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Why burn?

May 20, 2026

At Konza Prairie Biological Station, K-State researchers use prescribed burns to study and preserve one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in North America.

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Sedimentary sleuths

May 15, 2026

K-State biological and agricultural engineer Trisha Moore is leading a project to test the effect of water injection dredging on sediment levels in the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers.

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The science of spring burning

May 7, 2026

Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.

Agriculture Top stories Sustainability Extension Global food security Arts and Sciences Research

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A farm for the future

April 20, 2026

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

Extension AgTech Top stories Engagement Sustainability Agriculture Next-Gen K-State Research Water

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Recipe for success

March 6, 2026

Through the Campus Restoration Act, BIVAP will modernize its facilities, accelerating the development of value-added agricultural technologies and promoting operational excellence.

Next-Gen K-State Research Biosecurity One K-State Sustainability

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Wildcats at Wolf Creek

Feb. 11, 2026

K-State is preparing tomorrow's nuclear industry leaders to enter the workforce. Between the top-notch education and research opportunities at K-State and the real-world career experience...

Enabling technologies Academic innovation Nuclear Workforce development Sustainability Student stories Top stories Engineering Student experience Next-Gen K-State

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Sky-high innovation, boots-on-ground farmer insight

Jan. 7, 2026

K-State’s ID3A and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, a leader in next-generation agriculture, are partnering to advance drone technology, empower farmers and shape the future of precision...

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From Kampala to Kansas Fields

Dec. 17, 2025

From Kampala to the Kansas prairie, Rayhaan Kabenge— a graduate assistant with the Testing Ag Performance Solutions team at Kansas State University — is building tools powered by...

Agriculture Global food security Student Success Next-Gen K-State Sustainability Engineering Enabling technologies Top stories Research Biosecurity Student stories Student experience

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Groundbreaking graduate work recognized by K-State's highest-ranking professors

Nov. 7, 2025

From advancing global food security to transforming agricultural byproducts into sustainable materials and uncovering new insights into muscle degenerative disorders, three K-State...

Sustainability Research Student stories Student experience Next-Gen K-State Biosecurity University life Community health and well-being Academic innovation Enabling technologies Global food security

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