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Friday, March 13, 2026

Statewide

Kansas farmers could see higher commodity prices amid war in Iran
3/12//26 KWCH
According to Trading Economics, wheat has hit its highest price in two years. People in the agriculture industry say that could benefit farmers’ profits. “Coming into this month, it didn’t look like things were gonna change, but this uptick in prices could really help some guys out depending on, you know, what happens,” said Patrick Bergkamp, K-State Extension Reno County agriculture agent.

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Johnson Cancer Research Center continues studies connecting water contamination and radon levels in Kansas homes to cancer rates.
3/11/26 The K-State Collegian
Matthew Kirk, professor of geology, studies Kansas water chemistry and groundwater microbiology to determine chemical composition. Kirk says the novelty of this project lies in environmental issues. “The great thing about this project is that it considered groundwater quality as well as radon exposure, which is another environmental issue, and then combined that with the health data from the people living in those areas,” Kirk said.

K-State alumnus John Garetson continues to teach bowling and engrave awards after nearly 40 years of serving students.
3/11/26 The K-State Collegian
Over the years, John Garetson took on many roles at the Union. In addition to overseeing engraving services, he coached the K-State men’s and women’s intercollegiate bowling teams and served as an advisor for the K-State Bowling Club. Today, he works with the Union’s Engraving Services department within the Marketing Office and serves as the instructor of record for the Beginning Bowling classes offered at K-State.