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K-State expands regenerative agriculture impact

K-State research partnerships with King Arthur Baking and 1% for the Planet are helping advance regenerative agriculture research and practices.

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Eavesdropping on hidden bugs

Some crop pests are nearly impossible to see — but they may still be making noise. Research led by entomology graduate student Emily Sur is testing a new...

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Testing the way we've always done it

Testing Ag Performance Solutions program is helping producers rethink irrigation, measure results and apply lessons about water conservation back on the farm.

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K-State, NASA highlight satellite technology for Kansas farms at Flickner Innovation Farm

K-State partners with Flickner Innovation Farm to test NASA satellite data under real-world farm conditions. NASA's Space for Ag tour recently brought researchers,...

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Making plant stress visible

Not everything that’s green is thriving. Kelechi Igwe, a doctoral student in biological and agricultural engineering, is developing technology that can leverage...

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New K-State research complex to drive innovation for the future of agriculture

K-State is expanding its capacity to develop crops, technologies and management strategies to support producers from Kansas to the world with the opening of...

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High-stakes engineering in a kiddie pool

Mixing high-stakes engineering with an Indy 500-themed backyard kiddie pool, a team of K-State students is hoping to return as champions again from the hands-on,...

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Spinning sustainable food packaging

Elif Peker, a spring 2026 master's graduate in food sciences, is developing methods that can electrospin sorghum byproducts into useful, biodegradable packaging...

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Research brings Goldwater scholar full circle

As K-State's 84th Goldwater scholar, Vivian Nguyen is addressing agricultural issues and preventing environmental damage by developing electrochemical sensors...

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A farm for the future

At Flickner Innovation Farm, K-State researchers collaborate to develop practical solutions for Kansas agriculture’s biggest challenges.

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