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Friday, Aug. 1, 2025

National/International

Wildfire burn scar mushrooms delight foragers... and elude scientists
7/31/25 KUNC Radio
When a burn comes through, Kansas State University fungal ecologist Ari Jumponnen said there are several things that could be happening to spark a morel flush. “We do not exactly know where that morel comes from,” he said. “Is it spore stimulation by the heat pulse, or is it something that changes the chemistry of the soil? It is not quite a straight cut question as one might imagine.”

Former FDA scientist named K-State-AAFCO ingredient review manager
7/25/25 Pet Food Industry
Kansas State University Olathe has appointed Garret Ashabranner as program manager for the Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS), a partnership between the university and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Ashabranner will manage the scientific review process for animal food ingredient definition submissions, serving as the primary liaison between K-State Olathe and AAFCO while overseeing a team of subject matter experts conducting scientific evaluations of newly submitted ingredients for pet food and livestock feed.

Industry leaders unite to launch Mobility Pathfinders: Advancing Women in Parking and Mobility
8/1/25 International Parking & Mobility Institute
A powerful new force is emerging in the parking and mobility industry: Mobility Pathfinders, a nonprofit association dedicated to supporting and advancing women across the sector. Founded by a group of dynamic industry leaders, Mobility Pathfinders was created to close the gender gap and build a future where women at every level can lead, connect, and thrive. The founding Board of Directors includes Adrienne Tucker, director of parking and transportation at Kansas State University who will serve as board president.

State/Regional

Trade pacts trickle in, but details scant on benefits for US ag exports
7/31/25 Successful Farming
But analysts told Agri-Pulse that producers should temper expectations. The country is already a major beef producer, they said, and U.S. producers would likely only see demand for premium, or specialty products, rise significantly. “I do not expect very large volumes of U.S. beef to go to Australia,” said Glynn Tonsor, a professor in Kansas State University’s department of agricultural economics.

Local

K-State Salina invites incoming freshman and transfer students to join "Evening with the Cats"
7/31/25 Salina Post
K-State Salina is inviting incoming freshman and transfer students in the upcoming 2025-2026 school, to join a virtual experience for an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about college success throughout the sessions with campus experts.