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Thursday, July 30, 2026

National/International

When families disagree on senior care: How to find common ground
7/29/26 Boston 25 and A Place for Mom
Erin Martinez, Ph.D., CFLE, an associate professor of gerontology at Kansas State University who works with families navigating aging-related transitions, says the generational disconnect often extends beyond communication styles. “Older generations often carry a strong ethic around self-sufficiency,” Martinez explains. “Asking for help can feel like a personal failure, not just an inconvenience.”

Program Feeding Beef Calves
6/11/26 Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Dr. Dale Blasi, Professor and Extension Beef Specialist at Kansas State University, shares the latest research on limit feeding strategies for post-weaning cattle management. He discusses program feeding, co-product use, diet composition, bunk management, and practical applications to reduce feed waste and improve beef cattle performance.