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Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

National/International

Training next-generation millers
01/26/26 World Grain
With ever-higher food safety standards and the need for efficiency and sustainability, today’s millers face increasing pressures from climate change, a shrinking workforce and supply chain volatility. Through new Milling Academy facilities at its headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, Bühler is working to provide practical experience across every aspect of the milling process alongside decades of expertise, the latest technology and modern teaching methods. The Milling Academy also runs specialized programs in partnership with Kansas State University in the United States, and at Bühler’s training mill in Wuxi and feed mill in Changzhou, China.

State/Regional

Growing Growers: A hands‑on path for future Kansas farmers
01/26/26 KSNW-TV
Abbey Draut with K-State Extension in Sedgwick County stopped by KSN News at Noon on Monday to talk about the Growing Growers program. The program helps Kansans learn how to grow fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. The apprentices will work hands-on with experienced local farmers.

KC Community Galvanizes to Support UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads
01/26/26 University of Missouri - Kansas City
Gurpreet Singh, professor at Kansas State University, was one of the many community and civic leaders who joined UMKC administrators and the National Science Foundation at the site visit focused on the University of Missouri-Kansas City-led Critical Materials Crossroads. The site visit marked a major milestone in UMKC’s effort to lead one of the nation’s most ambitious regional strategies, bringing together more than 230 higher education, industry, government and civic partners around a shared long-term vision aiming to secure a domestic critical materials supply chain to strengthen U.S. economic and national security.