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Residents rally to rebuild grocery store in Dighton

When Dighton's only grocery store was destroyed by fire, residents faced long drives for basic necessities. A community-led effort, supported by K-State's...

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Study: Post-wheat cover crops offer grazing potential

Could wheat stubble do more than sit idle? A new multistate study involving K‑State researchers highlights how cover crops planted after wheat harvest...

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Practical research to help producers

K-State graduate student Zach Carson is exploring ways western Kansas producers can intensify cropping systems while improving profitability and protecting...

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Kansas officials urge vigilance after New World screwworm detected in Texas calf

Kansas agriculture and animal health officials are urging livestock producers, veterinarians and pet owners to remain vigilant following confirmation...

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Foraging solutions in foreign fields

K‑State's Romulo Lollato and Australia's John Kirkegaard are collaborating to learn from each other's wheat production systems and strengthen agriculture...

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Sedimentary sleuths

K-State biological and agricultural engineer Trisha Moore is leading a project to test the effect of water injection dredging on sediment levels in...

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A destination for rodeo and more

Built for rodeo and designed for more, the Bilbrey Family Event Center is creating a new gathering place for K-State and Kansas agriculture.

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The science of spring burning

Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.

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Project bridging art, nature and community receives Interdisciplinary Research Grant from Chapman Center

The Chapman Center for Rural Studies 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Grant recognizes a unique partnership between the arts and sciences through a...

Immersive economic development

As part of One K-State Research Week, the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference — led by Nancy Daniels, K-State Extension community...

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