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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

National/International

K-State, NASA Highlight Satellite Tech at Strip-Till Innovator's Farm
9/15/26 Strip-Till Farmer
"This unique collaboration brings NASA's space-based capabilities and satellite data together with K-State's ability to test that information under real-world farm conditions," said Hans Coetzee, vice president for research at Kansas State University.

China Nears Halfway Mark on US Soybean Pledge Ahead of Xi Visit
9/15/26 Global Agriculture
Allen Featherstone, who heads the agricultural economics department at Kansas State University, called the arrangement “a bright spot and big news,” while noting the 12 million tonne commitment is “a heavy lift but also a big buy.” He estimated the deal is worth roughly 4.5 billion dollars between now and January, and about 10 billion dollars across the full three years.