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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

National/International

Top University Experts Weigh In on Nitrogen Decisions as Fertilizer Volatility Shapes U.S. Farmers’ Planting Season
04/14/26 Businesswire
“Improving how we cycle and utilize nitrogen in cropping systems will be essential moving forward,” said Chuck Rice, Distinguished Professor of Soil Microbiology at Kansas State University. “That includes integrating biological approaches alongside traditional practices to improve efficiency and support long-term productivity. The 4Rs are still appropriate but the Right Form and the Right Time need to include biological approaches.”

State/Regional

Tips to cooking juicy steak
04/14/26 High Plains Journal
For years, Kansas State University researchers have conducted studies at guiding consumers to better cooking practices that can ensure the overall juiciness and flavor of the beef they prefer.