal
Drought is relative and is defined by its deviation from what is typical. So, in the more precipitous east, it will take more rainfall to get back to normal than in the dryer west. Currently, reservoirs in northeast Kansas are all running above average. “All of our reservoirs in northeast Kansas, our Kansas River main stem, are in flood control stage right now," said Susan Metzger, director of the Kansas Water Institute at Kansas State University, "and so that's a product of rainfall and snow melt that's happened throughout the entire basin to bring those water levels up.”
Monday, July 22, 2024
National/International
Study: Dollar stores entry into rural communities often adds to rural grocery challenges
7/21/2024 Yahoo! News and Daily Montanan
Rial Carver, program director for the Rural Grocery Initiative at Kansas State University, said it's not just dollar stores that cause the exit of rural grocery stores. According to research by RGI, one in five rural grocery stores closed between 2008 and 2018. In half of the 105 Kansas communities that lost grocers, no new store had opened up by 2023.
Phosphorus helps boost soybean defense
7/21/2024 Agri-View
Kansas State University researchers are continuing to build a defense against one of the most debilitating fungal diseases affecting soybean production, recently reporting a breakthrough on the value of increasing phosphorus levels for managing disease. Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and agronomist Eric Adee have spent several years studying the impact of adding varying rates of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium to fertilizer in order to combat sudden death syndrome, a soil-borne fungal pathogen that invades the roots and lower stem of the soybean plant.
State/Regional
K-State Salina teams place in Top 15 at national competition for female pilots
7/19/2024 Salina Post
Student pilots represented Kansas State University Salina in the annual Air Race Classic, a nationwide aviation race featuring only female pilots and offering networking opportunities among fellow aviators.
Friday, July 19, 2024
State/Regional
K-State Salina Teams Place In Top 15 At National Flight Competition For Female Pilots
7/19/24 Sunflower State Radio
Student pilots represented Kansas State University Salina in the annual Air Race Classic, a nationwide aviation race featuring only female pilots and offering networking opportunities among fellow aviators.
Local
K-State 105 launches Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative with NetWork Kansas, K-State Research and Extension
7/17/24 The Mercury
K-State 105 and NetWork Kansas are working together to support innovative community-based projects focused on entrepreneurship and small business development. Community organizations and groups are encouraged to apply for this funding opportunity.
How to get your kid ready for the 2024-2025 school season
7/17/24 KSNT
K-State Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Early Childhood Development Bradford Wiles joined the 27 News team with some tips on preparing kids for the upcoming school year.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
National/International
Valor Honey is a sweet way to help veterans in need
7/17/24 RFD TV
Let’s learn more about their partnership with K-State Research and Extension and how they help veterans in need.
Thousands of Dollar General stores now sell fresh produce. Could it improve rural food access?
7/17/24 New Orleans Public Radio
Grocers at Kansas State University’s Rural Grocery Summit said they give more back to their community than corporations like Dollar General — from sponsoring little league teams to recirculating more money in the local economy while hiring more workers.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
National/International
How much does insurance go up after an accident?
04/01/24 WalletHub
Congrong Ouyang, K-State Assistant Professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, weighs in on how to keep your car insurance premium from going up after an accident. Ouyang’s recommendations include opting for accident forgiveness, maintaining a clean driving record and choosing a higher deductible to reduce your premium.
State/Regional
This aggressive tick species is spreading to various areas across the U.S., study says
07/17/24 SILive.com
The aggressive lone star tick, known for its bite that can cause red meat allergy and other serious viruses, is spreading to different areas across the United States, a recent study found. The ticks are spreading beyond their usual habitat in the southeast, a study by scientists at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Walter Reed suggested, as climate change affects the Earth’s temperatures and longer warm seasons are being experienced across the country, Forbes reported.
Public invited to celebrate 100 years of broadcasting at K-State
07/17/24 Salina Post
For a century, Kansas State University has been “bringing the college to the people and the people to the college,” becoming a pioneer radio voice when KSAC first aired on Dec. 1, 1924. The university will commemorate this historic milestone as the first educational broadcasting station in Kansas with the K-State Radio Centennial: A Century of Sound and Service. The event will take place from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, on the west side of Nichols Hall, 702 Mid-Campus Drive, on the K-State Manhattan campus.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
National/International
Phosphorus helps boost defense against sudden death
07/16/24 Illinois Farmer Today
Kansas State University researchers are continuing to build a defense against one of the most debilitating fungal diseases affecting soybean production, recently reporting a breakthrough on the value of increasing phosphorus levels. Plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and agronomist Eric Adee have spent several years studying the impact of adding varying rates of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium to fertilizer in order to combat sudden death syndrome, according to a university news release.
Monday, July15, 2024
National/International
Effective feline infectious peritonitis treatment
7/12/24 DVM 360
New antiviral medications are being studied and are in the process of licensing for FIP therapies, such as GC376 via Kansas State University and its veterinary biotechnology partner in this pursuit, Anivive Lifesciences.8
State/Regional
ONLINE TOOL MONITORS ANIMAL COMFORT INDEX IN EXTREME HEAT
7/12/24 Brownfield Ag News
A.J. Tarpoff tells Brownfield farmers can adjust feed times to avoid heat generation during peak hours of the day. “So if we can feed more of that ration in the late night time cooling hours, we don’t have additive effects during the day, which can be helpful,” he says.
State violent crime declines
KCUR 7/12/24
Travis Lineman, associate professor of criminology at Kansas State University, says political candidates and groups often twist often twist crimes numbers to fit their narrative.
Local
Young entrepreneurs take over Evergy Plaza to promote their businesses, gain practical experience
7/12/24 WIBW
Together, Go Topeka and the Shawnee Co. K-State extension office hosted this contest to invite students grades 7 through 12 to make a business pitch about a product they are selling.
“Hemp Casita” stops in Topeka to promote hemp
7/12/24 WIBW
The Hemp Casita is a small, transportable house constructed by graduate students at Kansas State University in 2023.
Friday, July 11, 2024
State/Regional
Kansas reports fewer violent crimes, but numbers often have political twist
7/12/24 KCUR
Travis Lineman, who's an associate professor of criminology at Kansas State University, said political candidates and groups often twist crime numbers to fit their narrative. "Glean from it what you can by keeping it in context, but then also pay attention to who's talking about this data and the way they're talking about it."
Powering up JoCo growth
7/12/24 Kansas City Business Journal
Part the real estate transaction with the U.S. Army requires Sunflower to allocate a portion of the property for public benefit. The developer will transfer large swaths to the University of Kansas and Kansas State University, along with approximately 2,000 acres to the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District.
Flies can bite into a rancher’s profit
7/12/24 High Plains Journal
Cassandra Olds, Extension entomologist at Kansas State University, said fly problems seemingly are getting worse, due to selection pressure caused by repeated use of permethrin insecticides to treat them.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
National/International
3 higher priced dog food health claims, 3 lower
7/10/24 PetFood Industry
Considering the importance of health and wellness claims as one of the dominant trends in pet food, a group of researchers at Kansas State University studied which specific characteristics related to pet owners’ paying more for a product.
Focus groups help develop sustainable beef research roadmap
7/10/24 The National Provisioner/The Independent Producer
Susan Metzger and Logan Thompson will participate in beef-centric focus groups hosted by the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Foundation for Food & Agriculture.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
National/International
Tick Species That Can Cause Meat Allergy And Other Illnesses Is Spreading Across The US, Study Suggests
07/09/24 MSN.com
The tick species primarily resides in the southeastern U.S., but a study by scientists at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Walter Reed suggests that in recent years it has been found in increasingly northern and western locations, as far west as Wyoming and as far north as Maine, and some scientists say that the growth of the lone star tick’s habitat could be due to longer seasons of warm temperature caused by climate change.
State/Regional
*New technology strives to conserve vital water source for Western Kansas
07/09/24 KWCH
“Forty percent of the acres that we’re able to irrigate today, we’d no longer be able to do so,” said Susan Metzger, director for Kansas State University’s Kansas Water Institute. “It’s really important to take the actions now, so that’s not our inevitable future.”
Local
*K-State professor gets $1.87M grant to study treatment of inflammatory diseases
07/09/24 Manhattan Mercury
A K-State professor has received nearly $2 million to study ways to improve methods of treating inflammatory diseases.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
State/Regional
Kansas scientist building an app to identify thousands of bee species
07/09/24 Derby Informer
A new smartphone app called BeeMachine harnesses artificial intelligence to tackle a key hurdle to figuring out why the American bumblebee is in trouble. Its numbers have dropped sharply, and it has vanished entirely from large swaths of its range. Right now, experts struggle to tell many species apart. “It’s a huge problem,” said entomologist Brian Spiesman, the app’s creator and a professor at Kansas State University. “We bring back a few hundred specimens (from fieldwork) and we spend much longer identifying them in the lab than we do actually collecting them.”
'It's a cool scene': High-flying Tysen Pina will lead K-State Salina aviation department
07/09/24 Salina Journal
The aviation department at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has new leadership after the university announced Tysen Pina as head of the department. As head of the department at K-State Salina, the university said Pina will oversee the aviation program, focusing on expanding industry-relevant academic offerings, strengthening alumni and industry partnerships, enhancing safety management and strategically positioning the program for future success.
K-State marching band senior faces life-changing diagnosis
07/08/24 KCTV5
College football will soon fill Saturdays with electric plays, screaming fans, and the soundtrack of the fall: marching bands. “We put in so many hours, that by the time that we get to gameday, we know that we can do it,” said Zoe Schumacher, a senior in Kansas State’s band. “We always just put on a good show.” The 21-year-old has been marching with The Pride of Wildcat Land since her freshman year. This March, her life came to a halt following a trip to the emergency room with abdominal pain where she was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, which is also called end stage renal disease. Now, Zoe is searching for a living donor. In the meantime, she’s leaning on the support of the K-State community. “Family is the word that K-State uses to describe themselves a lot of the time,” she said. “It definitely holds true in this case.”
Friday, July 5, 2024
National/International
Using ChatGPT on the Farm
07/03/24 Progressive Farmer
Kansas State University last September created the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.
Why is it important to control weeds after wheat harvest?
07/03/24 Progressive Farmer
"So managing the weed seed bank would be one priority," said Sarah Lancaster, assistant professor and agronomy extension specialist. "Managing water resources would be another priority. So just thinking about conserving moisture for whatever that subsequent crop is going to be in your crop rotation. Then another factor would be if folks are double cropping."
State/Regional
Kansas health experts emphasize preparation and awareness amid heat wave
07/03/24 Kansas Reflector
“With further changes in the climate, what we’re going to see is more variability, more extreme events,” said Kansas State University distinguished agronomy professor Chuck Rice. “Maybe even more heat waves, but also rainstorms.”
K-State 105 program educates Kansans about watershed protection
07/05/24 KCUR
Stacie Minson, watershed specialist for the Big Creek/Little Smoky Rover watershed through K-State's Center for Agricultural Resources and the Enviroment, discussed the effort to keep contaminants from infiltrating rural groundwater. "Whatever leaves our property — rural or urban, fertilizers, pet waste, herbicides — travels downstream and ends up in somebody's water supply at some point."
Rural Grocery Initiative discusses challenges faced by small-town stores
07/05/24 KYOU-TV
Rial Carver, program leader for K-State's Rural Grocery Initiative, discussed the challenges and closures faced by rural grocery stores around the country.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
National/International
The Best Relationship Advice We've Heard This Year From the Experts
07/03/24 The New York Times
Money is another taboo topic for a lot of couples, and it can be a painful one for those facing financial hardships. Still, it’s a mistake to only ever discuss the bad stuff, said Megan McCoy, an assistant professor in the personal financial planning department at Kansas State University.
State/Regional
K-State professor looks to study bees from your pool
07/02/24 KSNT
A Kansas State University assistant professor of Entomology is looking to collect bees from pool filters for a new study. Brian Spiesman is looking to determine what attracts bees to pools while considering bee populations.
K-State 105 Program aims to connect and build Kansans together
07/03/24 KOAM
Frances Graves shares the purpose of the K-State 105 program.
Local
Local students experience hands-on adventures in STEM program
07/02/24 Manhattan Mercury
Student teachers from K-State’s College of Education volunteered to help support teachers leading the courses.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
National/International
The Best Senior Travel Insurance Companies of 2024
06/27/24 Market Watch Guides
Dr. Gayle Doll, K-State Associate Professor Emeritus, contributes on an informative article discussing tips for traveling as a senior, aging factors, and travel insurance policies. Dr. Doll says, “I encourage older adults to familiarize themselves with the physical requirements of their trip and plan accordingly. This way, older adults might be able to mitigate some of the risks involved with more strenuous physical activity.”
Monday, July 1, 2024
National/International
How Does Bird Flu Spread in Cows? Experiment Yields Some 'Good News.'
6/29/2024 The New York Times
Scientists failed to find evidence that the virus can spread as a respiratory infection. Juergen Richt, a virologist at Kansas State University who helped lead the research, said that the results suggested that the virus is mainly infectious via contaminated milking machines. In an interview, Dr. Richt said that the results offered hope that the outbreak could be halted before the virus evolved into a form that could spread readily between humans.
Drone shows dazzle, but are Americans ready to add them to July 4th traditions?
6/28/2024 Chicago Tribune
"When you go to a fireworks show, you hear a big boom! And you don't know exactly what's going to come," said Michael Young, a psychology professor at Kansas State University who researches judgment and decision-making. "And you're waiting in anticipation for that surprise."
State/Regional
*K-State shares how to keep your dogs and cats safe this 4th of July
6/28/2024 KSNT
K-State clinical professor Susan Nelson with the University Veterinary Health Center is sharing tips to keep pets safe ahead of the Fourth of July. Fireworks can be stressful to pets and bring out unpredictable behavior, according to Nelson. She said you can explore medication options if needed but the majority of veterinarian offices will likely be closed on the Fourth.
Local
*Littrell selected as K-State Libraries associate dean
6/29/2024 The Mercury
Laurel Littrell has been appointed associate dean of research and education of K-State libraries. Previously, she was the interim. Prior to the role, Littrell was the planning and assessment librarian. In her time at K-State libraries, she also was the head of general information services and the interim assistant dean for user services. "Her work as the interim solidified her ingenuity as a leader within our organization, and I look forward to working alongside Dr. Littrell to expand Libraries' services even further and advance the university's strategic goals," said K-State libraries dean Joe Mocnik in a written statement.
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