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Monday, July 27, 2026

National/International

UV Printer Unlocks Trio of Capabilities for Kansas In-plant
07/21/26 InPlant Impressions
ADA-compliant signage is a necessity, so when the facilities department at Kansas State University was looking to offload its sign work, University Printing eagerly accepted the challenge. Since training on the new printer at the beginning of January, the University Printing team has produced everything from license plates to foamboard posters. Anne Oswald, director, says the shop also got a rotary attachment to print on cups and recently ordered a new attachment that enables printing on promotional products such as golf balls, baseballs, and poker chips. For Oswald, the ability to handle this range of work helps the in-plant better support the university — and is the main reason she was able to get approval for the printer in the first place.

State/Regional

Milkweed for monarchs, but also for local moth that is critical to our ecosystem
07/26/26 Kansas City Star
Markis Hill, a horticulture agent with K-State's Johnson County Extension, weighs in on the popular phrase, “Plant a milkweed, save a monarch,” among nature enthusiasts working to conserve the iconic butterfly. But monarchs are not the only insects that depend on milkweed. Several other species depend on the plant for survival, though they rarely receive the same attention.

A new Kansas-grown wheat could soon be in your box of noodles
07/26/26 The Lawrence Times
More Kansas farmers are testing out a new breed of the durum wheat species milled into semolina flour used in pasta. Kansas State University released the new variety, and it’s coming at a time when wheat farmers need it most. K-State agronomist Logan Simon said change isn’t new for Kansas agriculture. In fact, some diversity could be a good thing. “Kansas ag has been evolving from the beginning, crop diversity makes sense agronomy wise,” Simon said.