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Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

National/International

KSU holds ribbon-cutting for global grain and food center
9/22/26 Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery
On September 18, Kansas State University (KSU) held a ribbon-cutting celebration to honor the opening of the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center, marking a defining moment for the future of agricultural education, research, and industry partnership.

New World Screwworm: Vigilance Without Panic
9/22/26 Veterinary Advantage
Cooler weather should reduce fly activity across much of the country this fall, but the risk will not disappear everywhere. Cassandra Olds, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kansas State University’s Department of Entomology, said the fly thrives in warm temperatures and cannot maintain normal development once temperatures fall below roughly 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

State/Regional

Kansas State agricultural economist predicts diesel prices remain high through 2027
9/22/26 KAKE
Diesel costs are likely to remain elevated through next year to the detriment of farmers struggling to turn a profit and consumers grappling with food inflation, a Kansas State University agricultural economist says. Gregg Ibendahl, farm management specialist with KSU’s Extension Service, said the diesel market was influenced by soaring crude prices, limited refining capacity and supply system interruptions. Consequences of international conflict may sustain those conditions and hold prices at $6 to $7 per gallon into 2027 or beyond, he said.