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Monday, April 27, 2026

National/International

Save costs, and yields, with integrated weed management
4/24/2026 FarmProgress
"Even with rising input costs, herbicides are still probably the best bang for your buck, so to speak," said Sarah Lancaster, Kansas State University Research and Extension weed specialist. "On the flip side of that, there are nonchemical tactics we can use that don't have that high of a weed control by themselves, but when you stack it with a reasonably priced herbicide program, you can do really well."

Your summer BBQ is about to cost more – here's the surprising reason why
4/17/2026 MorningAgClips
"The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts nearly every facet of the U.S. economy and beef cattle are not immune," Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told FOX Business. Ranchers rely on fuel at nearly every step, from running tractors to transporting cattle, and those higher costs are often passed on to consumers, Tonsor said.

State/Regional

Turkey vultures are back in Kansas
4/24/2026 High Plains Journal
While the turkey vulture can pose a nuisance at times, one Kansas State University specialist wants people to consider the benefits of these birds as they enter their northward migration. Drew Ricketts, a wildlife specialist with K-State Extension, said turkey vultures started their migration through the state in mid-March. On this path, some birds will remain within the state, while others will continue their path north. "We'll gradually see more and more of these turkey vultures move through," Ricketts said. "Some of them will stick, and some will move on through the next month or two."

Local

K-State students bring architecture, design portfolios to life in KC Design Week 2026
4/24/2026 The Mercury
Graduating seniors from K-State's department of interior architecture & industrial design will have showcased their work Friday during KC Design Week 2026 — taking a step into the professional spotlight at a public Kansas City exhibit. Made in Manhattan – KSU Student Showcase highlights the next generation of designers and brings their portfolios to life.