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Monday, June 15, 2026
National/International
U.S.'s screwworm fix is still a year away, risking more spread
6/13/2026 FORTUNE
The USDA has already opened a new facility in Texas solely for dispersing flies, and earlier this week said it had developed a way to double production with a new male-only strain of sterile flies. Those preemptive investments are "probably already mitigating some of that risk," said Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University.
Bumpy road ahead for freight
6/12/2026 WORLD-GRAIN
Guy Allen, senior economist with the International Grains Program at Kansas State University, said fuel surcharges are likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future because of ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets. While freight markets have adapted to higher costs, Allen said rail pricing this year may be influenced just as much by grain production patterns. The smaller hard red winter wheat crop in Kansas and portions of the western Plains could alter traditional shipping patterns, forcing grain to move greater distances domestically while reducing some export volume.
K-State Expert Says Drones Can Improve Crop Scouting, Reduce Labor
6/12/2026 MorningAgClips
Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool for farmers seeking to improve efficiency and crop management, according to a Kansas State University precision agriculture expert. Deepak Joshi, a faculty member in K-State's Department of Agronomy, said the growing use of drones in early-season crop scouting can help producers quickly assess plant germination, stand counts and field conditions while reducing labor demands.
State/Regional
Kansas farmers look abroad to grow their business
6/14/2026 The Topeka Capital-Journal
Beyond trade and food assistance, our universities play a foundational role in international agriculture by conducting research and scaling innovations. Kansas State University has spent more than a decade leading Feed the Future Innovation Labs — U.S. government-funded research programs developing drought-tolerant wheat and sorghum varieties, improving food safety and protecting crops from pests and disease. During those cuts to USAID, Kansas State University was the only program spared while the other 16 were shuttered. Congress has since appropriated grant money for up to seven labs. The breakthroughs produced through the labs have simultaneously helped farmers overseas and directly benefit our economy at home. Researchers have found that every dollar invested in agricultural research generates more than eight dollars in economic benefit back to the United States.
ER visits for tick bites on the rise throughout the Midwest
6/13/2026 Lawrence Journal-World
Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian at the Kansas State University Hill’s Pet Health and Nutrition Center, said in April that regularly grooming pets can help owners to more easily find and remove ticks.