October 2025
K-State in the news
Some of the top stories mentioning Kansas State University are posted below. Download an Excel file (xls) with all of this month's news stories.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
National/International
Meatpacking market bad blood dragged into spotlight thanks to Argentine beef brouhaha
10/24/2025 MSN and Washington Examiner
Those defending the current market structure will also point out that while beef prices are high right now, the structure has been in place for a long time, and that ups and downs are a natural part of the industry. "So that's been the case during good times and bad times for beef prices, and good times and bad times for cattle prices," Glynn Tonsor, professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told the Washington Examiner. … Tonsor additionally said profit margins for meatpackers aren't very high. "Margins historically are very tight for packers," he said. "I mean, there has been times they've been good, but long term, they are narrow compared to most things in our society. So the evidence of those accusations is thin."
Researchers make stunning discovery after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers for years: 'This is the first direct evidence'
10/26/2025 Yahoo! News; The Cool Down
Interestingly, as Canadian Light Source reported in 2024, researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in soil, finding that the use of organic fertilizer not only increased the amount of carbon stored but also improved soil health. … "To my knowledge, this is the first direct evidence of mechanisms through which organic enhancements improve soil health, microbial diversity, and carbon sequestration," K-State professor of soil and environmental chemistry Ganga Hettiarachchi explained.
Researchers aim to reduce gluten allergenicity in wheat
10/25/2025 AGRI-VIEW
Kansas State University researchers and the state's farmers are putting their collective support behind a project to reduce the allergenicity of gluten in wheat, while maintaining the grain's ability for bread and other products. Eduard Akhunov, a University Distinguished Professor in Kansas State University's department of plant pathology, said his team is identifying proteins in the wheat genome that trigger allergic reactions in people with celiac disease. The autoimmune disorder causes the immune system to react abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
State/Regional
Researchers target swine feed efficiency with soybean meal studies
10/24/2025 High Plains Journal
Kansas State University researchers are shedding new light on swine nutrition, with findings that could help producers fine-tune diets for growing pigs — and improve both feed efficiency and economic returns. Much of the recent work, to be presented at the university’s annual Swine Day on Nov. 20, centers around soybean meal — a major protein source in swine diets — and how it is best incorporated alongside synthetic amino acids.
Local
Wheat Scoop: Moisture boosts fall wheat outlook, but delays drilling
10/26/2025 JC Post
According to K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato, recent rainfall has provided strong moisture reserves, though planting remains well behind normal. "We've received quite a bit of rain the last two weeks, with parts of the state close to five inches," Lollato said. "Once fields dry, that moisture sets us up for good stand establishment." He added that statewide planting progress is about half the long-term average for this date.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
National/International
Economist Glynn Tonsor on how Argentine beef imports could affect U.S. producers
10/24/25 NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with agricultural economist and Kansas State University professor Glynn Tonsor about what President Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef could mean for U.S. producers and consumers.
State/Regional
Kansas economic conference awash in ideas for transforming state’s water policy
10/23/25 Kansaa Reflector
Susan Metzger, director of the Kansas Water Institute at Kansas State, said water was a public good that warranted public investment. “Water is the backbone to the rural Kansas economy. It’s in all of our best interests, no matter where we live in the state, that we invest in securing the future of that water supply,” Metzger said.
Local
Kansas State University’s new therapy dog relieves stress on campus
10/23/25 WIBW
Kansas State University has a new celebrity on campus. Three-year-old golden retriever Oakley is bringing comfort to students and staff. "I knew early on that he would be a really great therapy dog just because he was very emotionally engaged with people and very physical as far as wanting to be close as you can tell," Jeneen LeMay said.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
National/International
US ranchers oppose Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
10/21/25 The Associated Press
Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor said Argentina can’t produce enough beef to offset those other losses of imports. Even if increased imports from Argentina won’t reduce prices, the idea creates uncertainty for ranchers, making them less likely to invest in raising more cattle. “We’re always going to have uncertainty in the world. But the more uncertain something is, the less likely most are to put money on the line,” Tonsor said.
State/Regional
Missouri cattle industry veteran says president's Argentina beef import plan an 'insult'
10/22/25 KSHB
While the industry searches for a solution, Kansas State University Professor of Economics Brian Coffey suggests that solution isn't in South America. "As far as picking Argentina specifically as a way to affect market conditions and retail prices, I am not sure about the reasoning behind that," Coffey said. "The amount of beef that Argentina has available for export, I think even if we can somehow convert all of their exports to the U.S., the quantity that is available there, isn’t enough to make a huge difference in our beef supply and beef prices in the short term."
Local
‘A long time coming’ — Manhattan Pathways partnership ratified between MATC and K-State marks the first of many similar collaborations
10/22/25 The K-State Collegian
Karen Goos, vice provost for enrollment management, said this partnership signifies a commitment to work together with the community and other institutions to provide access to Manhattan and the higher education opportunities here. “We understand that there are multiple ways to achieve the goal of earning a degree, and we want to increase awareness of these other alternative paths and make a degree more realistic for more people,” Goos said. “This program helps us answer the question of ‘how can we think of new ways to help students think about a path to KSU?’”
Humans and the Machine AI symposium offers educational opportunity
10/22/25 The K-State Collegian
Associate professor Cydney Alexis said participating in these events is crucial for faculty and students. “People need to have a base level of understanding of what AI is, AI literacy or fluency as people are calling it, and also understand things like risks, benefits and dangers [of using AI],” Alexis said.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
National/International
Researchers make stunning discovery after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers for years: 'This is the first direct evidence'
10/21/25 MSN
Interestingly, as Canadian Light Source reported in 2024, researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in soil, finding that the use of organic fertilizer not only increased the amount of carbon stored but also improved soil health.
Kansas farmers go high-tech to fight drought
10/15/25 Vital Signs
A recent study by EDF found that Kansas farmers may need to shift about 30% more of their land to less water-intense, drought-resilient crops by 2050. EDF, Cornell University, and Kansas State University are working with producers and corporations in drought prone western Kansas to identify opportunities for water savings, including the role of less water intensive crops, which can be evaluated using OpenET, such as Sorghum, an ancient grain that can be used in livestock feed.
State/Regional
K-State Salina dean inducted into Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
10/21/25 Salina Journal
Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of Kansas State University Salina, has been inducted into the Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
State/Regional
Kansas State University brings back trailblazing nuclear engineering program
10/20/25 KCUR-FM
Amir Bahadori was part of an on air story discussing K-States's new nuclear engineering degree program. K-State launched one of the country's first nuclear engineering programs in the 1950s. With the rise of advanced nuclear technology, students today are again showing strong interest, so K-State relaunched the major this fall, and more than 50 students have signed up.
Local
K-State to host forage conference
10/20/25 KSNT
Kansas State University will host the Kansas Forage Conference next month at its Southwest Research-Extension Center. The Kansas Forage Conference is expected to bring together farmers, researchers and industry experts to share the latest advancements in forage management under limited-water conditions. Forage is defined as food for animals, especially when taken by browsing or grazing. These include plants like grass, hay, silage or sorghum.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
National/International
Nearly 30 years later, a lost class ring surfaces in Texas wastewater
10/18/25 Yahoo news
Someone, somewhere, must have been saying a very vivid prayer to Saint Anthony, because a Kansas State University class ring lost in Kerrville's miles-long wastewater collection system in 1996 has been reunited with its owner.
State/Regional
Kansas is in the middle of monarch butterfly migration. How soon will they be gone?
10/20/25 The Wichita Eagle
“We’re seeing them right now, and then probably, you know, April, May, you’ll start seeing them in parts of Kansas [again],” said Raymond Cloyd, entomology professor at Kansas State University.
KSU partners with Manhattan Tech & Salina Tech to expand higher education access for Kansas students
10/18/25 Salina Post
That’s why Kansas State University is partnering with technical colleges in two of its campus communities — Manhattan and Salina — to launch new, innovative programs that meet students where they are and ensure they have a pathway to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Local
Sen. Moran updates Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on NBAF progress
10/17/25 Manhattan Mercury
“As K-State continues to grow and improve, the city of Manhattan grows along with it,” he said. “I greatly appreciate the time taken by these chamber members to discuss how Manhattan can continue to thrive as a community.”
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
National/International
Psychology a 'core' planning topic requiring more training, study says
10/16/25 Financial Planning
Planners want more training in "addressing financial abuse, control and power dynamics" in client households, learning "how to identify appropriate mental health referrals" and managing the tension within their customers' families, according to a study published last month in the Financial Planning Association's Journal of Financial Planning. Authors include K-State’s Megan McCoy and Blake Gray.
State/Regional
Food bank tours bring resources together for Kansans in need during shutdown
10/16/25 KWCH
“We’re a community and we all have to help each other out,” said Anne Pitts, director of Kansas State University’s Harvey County Extension Office. On Thursday, Pitts joined others in holding a food bank tour in Harvey County.
Local
Topeka college student turns fidgeting habit into inspiration for innovation
10/16/25 WIBW
“I got third place in that and through that competition, I got connected with GO Topeka, and then they connected me with K-State TDI.” The K-State Technology Development Institute (TDI) took on her project and helped design prototypes for free. “I’m just very grateful for their help,” She said of TDI’s mentorship.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
State/Regional
K-State partners with Salina Tech and Manhattan Tech
10/16/25 KSAL
“The MHK and SLN Pathway programs are collectively just one way we demonstrate our commitment of educational access, as the programs have the potential to support hundreds of students each year who may not have believed a bachelor’s degree was within reach” said Jesse Perez Mendez, K-State provost and executive vice president. “This is all about creating opportunity, breaking down barriers and ensuring these students know their success matters to us.”
Starkey, Moran inducted into Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
10/15/25 KSAL
Aysia Starkey, who has been the K-State Salina CEO and dean since 2019, has overseen the campus transition into a holistic aerospace and technology leader. While K-State Salina is still recognized for its elite training of aircraft pilots, the campus has expanded its focus on industry needs in recent years. This shift meets all needs of the aerospace industry, including the need for qualified aviation mechanics to ensure airworthiness, and a new emphasis in advanced air mobility, an emerging focus on autonomous systems to solve delivery and transit problems and revolutionize air transportation.
K-State's $6 million NSF grant will help feedlot industry conserve water
10/16/25 KMUW
Kansas is a abundant in cattle but lacks major resources like water. The K-State project may help. It works by taking water from feedlot lagoons and manure and treating it for irrigation. That process also pulls out nutrients for fertilizer or carbon for tax credits. Matt Sanderson is a K-State sociologist working on the project. He says it will not solve the western Kansas water crisis, but it may inspire more conservation efforts. "I wouldn't underestimate the cultural effects of having a technology in place that demonstrates water conservation, no matter at what scale," he said.
Local
Bilbrey Family Event Center opens new opportunities for K-State students
10/15/25 The K-State Collegian
Teresa Douthit, interim head of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said the Bilbrey Family Event Center provides an elaborate space for classes, student clubs and major agricultural events such as the annual K-State Rodeo, reflecting the university’s ongoing investment in agricultural education and expanding hands-on learning for students. “The passion and excitement that the donors had was what struck me the most,” Douthit said. “They’re not going to be the ones using this on a daily basis, but they’re really excited to be able to make a difference and impact our students.”
Applying AI
10/15/25 The Manhattan Mercury
K-State President Richard Linton gives opening remarks Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, to kick off the third annual K-State AI Symposium in Hale Library. The free event, which runs through Thursday, features a variety of panels, lightning talks and hands-on AI literacy workshops. Organizers said the goal of the symposium is to bring together academics, industry and interested citizens to discuss AI research, AI application and implications of the use of AI for education and society.
Student Governing Association partners with police force for safer campus
10/15/25 The K-State Collegian
“We’ve partnered with the K-State Police,” said Brady Kapplemann, student body president. “We are hosting a safety event on Oct. 28 in the Union to do some ALICE and active shooter training as well, just general safety stuff for students. If students are in the business building or the Union, we want them to feel prepared and educated about the university’s safety plans. The police were really on board and willing to work with us on that.”
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
National/International
Kansas health, agriculture officials warn about presence of invasive Asian longhorned tick
10/14/25 Yahoo news and Kansas Reflector
Right now, our concern is mainly for cattle,” said Gregg Hanzlicek, a Kansas State University professor and associate director of the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “But like any tick, people should take precautions: wear long sleeves, use insect repellent and check for ticks after being in grassy or wooded areas.”
State/Regional
‘Night-and-day difference’: Beloved puppy returns to Capital Humane Society
10/14/25 KLKN-TV
The shelter sent her down to Kansas State University for a blood transfusion.
Local
Kansas State University’s AI Symposium teaches public about the growing technology
10/14/25 WIBW
Kansas State University’s AI Symposium is open to both university students and the general public.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
Local
‘This is a world class place’: K-State opens new $20 million event center
10/13/25 KSNT
Kansas State University marked the opening of a new facility in Manhattan that adds a new livestock performance arena to the local area. K-State celebrated the opening of the more than $20 million facility on Friday, Oct. 10. Dubbed the Bilbrey Family Event Center, the university believes it will be a major benefit to the local and state economies. The completion of the building marks the first project K-State has completed so far for its $210 million Agriculture Innovation Initiative. In addition to shows, the university expects to use the event center for educational purposes.
Invasive tick found in Kansas can infect cattle for life
10/13/25 KSNT
Kansas State University is monitoring an invasive tick that has appeared in the Sunflower State, which can make infected cattle carriers for life of a tick-borne parasite. Earlier in October, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced they had confirmed the first known Asian longhorn tick in the state. The Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) put out a warning in early 2025 regarding theileria orientalis Ikeda, the parasite transmitted by the tick, shortly after it was first detected in a group of cattle brought to Kansas from out of the state.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
National/International
Research swats back at virus
10/10/2025 AGRI-VIEW
Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, which can infect humans and animals and cause a range of illnesses, including reproductive abnormalities in swine.
K-State team turns animal waste into water resources
10/10/2025 National Hog Farmer
Meeting the needs of Kansas communities has always been at the heart of Kansas State University's mission as a land-grant institution. In the case of Prathap Parameswaran and his carefully assembled, cross-disciplinary research team — spanning K-State and three partner institutions across the High Plains — their work to scale up a circular waste-recovery system could have an immediate impact on Kansas communities by literally turning animal waste into valuable resources, particularly water.
K-State economist says Argentina aid many not hurt U.S. farmers
10/10/2025 Brownfield Ag News
Guy Allen, senior economist at the International Grains Program with Kansas State University says the assistance isn't likely to have major impacts on U.S. producers. "It actually provides for a more orderly marketing situation. I would suggest for the long run, it probably helps the whole soybean complex for the U.S. farmer rather than be negative."
Personal Financial Discipline and Long-Term Wealth Accumulation: Reversing Traditional Spending Habits
10/12/2025 AInvest
Recent studies in behavioral finance reveal that structured goal-setting and cognitive factors such as financial literacy and self-control are pivotal in fostering sustainable saving behaviors. A 2023 study from Kansas State University found that long-term savings goals act as a critical mediator between financial safety nets and consistent saving habits. This suggests that individuals who set clear, time-bound objectives-such as retirement planning or homeownership-are more likely to automate savings and resist impulsive spending.
State/Regional
OPINION: The enrollment-growth trend (!)
10/12/2025 The Mercury and The Kansas City Star
Let's celebrate some really important good news: K-State's enrollment is up for the third year in a row. That makes it a trend, at least by my estimation, not a statistical blip or a dead-cat bounce. They have turned the corner. Enrollment this fall stands at 21,213, up from 20,295 a year ago. That's a 4.5 percent bump. The headcount had fallen below 20,000 after a decade of decline. The peak prior to that was about 25,000. Reversing that trend was at the top of the priority list for Richard Linton, who started on the job as K-State's 15th president in 2022. Let's tip the cap here that he's getting the job done, under difficult circumstances.
Spiders for Halloween? Not likely, says K-State entomologist
10/10/2025 High Plains Journal
Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth says four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the next few weeks. Two species commonly found in the home that are of most concern to humans because of their venom – the brown recluse and black widow – are ready to go into winter hibernation. Whitworth said those two species are rarely seen from mid-October to mid-March.
Local
Rodeo Ready: New arena at K-State opens, ready for its first rodeo
9/26/2025 Manhattan Mercury
After nearly two years of construction, The Bilbrey Family Event Center is ready for its first rodeo. K-State officials cut the ribbon Friday on the new facility off Denison Avenue, which will host about 40 events each year. "It's a really exciting day for Kansas State University," said Dan Moser, interim Eldon Gideon dean of the College of Agriculture. "As we think about our future as the premiere next-generation land grant university, our commitment to agriculture, to students, to outreach, to service, to industries, this facility's really going to put us on the map."
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
National/International
Food safety group names Top 40 under 40 honorees for 2025
10/8/25 Food Safety News
Shivaprasad Doddabematti Prakash is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University, specializing in food microbiology and the safety of low-moisture foods. His doctoral research tackles the urgent global challenge of foodborne illnesses linked to grain-based products, developing strategies to control pathogens such as Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli across grain supply chains. By integrating microbiology, engineering, and industry collaboration, his work delivers science-based solutions that enhance food safety from farm to table.
Local
KSU Foundation breaks fundraising record, plans major upgrades in Edge District
10/8/25 The Manhattan Mercury
“The foundation is proud of how it’s grown over the last decade,” said Greg Willems, president and CEO of the KSU Foundation. “We start there with an aspirational view of what we could create, and were much longer down the road than we had been. Since the spring we have been working very intentionally with the department of commerce, the city, the chamber, and our university to really shape out the finances to get those projects going.”
K-State leads $6 million project to turn livestock waste into clean water and energy, aiding Ogallala Aquifer conservation
10/9/25 KCLY-FM
Kansas State University researchers are leading a four-year, $6 million project to turn livestock waste into usable resources like clean water, energy, and fertilizer. The effort, led by civil engineering professor Prathap Parameswaran, aims to help High Plains communities address water shortages linked to the declining Ogallala Aquifer.
K-State offers pre-college STEM workshop for local students
10/9/25 KSNT
“KAWSE programs aim to advance K-State’s commitment to create career pathways for learners of all ages,” said Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Innovation Margaret Mohr-Schroeder. “We’re excited to welcome students to campus and provide engaging hands-on experiences to ignite their interest in a future STEM career.”
K-State State of Mind | What tradition means to the community
10/9/25 The K-State Collegian
“Tradition is taking part of something that is often important to an individual or an organization, or in our case, a university, time after time just like the people before us did,” said Andrea Bryant Gladdin, vice president of alumni engagement at the K-State Alumni Association. “K-State has some wonderful traditions.”
K-State students paint Aggieville purple for homecoming week
10/8/25 KSNT
Kansas State University students hit the streets of Aggieville on Oct. 8 to decorate the area in the leadup to the big game against Texas Christian University this weekend. This marks the 110th homecoming celebration for the university.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
National/International
Hamilton's historic Town Hall set for spring renovation
10/8/25 WV News
Tuesday night’s memo confirmed that Brownfields funding would assist with Bedford Building examination, saying that, “With funding from Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields program, the city is working with real estate development professionals from 9th Path Advisors to evaluate potential re-use, sale, and/or lease options for the Bedford Building.”
AAFCO, K-State Olathe open ingredient review program
10/8/25 Pet Food Industry
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and Kansas State University Olathe Innovation Campus launched the Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program, which is now accepting applications for new animal food ingredient definitions and modifications to existing definitions.
Local
Stormont Vail Health recognizes the contributions of physician assistants
10/8/25 WIBW
Over the past few years, a collaboration between Kansas State University and Stormont Vail Health has helped close the gap in and around northeast Kansas with a physician assistant program. Students have the opportunity to earn their master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies over 27 months, with access to the Stormont Vail Health simulation lab located at Carl Ice Hall in Manhattan.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
State/Regional
K-State research underscores complexity of treating bovine respiratory disease
10/07/25 High Plains Journal
Researchers at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently shared findings from three field trials that tested treatment strategies in real-world feedlot settings.
Local
Dodge City Community College collaboration grows southwest KS bachelor's degree access
10/07/25 Manhattan Mercury
Combining the breadth and depth of a traditional four-year university with the homegrown reach and accessibility of a two-year community college, Dodge City Community College and Kansas State University are teaming up to expand access to bachelor’s degree programs in agriculture and education.
Is that a kissing bug hungry for blood or is it a case of mistaken identity?
10/07/25 KSNT
Entomologist Raymond Cloyd with Kansas State University said kissing bugs are found just about everywhere in the Sunflower State. On many occasions, he thinks people are confusing them for something else.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
National/International
Deep Learning Pipeline with GPT-2 XL and H100 GPUs Analyzes Epilepsy Genomics in 50 Million People
10/06/25 Quantum Zeitgeist
Epilepsy affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and presents a significant challenge for genomic analysis, despite advances in high-throughput sequencing technology. Muhammad Omer Latif of Connetquot Central School District of Long Island, Hayat Ullah from Florida Atlantic University, Muhammad Ali Shafique of Kansas State University, and Zhihua Dong of Brookhaven National Laboratory, developed a new analysis pipeline that combines deep learning with powerful GPU computation to investigate gene expression patterns in epilepsy.
Foul odor in refrigerator, freezer could be a food safety issue
10/07/25 World News
A bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer might be more than just an unpleasant inconvenience for homeowners; it could signal a potential food safety issue, says a K-State food safety specialist. Karen Blakeslee, coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for food science, said spoiled food can lead to a large amount of bacterial growth, and cooking these foods may not destroy those high levels of bacteria. Food residues, from spills or leaking packages of food, can lead to cross-contamination with other foods.
Local
60 Years of K-State Salina
10/06/25 KSAL-AM
From its humble beginnings as a crucial U.S. Air Force base that supported victory in World War II to a one-of-a-kind destination campus in the heart of the Sunflower State, Kansas State University Salina has continuously evolved. But throughout those decades, K-State Salina has always been at the forefront of innovative education, and 2025 marks the campus’ 60th anniversary of providing high-quality, niche degrees and programs that support all learners in the industries of aerospace and technology.
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
National/International
Forget Cowbells. Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now.
10/5/25 New York Times
“The tech is getting faster every year,” said Deepak Joshi, a professor of precision agriculture at Kansas State University. “It used to be we’d have new technologies every few years, and now it’s every six months.”
State/Regional
K-State Nuclear Energy Director says second plant could be vital for Kansas
10/3/25 NBC stations across Kansas
Amir Bahadori discusses benefits of nuclear energy for Kansas.
Local
K-State opens new biomanufacturing lab
10/5/25 Manhattan Mercury
K-State opened a brand new biomanufacturing lab in Seaton Hall last week.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
National/International
The power of breed diversity
10/2/25 Drovers
“Heterosis is a good thing,” says Phillip Lancaster, a cattle nutritionist at Kansas State University. “There are two things to keep in mind: if it gets too complicated and you backcross too much, you can lose the benefits. And it depends on which breeds you’re crossing. You get the most advantage when you cross Bos indicus with Bos taurus (cattle origins), for example.”
Struggling soybean farmers look to Washington for help on tariffs, but resources less available this time
10/2/25 Tribune Content Agency
"Everyone's talking about, ‘How do we get farmers through to October of '26,'" said Jennifer Ifft, an agriculture economist at Kansas State University. "They might have to go to Congress."
State/Regional
K-State offers degree path through Dodge City Community College
10/2/25 KSN
“We have to meet Kansans where they’re at and with what they need,” K-State Provost Jesse Perez Mendez said in a news release. “Community colleges like Dodge City Community College open doors, and land-grant universities like K-State help expand those opportunities. Together, we’re building brighter pathways for Kansas students.”
Beef and pork show slight drop in production
10/3/25 High Plains Journal
Production for 2025 was estimated at 25,826 million pounds compared to a month’s ago projection of 25,926 million pounds. Production in 2026 was estimated at 25,490 million pounds. Glynn Tonsor, a professor in the department of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, said the reduction in steer, heifer and cow processing was something he noted, too. “The herd size was already smaller, and any heifer retention efforts will further reduce near-term fed cattle slaughter volumes,” he said.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
National/International
New research at K-State swats back at mosquito-borne virus threatening pork industry
10/2/25 Swine Web
Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, which can infect humans and animals and cause a range of illnesses, including reproductive abnormalities in swine.
State/Regional
Choral Director and Founder Joshua Oppenheim Answers Four Questions
10/1/25 In Kansas City
Starting this month, there’s a new sound in town. Joshua Oppenheim, Ph.D., with the help of former student Stacy Davis, has launched a community-wide group celebrating all aspects of choral music in Kansas City. “Re:Sound Ensembles is the result of a 30-year slow burn,” says Oppenheim. He has served as a professor of music and the director of choral studies at Kansas State University since 2008.
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Enrollment up at K-State for third year in a row
10/1/25 Manhattan Mercury
Officials said in a statement that K-State this semester welcomed its fourth-largest first-time freshman class in university history with 3,788 students. Enrollment is 16,929 for students attending courses at the Manhattan campus in person.