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Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

State/Regional

K-State to officially open Western Star Global Grain and Food Center
9/18/26 Fox 4 Kansas City
Kansas State University will officially open its new Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on the Manhattan campus today. K-State leaders say the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center will serve as a hub for research, innovation and collaboration in agriculture and food production. University officials say the center is the fourth and final facility completed as part of the Ag Innovation Initiative.

Kansas State Fair highlights agriculture, art, and safety demonstrations heading into final weekend
9/17/26 Fox 4 Kansas City
For nearly 50 years, the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has given children and families a front-row seat to agriculture through the fair’s Birthing Center. The center showcases live births and newborn animals, including cows, sheep, pigs, and chicks. It also provides veterinary students and faculty members an opportunity to connect directly with the public. “There’s students here that are FFA students and 4-H students, and they usually have their teachers here, so they’re using this as an educational opportunity,” said Bob Larson, professor of veterinary medicine at K-State.