September 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
National/International
The steak debate that never dies: Are bone-in steaks actually better?
09/29/25 MSN.com
We’ve all heard it: the bone gives the meat more flavor. Sounds good, right? Like the marrow is seeping through and turning your ribeye into a flavor bomb. The problem is, bones don’t work like straws. The flavor doesn’t just leak into the meat. A Kansas State University study actually put this to the test, comparing ribeye, strip, and tenderloin steaks. The result? People couldn’t tell a real difference in flavor between bone-in and boneless. The meat itself tasted the same.
How to engage your students and teach effectively
9/24/2025 Science
During the following 6 years, Endy Lopes Kailer — now a graduate research assistant in agronomy and soil science at Kansas State University — honed her skills to effectively engage and teach her students. “I have been able to replace the anxiety and insecurity for excitement when I step into a new classroom,” she says. Soon enough, students started to show their appreciation in positive feedback about her teaching style.
State/Regional
When Kansas might see its first freeze as polar vortex begins to stir
09/30/25 The Topeka Capital-Journal
The polar vortex is stirring up, bringing the earliest hints that the weather is changing with the new fall season. This means gradual cool-downs, although Kansans may not feel the chill quite yet. The Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University provides insight into the first freeze.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
State/Regional
K-State climbs in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings with major gain in value
9/26/2025 Sunflower State Radio
Kansas State University made one of its most significant improvements in recent years in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, climbing 42 places to No. 88 among Best Value Schools. The university also advanced across other major categories. K-State rose seven spots to tie at No. 158 among National Universities and moved up to No. 84 among Top Public Schools, improving from No. 91 in last year's rankings.
Cowley to partner with K-State on milling degree
9/27/2025 Courier Traveler
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a proposal from Kansas State University to work with Cowley College to offer an associate degree in milling science. … "The demand for skilled professionals in supervisory, operational and technical roles in milling, baking, feed and pet food is significant," said Jesse Perez Mendez, the provost at K-State.
Local
Cargill makes $1 million donation to K-State agriculture initiative
9/26/2025 JC Post
With a $1 million gift to the Kansas State University Agriculture Innovation Initiative, Cargill continues to accelerate the university's efforts to advance global food security solutions through interdisciplinary research, infrastructure expansion and industry collaboration. The recent donation places K-State within 5% of the initiative's $210 million goal.
What are the white grubs eating up grass in Kansas yards?
9/26/2025 KSNT
Kansas insect expert says recent favorable weather conditions are helping a troublesome grub make a greater impact in the Sunflower State this fall. Some Kansans may have noticed the recent appearance of white grubs in their yards or while exploring the great outdoors. Kansas State University Entomologist Raymond Cloyd said in a recent publication that these insects don't pose a big threat to your backyard, but they can be a major annoyance.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
National/International
Nintendo appoints two-decade veteran to helm US operations
9/26/25 Bloomberg
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of this year, stepping down from a post he held for six. Devon Pritchard, a 1998 K-State alumna, becomes the first female executive in the role after helping oversee the debut of the blockbuster console over the summer. She will also become an executive officer for the parent company in Japan and join the board of the American entity.
The steak debate that never dies: Are bone-in steaks actually better?
9/26/25 The Manual
A Kansas State University study actually put this to the test, comparing ribeye, strip, and tenderloin steaks. The result? People couldn’t tell a real difference in flavor between bone-in and boneless. The meat itself tasted the same.
State/Regional
Vacuum package foods for long term storage
9/24/25 Brownfield Ag News
There are many benefits to vacuum-packaged foods, but Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said knowing food safety concerns is necessary for food establishments. “Removing oxygen (from packaging) can reduce growth of some spoilage microorganisms, reduce rancidity and color changes, and extend the shelf life of cold-stored foods,” Blakeslee said.
K-State entomologist says turfgrass insect showing up in large numbers
9/26/25 Sunflower State Radio
An insect that is showing up in large numbers on sidewalks, under trees and around grassy areas in Kansas is not a major threat to turfgrass—but they are a nuisance, said Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd. Green June beetle larvae (grubs) are approximately two inches in length. The larvae are prevalent in large numbers near managed and unmanaged grassy areas. High temperatures and abundant moisture, such as what many parts of Kansas have experienced recently, enhance their presence.
Local
K-State climbs in Best College rankings
9/26/25 KSAL
Kansas State University made one of its most significant improvements in recent years in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, climbing 42 places to No. 88 among Best Value Schools. The university also advanced across other major categories. K-State rose seven spots to tie at No. 158 among National Universities and moved up to No. 84 among Top Public Schools, improving from No. 91 in last year’s rankings.
$1 million donated to K-State Agriculture Innovation Initiative
9/26/25 KSAL
With a $1 million gift to the Kansas State University Agriculture Innovation Initiative, Cargill continues to accelerate the university’s efforts to advance global food security solutions through interdisciplinary research, infrastructure expansion and industry collaboration. The recent donation places K-State within 5% of the initiative’s $210 million goal.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
State/Regional
Kansas State University joins Cowley County Community College to offer 2-year milling science degree
9/24/25 Kansas Reflector
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a proposal from Kansas State University to work with Cowley County Community College to offer an associate degree in milling science after opposition from community and technical colleges threatened to derail the initiative.
Local
USDA Deputy Secretary shares thoughts, progress report after touring the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility for the first time
9/24/25 WIBW
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden visited the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute for the first time.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
Local
K-State food scientist outlines tips to safely store cold foods
9/23/25 Manhattan Mercury
There are benefits to vacuum-packaged food, but K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee said knowing safety concerns is necessary.
Sorghum prices continue to fall despite higher yields
9/23/25 KSNT
“In general, we are looking at really strong sorghum harvest this fall across the state in terms of yields.” said Lucas Laag, associate professor at K-State Southwest Research-Extension Center – Tribune. “This is going to put significant pressure on our grain elevators to find storage space for sorghum, a large portion of the crop will likely be ground piled to keep bin space open for other crops that are of higher value and more susceptible to spoilage.”
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
National/International
Mud swallowed half of this Kansas lake. Engineers think they can fight back
09/22/25 MSN.com
That's how much sediment flows into Tuttle Creek Lake each year. After decades of this, mud has eaten up so much space that about half of the lake near Manhattan has disappeared. That's why the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Kansas Water Office will start a first-of-its-kind pilot test this week to try to clear out some mud.The Corps of Engineers has enlisted help from scientists at Kansas State University and the U.S. Geological Survey to monitor not just the effects on the lake, but downstream in the Big Blue and Kansas rivers.
State/Regional
Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity
09/22/25 High Plains Journal
Dehydrated foods are gaining in popularity as the costs of home equipment become more affordable, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “There are many options in tabletop food dehydrators,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science. “The cost of the equipment needed to dry foods depends on the features of each appliance, and its size.”
Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
National/International
Exciting results from study that examined farmland soil treated only with organic fertilizers
9/21/2025 Earth.com
A research team examined soil from a Kansas cornfield that has not been tilled for 22 years. … The work comes from Kansas State University and partners who used ultrabright X-ray facilities to analyze intact soil particles. "We were trying to understand what the mechanisms are behind increasing soil carbon storage using certain management practices," explains Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, professor of soil and environmental chemistry at Kansas State University. "We were looking at not just soil carbon, but other soil minerals that are going to help store carbon."
The Power of Discipline: How Step-by-Step Financial Habits Build Lasting Wealth
9/19/2025 AInvest
A budget isn't a cage; it's a roadmap. According to a longitudinal study from Kansas State University, individuals who set clear long-term savings goals are far more likely to maintain disciplined savings behaviors. This isn't just about tracking expenses—it's about aligning daily choices with future objectives. For example, allocating 15% of income to investments becomes automatic when tied to a concrete goal like retirement or homeownership.
State/Regional
Wayside Waifs partners with K-State vet students for vaccination clinics
9/20/2025 The Martin City & South KC Telegraph
Wayside Waifs hosted a series of low-cost pet vaccination clinics for dogs and cats over the past few weeks, serving more than 100 animals. A partnership with Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine allows students to travel to KC to assist with the clinics, increasing the number of animals served.
Local
K-State vets save at risk dog, now up for adoption
9/21/2025 KSNT
A hurt dog is getting a second chance at life thanks to K-State veterinarians and the Riley County Humane Society. When Korah first arrived at K-State Veterinary Health Center, she was dangerously thin, her fur was matted, and she had a deadly number of fleas. … Now, Korah is on the road to recovery and showing just how powerful teamwork can be when a community rallies around an animal in need.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2025
State/Regional
Kansas Board of Regents discusses ‘Reduced Credit Bachelor’s Degree’ option for Kansas State University
9/18/25 KSNT/KSNW
Kansas State University is looking to implement a new program that would allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree with only 90 credit hours instead of the usual 120. During Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting, state officials discussed a new college degree option that would be the first in the state. It’s called a “Reduced Credit Bachelor’s Degree.” Nationwide, about 60 colleges have already implemented reduced credit programs. Those in support of them say, they are a less expensive option that could also boost overall enrollment numbers.
K-State College of Agriculture ranks among best in country
9/19/25 KRVN Lincoln
Kansas State University's College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 on Niche.com's annual list of the best colleges for agricultural sciences, reinforcing its reputation as one of the nation's premiere agricultural programs.
Meat demand monitor shows consumers still prioritize taste and freshness
9/18/25 Oklahoma Farm Report
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm And Ranch Director Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Glynn Tonsor, extension livestock market economist at Kansas State University, and lead author of the Meat Demand Monitor, who said the latest data shows beef demand remains resilient. “August is the most recent data that we have to speak to and I would say that was a really good demand update,” he explained. Seven of the eight tracked protein categories, across both retail and food service, showed higher willingness-to-pay values compared to July.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
National/International
Tomah's Operation Phoenix aims to revitalize downtown after fires
9/17/25 News 8 Now
The city is also partnering with a team at Kansas State University on a study of downtown to see what would be the best businesses or structures to put into the burnt-out areas.
What value do pet owners place on sustainable pet food?
9/17/25 Petfood Industry
However, new survey data may indicate a way forward for pet food and treat brands with a sustainability strategy: Link sustainability to longtime core purchase drivers, such as nutrition, health, safety and quality. These are what pet owners truly value, according to Lonnie Hobbs Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor in Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, who presented data from the survey during Pet Food Collab at the university on September 9, 2025.
Miles of Mentorship
9/17/25 Angus Journal
“I feel my leadership skills have truly blossomed [at K-State],” Wolter explains.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
State/Regional
Fatigue, unusual behavior may signal anemia in adult cows
9/17/2025 High Plains Journal
When cattle start showing signs of fatigue, unusual behavior or pale coloring, it can be more than a passing concern. K-State beef cattle experts say these subtle changes may point to anemia — a condition that, if left unchecked, can affect the health and productivity of the entire herd.
Tool to help teachers use local climate data, engage students' emotions on topic proves to deepen conversations
9/16/25 KU News Service
The study, co-written with Michael Lawson of Kansas State University and Ananya Matewos of Wilder Research in St. Paul, Minnesota, was published in a special issue of the journal Science Education.
Local
K-State SafeRide program thrives, KU’s is discontinued
9/16/2025 KSNT
Kansas State University’s SafeRide program helps thousands of students get free and discounted late-night rides every year, while the University of Kansas is beginning its first semester without it since 1986.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
National/International
Fly Kansas Air Tour prepares for takeoff
9/16/2025 General Aviation News
The 2025 Fly Kansas Air Tour is set to take off Sept. 23-26, with stops at several Kansas airports.
Stops on this year’s tour include airports in Wellington, Anthony, Strother Field, Augusta, Eureka, Parsons, Emporia, Herington, and Salina. Each stop features interactive STEM activities for students, community events, and “the thrill of seeing the tour aircraft up close,” according to officials. For instance, at the stop in Salina, the airport is partnering with K-State Salina, 1 Vision Aviation, the AIM Center of Excellence, the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Visit Salina, and the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
State/Regional
K-State Day highlights university achievements, innovation at Kansas State Fair
9/10/2025 KWCH
K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair brought hands-on activities and learning opportunities to the community. Attendees visited tables hosted by the College of Health and Human Sciences, K-State Salina, Powercat Motorsports and more.
K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair
9/11/25 KWCH
A K-State student and Powercat Motorsports member was one of the many Wildcats in attendance at the Kansas State Fair. One of the Powercat Motorsports cars was on display at the fair, giving attendees a chance to take a closer look at the car that helped the team become the best in the Big 12.
These fall flowers are more than just pretty: How to plant for pollinators
9/16/25 Kansas City Star
Flowers are the reproductive parts of plants, typically containing pistils, stamens, anthers, ovules, etc. Some popular varieties — such as the mums you see everywhere when fall arrives — are bred without the pollen-producing structures pollinators need. Pollinators need a steady supply of nectar and pollen from spring through fall. A garden that blooms only in summer leaves hungry insects with few resources late in the year. That’s why planning for succession of bloom — choosing plants that flower at different times — is essential. By adding fall-blooming natives, you can extend your garden’s value to pollinators well beyond the summer months.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
National/International
Raw Milk Poses a Danger to Consumers' Health, Says K-State Dairy Specialist
9/12/2025 MorningAgClips
Following recent reports across the country of individuals getting sick from raw milk, Kansas State University dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages consumers to remember the risks associated with drinking raw milk. "It's not unusual each year to see reports from different places around the country where people become sick after consuming raw milk," Brouk said. "Sometimes this can be serious when it involves young children. In several cases the people who have become ill from consuming raw milk have been hospitalized from the damage caused by the endotoxins produced by bacteria found in raw milk."
KSU's College of Education receives $2 million for teacher training
9/14/2025 Philanthropy News Digest
Kansas State University has announced a $2 million gift to its College of Education from Innes and John Hale in support of scholarships and professional development programs for future teachers. The largest cash gift in the education school's history will serve as seed funding for the newly established Luminary Fund for Literary, Performance, and Journalistic Arts Teacher Education and provide support for students pursuing state licensing to teach English, journalism, speech, and theater education. The fund will provide scholarships to bolster student recruitment as well as programmatic support, including classroom supplies and professional development.
When pet food purchases don't match what owners say they want
9/12/2025 PETFOOD Industry
Aleksan Shanoyan, Ph.D., professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, began his presentation during Pet Food Collab on September 9, 2025, with a basic equation for customer value: perceived benefits divided by price. Yet, as those who follow the pet food market know — and as data from a study Shanoyan conducted show — the perception of value is often much more complex and nuanced than that. ... Organized and hosted by the Pet Food Program at KSU, Pet Food Collab was a two-day seminar designed to highlight the university's pet food research (by both faculty and students) as well as to generate discussion and networking for industry professionals.
State/Regional
Flooding brings risk, rewards
9/12/2025 AGRI-VIEW
Flooding across parts of the United States has made headlines in recent months, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and natural resources. But while floods often leave behind costly destruction, a Kansas State University expert says those high-water events also play a valuable role in nature's cycle. On a recent episode of the Kansas State University podcast, Fins, Fur and Feathers, Kansas State University aquatics specialist Joe Gerken joined co-host Drew Ricketts to explore the causes and consequences of flooding.
Local
Sandzén Gallery hosts piano duet recital with Slawomir Dobrzanski & Alfonso Hernandez
9/13/2025 Salina Post
Pianists Slawomir Dobrzanski and Alfonso Hernandez will be performing selections by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel, and more at the Sandzén Gallery (401 N. 1st St.) on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. Praised by the Buenos Aires Herald as "one of the best Polish pianists," Slawomir Dobrzanski currently serves as Professor of Piano at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University.
Béla Fleck trio to bring genre-blending performance to McCain Auditorium
9/13/2025 Salina Post
Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series will showcase an extraordinary musical collaboration featuring banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez on Sunday, September 28, in an evening of cross-genre artistry.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
National/International
A critical shortage of vets could threaten America’s food supply
9/11/25 InvestigateTV
The shortage has profound implications for the safety and stability of America’s food supply. “It’s absolutely critical,” says Brad White, Director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He stresses that healthy livestock, cared for by veterinarians, are essential to protecting both the animals and the people who depend on them.
Local
K-State researcher studies long-term effects of radiation exposure in the workplace
9/10/25 The K-State Collegian
Dr. Amir Bahadori, the nuclear engineering program director and professor in the department of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Kansas State, said there are some professions that receive exposure every day. Bahadori specializes in radiation protection, working to “implement methods to ensure that people are adequately protected from the health effects of ionizing radiation.”
Student Homecoming Committee prepares for 110th Homecoming anniversary
9/10/25 The K-State Collegian
The Student Homecoming Committee, composed of 25 Kansas State students, led by Tamie Redding, associate director of student programs, prepared for the historic week for months leading up to the event. “Each spring we get together and have three goals that the committee has: Selecting the grand marshals, the philanthropy and the theme has to be decided before school is out in the spring,” Redding said. “What we try to usually do is knock out the grand marshals and philanthropy first so it can give us a little bit of purpose with our theme.”
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
National/International
AI Transforming Food Production
9/10/25 WLIO
Researchers at Kansas State University say the use of precision agriculture boomed in the last 15 to 20 years.
AFIA outlines priorities to advance animal food industry
9/10/25
At the same time, AAFCO partnered with Kansas State University’s Olathe Innovation Campus’ to develop its new Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program.
Local
Fly Kansas Air Tour Landing in Salina
9/10/25 KSAL
The Salina Airport Authority is partnering with K-State Salina, 1 Vision Aviation, the AIM Center of Excellence at SLN, the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Visit Salina, and the Greater Salina Community Foundation to bring pilots from across the state to Salina. Among those programs featured in the STEM stations for local students are partners from both K-State Salina and the AIM Center of Excellence.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
National/International
Do food expiration dates really matter?
09/09/25 San Diego Union-Tribune
Kansas State University offers handy cupboard and freezer storage guides for a range of foods, as does the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodKeeper app.
State/Regional
'It's a game changer': Farmers, researchers and industry experts weigh in on benefits of AI in Ag
09/09/25 KSHB
At Kansas State University, there is a dedicated group of researchers who are experimenting with precision agriculture and helping local farmers.
Local
K-State beef cattle experts discuss mitigating health risks in the cattle herd
09/09/25 Manhattan Mercury
As calving season approaches, experts from the K-State Beef Cattle Institute are encouraging producers to focus on proactive management strategies to support calf health and herd performance.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
State/Regional
Kaw Valley Farm Tour brings thousands to local businesses
09/08/25 KSNT
The Kaw Valley Farm Tour will feature more than 30 local farms and historic sites across northeast Kansas this year. Dozens of small family and community farms across six counties in the Kaw River Valley will be open to the public to share their local foods and other goods on Oct. 4 and 5. Since 2004, the Kaw Valley Farm Tour has been a favorite annual fall event for thousands. The KVFT began as a collaboration between the Merc Co-op, K-State Research and Extension and Pendleton’s Country Market.
K-State food scientist breaks down consumer confidence survey
09/08/25 JC Post
Through its annual Food and Health Survey, IFIC asked 3,000 Americans about their perceptions, beliefs and behaviors surrounding food and purchasing decisions. This year’s findings point to a significant decline in consumer confidence regarding food and ingredient safety. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee shared what these findings could mean and how consumers can feel more confident about the safety of their food.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
National/International
Kansas just made history with a 30-mile medical drone delivery
9/7/2025 DroneXL
On August 12, the Pyka drone took off from an airfield near Seneca, Kansas. Its cargo was small but vital: a life-saving AED. Its destination was the hospital airstrip in Onaga, a small town nearly 30 miles away. The flight, which took just 30 minutes, was a resounding success. This test was the culmination of a major collaborative effort, led by Community HealthCare System CEO John Fitzthum and supported by Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology campus, the Kansas Department of Transportation, and the drone maker, Pyka.
Collaborative Research Program Gives Students Hands-on Experience in Veterinary Entomology
9/7/2025 MorningAgClips
REEVES is one of the Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It was created by a collaboration between the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, Kansas State University and the University of Georgia. The program provides undergraduate students from colleges around the nation the opportunity to spend their summer at these universities exploring the field of veterinary entomology, a lesser known but crucial aspect of veterinary medicine.
State/Regional
Scientists put AI to work in the fight to save North American prairies
9/5/2025 Nebraska Public Media
Kansas State University scientists are enlisting the help of artificial intelligence in the effort to conserve what's left of North America's shrinking grasslands. Zak Ratajczak, an assistant professor and grassland biologist, says K-State scientists have trained a computer model to map in detail different kinds of woody vegetation affecting prairies, such as the aggressively spreading evergreens called eastern red cedars.
Kansas milo crop 'tremendous' — but low prices, disappearing markets jeopardize sales
9/6/2025 KAKE
Gregg Ibendahl, associate professor in agricultural economics at Kansas State University, said it's difficult to predict where future markets might be but that tariffs and shifting global trade may upend the United States' international role.
K-State specialist explains the risks involved with carbon monoxide
9/6/2025 The Times — Pottawatomie County
"High levels of carbon monoxide are dangerous for everyone. Severe exposure may cause death or lasting damage to organs," said Mitch Ricketts, an agriculture safety and health professor at Kansas State University. Ricketts said that even low levels of the gas can be hazardous for children, the elderly, unborn babies and people with heart conditions.
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Top takeaways from President Linton's 2025 State of the University Address
9/5/2025 The Collegian
Kansas State President Richard Linton gave his annual State of the University Address on Friday, Sept. 5. The presentation, held in McCain Auditorium, shared plans for the 2025-2030 Campus Master Plan and discussed university achievements from the previous Campus Master Plan, which ended this year.
Linton: Campus Master Plan to restore Anderson Hall, turn driving space into walking paths
9/5/2025 The Mercury
K-State's Anderson Hall will be looking good as new after upcoming renovations, with restored bricks, new balconies and a walking plaza in place of Mid-Campus Drive. At Friday's State of the University address, K-State president Richard Linton presented the Campus Master Plan and explained changes planned for the university, from a new walking trail along Campus Creek to renovating Ahearn Field House into an event space.
Donation Will Benefit Aspiring Educators
9/5/2025 KSAL
With a generous gift of $2 million to the Kansas State University College of Education, Innes and John Hale have kick-started an effort to enhance English, speech and journalism education in Kansas through scholarships for future teachers in these fields.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
National/International
When the patients are odds and ends and silicone
9/4/25 Veterinary Information Network News Service
Some surgery professors aren't sold on the idea that simulators, particularly more high-fidelity models, should play a major role in training veterinarians. Dr. James Roush, a professor of small animal surgery at Kansas State University, has seen the use of models wax and wane at his program, where terminal surgeries were discontinued in the early 1990s. "One of the problems surgeons have with models is that they are never close to real tissue," he said recently.
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Back to School: Focus lunch prep on food safety, kid-friendly choices
9/4/25 The Pottawatomie County Times
Whether it’s a soft-sided tote or a hard plastic shell, today’s insulated lunch bags offer more than nostalgia. K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee says they’re part of a larger strategy to keep kids healthy and energized throughout the school day. “Food safety is a key factor,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for food science. “Always aim to keep cold foods cold, hot foods hot, and avoid cross-contamination, especially if your child or another has food allergies.”
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives to perform at McCain Auditorium
9/4/25 Junction City Post
Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series presents award-winning musicians Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025
National/International
Spatial Computing Market Size Set to Soar from US$ 146.3 Billion in 2024 to US$ 727.5 Billion by 2032, Driven by AI, AR/VR, and XR Adoption Across Industries
9/3/25 ceo.ca
The entertainment industry is also entering into partnerships with higher education institutions to propel the growth of spatial computing. For instance, in August 2023, Pure Imagination Studios, a Hollywood-based animation studio, announced a partnership with the Kansas State University to invest US$ 41 million in a new studio and learning center
USDA backs FAU led FogAg platform to advance precision farming
9/3//25 Seed Daily
The project unites Florida Atlantic University, Kansas State University and Purdue University to develop FogAg, an edge and fog computing framework that delivers real-time, multi-layer sensing and analytics on how water and nitrogen together shape crop growth and yield across varied conditions.
State/Regional
These are the best Kansas and Missouri companies to work for in 2025, Forbes says
9/3/25 Kansas City Star
The Kansas list included 30 employers, half of which are headquartered in the Sunflower State. Kansas State University was ranked No. 3 in the state.
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KSU Salina Civic Series Returns
9/3/25 KSAL
Kansas State University Salina‘s Civic Lecture Series returns for the new 2025-2026 academic year with a discussion exploring adult education and how community collaboration can enhance outcomes for citizens, support employers and drive regional economic development.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
State/Regional
Scientists put AI to work in the fight to save North American prairies
09/2/25 KMUW
For Charlie and Jeremy Kootz, a father-son team farming near the Kannapolis Reservoir in Ellsworth County, cover crops are more than conservation. For them, it’s about building healthier soils, reducing erosion, protecting water supplies, improving profitability, and extending the grazing season into fall and winter. Those on-the-ground experiences line up with research from Kansas State University. A two-year study in Russell County tested how different grazing strategies on cover crops influenced soil conditions, grain yields, and overall farm profitability.
Kansas tomato crops hit hard by flooding, farmers battle fungal disease
09/02/25 KMBC
Kansas State University horticulture professor Cary Rivard said farmers across the region are facing similar challenges.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
State/Regional
Grazing cover crops adds value
08/31/25 Hutch Post
For Charlie and Jeremy Kootz, a father-son team farming near the Kannapolis Reservoir in Ellsworth County, cover crops are more than conservation. For them, it’s about building healthier soils, reducing erosion, protecting water supplies, improving profitability, and extending the grazing season into fall and winter. Those on-the-ground experiences line up with research from Kansas State University. A two-year study in Russell County tested how different grazing strategies on cover crops influenced soil conditions, grain yields, and overall farm profitability.
Don’t Stress Out Your Wean Pigs This Fall
09/01/25 Farms.com
Stress isn’t good for any stage of the pig’s life, but weaning is certainly a time where lowering stress on the pig is not just a good idea – it’s critical. From the right diet to the right environment, it’s essential that employees are ready to help pigs get off to the best start possible. “Those piglets are used to having full bellies coming off of their mom at weaning, and so as they transition into the nursery, being able to fill those stomachs and digestive systems with food is very critical,” said Joel DeRouchey, professor at Kansas State University, at the Annual Swine Conference hosted by Carthage Veterinary Service.
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Dr. Frank Tracz: the man behind K-State’s marching band
08/31/25 WIBW-TV
"They said it couldn't be done." For over 30 years, Dr. Frank Tracz has quietly proven them wrong, building a marching band powerhouse at Kansas State.