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K-State graduate student explores cattle grazing as invasive grass management tool

Tasha Macholan is studying whether one routine management decision — where producers place cattle supplement — could improve calf performance while helping...

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Turning agricultural innovation into businesses

Kansas State University researchers who want to turn ag innovation into validated businesses can now apply for the new Ag45 cohort of the National Science Foundation...

K-State steps up corn leafhopper monitoring after detections in Oklahoma

K-State and Kansas Corn have expanded a statewide monitoring network and free testing program to help farmers track corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease...

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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 Rural...

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Building a better school breakfast

A classroom project with real-world impact is helping connect Kansas agriculture to school cafeterias. Students in K‑State's Department of Grain and Food...

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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 can...

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TDI partners with Kansas company to advance aircraft-moving innovation

Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute partnered with RPM LLC of Almena to help develop and refine an aircraft-moving system designed to...

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 of a New...

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Engineering Extension wraps up 2026 KidWind Challenge with four Kansas teams named national champions

In a thrilling finish to its 2026 KidWind Challenge season, the Kansas Energy Program, part of K-State Engineering Extension, saw four Kansas teams recognized...

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