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Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
National/international
KSU links with Brazilian ingredients company
10/30/2026 World Grain
The Kansas State University (KSU) Department of Grain and Food Science has signed a five-year agreement with PMAN linking the Brazilian baking ingredients company’s research and laboratory capabilities in Brazil with KSU faculty, students and facilities. As part of the partnership, KSU's Department of Grain and Food Science will have access to PMAN's LABTERMO microbiology laboratory in Campinas, Brazil. The agreement also lays the foundation for a Brazil-US baking innovation network connecting researchers, industry professionals and technical experts in two of the Western Hemisphere's largest baking markets, KSU said.
Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.
10/31/2026 The New York Times
The well-off among American consumers "have never been more able and willing to pay for great beef, and it has the market outcome of raising the price," said Glynn Tonsor, a livestock economist at Kansas State University. The average American is projected to eat 59 pounds of beef this year, up from a low of 54 pounds in 2014.
Trump pledges $15B for farmers struggling with costs ahead of midterm elections
11/01/2026 New York Post
Gregg Ibendahl, a farm management specialist at Kansas State University, said he estimates the payments to "more than cover the increase in fuel costs," and that the money could help with high fertilizer prices.
State/Regional
New K-State Tool Simplifies Agricultural Property Taxes
10/30/2026 Kansas Ag Connection
Kansas State University (K-State) has launched the Kansas Property Tax Estimator Tool, a new online resource designed to help Kansans better understand how agricultural property taxes are calculated. Developed through K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics in partnership with Cornell University, the free tool allows landowners, producers, and other stakeholders to explore property tax scenarios and improve planning decisions.
Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Launches Growing Readers Micro-Curriculum to Strengthen Early Literacy
10/30/2026 Morning Ag Clips
Each unit includes a full suite of ready-to-use classroom resources, including printable worksheets, hands-on activities, and a read-aloud video for each book, recorded by the author and funded by Kansas State University’s College of Education. "The College of Education is proud to support the Growing Readers Micro-curriculum, which builds on the rich knowledge and experiences students bring to the classroom. By making early literacy meaningful and engaging, this curriculum creates valuable opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive," said Debbie Mercer, Nelson and Marilyn Galle Dean of Education. These lessons were written by Kelsy Sproul, Graduate Teaching Assistant at Kansas State University College of Education, whose graduate assistantship contributions to the project are supported by the College of Education.
November 14th High School Students are Invited to Explore Aviation at K-State
10/31/2026 MidwestFlyer.com
Kansas State University Salina is hosting a one-of-a-kind event for students ages 16 and up to explore education and career opportunities in aviation during Aviation Explorer Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is for prospective students and their guardians interested in all aspects of aviation, including aviation maintenance, aviation management, professional pilot and uncrewed aircraft systems.
Local
The Cure Starts with Us Power Luncheon - KSU Johnson Cancer Research Center
11/01/2026 JC Post
The Cure Starts with Us Power Luncheon, will be Thursday, November 12 at the Hilton Garden Conference Center in Manhattan. This is a special event designed to bring together all cancer survivors, advocates, and supporters to enhance the well-being of cancer patients.