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Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

State/Regional

K-State's nationally acclaimed online programs position students for lifelong success
2/1/2026 Hutch Post
For today's learners, higher education must be as adaptable as the lives they lead. Built with flexibility at their core, Kansas State University's online programs support learners balancing careers, family responsibilities and full schedules, offering accessible faculty support, self-paced coursework and more.

'We got to deal with it': Kansas ranchers caring for cattle amid cold calving season
1/30/2026 KSN
Todd Gunderson, a clinical assistant professor of beef production medicine at Kansas State University, said calves can be born just about any time of the year. But many farmers selectively breed their herd so babies are born around the same time. For some, winter just works best.

Talking gut health, protein and home cooking
1/30/2026 Great Bend Tribune
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans build on familiar advice – eat more fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains and limit highly processed foods – while sharpening the focus on how Americans cook, combine and choose foods for long-term health, according to a Kansas State University Extension nutrition specialist. Priscilla Brenes, a nutrition and wellness specialist with K-State Extension, said the updated guidelines emphasize gut health, higher-quality protein and cooking skills that support healthier eating at home.

Local

K-State study: Strong consumer demand drives beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies
1/30/2026 The Mercury
Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University agricultural economists. Brian Coffey, who co-authored a recent paper examining the U.S. retail beef market, said a microeconomic assessment shows consumer preferences have become a powerful driver of market outcomes, even during a period of historically tight supplies.