K-State Research and Extension News

Swine veterinarian Steve Dritz and veterinary researcher Sue Nitikanchana of K-State have the story on the new disease issue that has emerged for the U.S. pork industry, called porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV...what it is and the pig losses it can cause, how it can spread rapidly, and what hog producers need to be doing in response to its discovery. See more
5/23/2013 8:00:00 AM

Bammerlin to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District

Lori Bammerlin will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District as a 4-H youth development and agriculture and natural resources agent, effective June 2.

5/21/2013 8:00:00 AM

Agricultural Alumni Association Honors Three at Spring Event

The Kansas State University College of Agriculture Alumni Association recognized one of the founders of U.S. Premium Beef, a Kansas Wheat executive and a K-State entomologist for their contributions to agriculture and Kansas during its annual Wild for Ag events on May 4, at the K-State Alumni Center.

5/21/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored

Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.
5/17/2013 8:00:00 AM

Carmichael to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Lyon County Office

Travis Carmichael will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Lyon County office as a horticulture and community development agent, effective May 26.
5/14/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas State University Researcher Leads International Team Comparing Genetic Code of Ancient and Modern Wheat Cultivars

Eduard Akhunov knows that sometimes, in order to prepare for the future, we need to study the past.

The Kansas State University plant pathologist is leading an international team of researchers in comparing the genetic code of ancient wheat varieties to that of modern varieties with a goal of improving wheat for different growing conditions throughout the world.

5/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Grain Science Honors Alumni, Service to Industry

The Grain Science and Industry Department at Kansas State University recognized outstanding alumni and presented service awards at a ceremony on April 24.

4/30/2013 8:00:00 AM

April Freezes Causing Some Damage To Wheat Tillers and Lower Stems

The repeated hard freezes in Kansas are taking a toll on some of the wheat furthest along in development, said Jim Shroyer, K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist. Temperatures were in the mid- to low-20s on the nights of April 23 and 24, which is low enough to damage wheat in more advanced growth stages, he said.
4/26/2013 8:00:00 AM

KARL Training Ends on High Point in More Ways than One

A month after reaching the Andean mountaintop village of Patabamba, Peru at 15,000 feet and Machu Picchu at 8,000 feet – a class of 30 agriculture leaders hit another milestone – graduation.
4/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Crops Team Ends 2013 Spring Season on Strong Note

The Kansas State University Crops Team took second place in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture national crops contest held recently at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The team also competed in the Iowa State Invitational contest at Ames, Iowa in February and the Regional NACTA contest hosted at K-State in March.

4/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

Owen to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Kingman County Office

Michael Owen will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Kingman County office as an agriculture and natural resources agent, effective April 28.
4/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Miller to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Butler County Office

Charlene Miller will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Butler County office as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 28.
4/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

Webinar Set for Lesser Prairie Chicken Discussion

The potential listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) as a threatened or endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is on the minds of many landowners in Kansas and a cause of concern for land managers.
4/19/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas Forest Service to Host Event Agroforestry Field Day Set for Western Kansas

With the current drought in Kansas, it is important for landowners, farmers, ranchers and natural resource professionals to focus on conservation and management.

4/18/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas State University to hold Ribbon Cutting For New Horticulture Building near Wichita

Kansas State University will host a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on April 29 to celebrate the opening of its new building at the John C. Pair Horticulture Center in Haysville, Kan. The public is invited to attend.
4/16/2013 8:00:00 AM

Managing Money is the Topic of April 16 Lecture at K-State Union

Rachel Cruze, the daughter of financial commentator and expert Dave Ramsey, will speak at Kansas State University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union. The lecture is the sixth installment of the Upson Lecture Series, organized by the K-State student and alumni group, Food for Thought.
4/2/2013 8:00:00 AM

Murphy to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Southwind District

Jennifer Murphy will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Southwind Extension District as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 14.
4/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Matthews to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Rolling Prairie District

Jennifer Matthews will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Rolling Prairie District as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 14.
4/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Traxson to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Wildcat District

Julie Traxson will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Wildcat Extension District as a 4-H youth development agent, effective April 14.
4/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Service earn Five Kansans Leader of the Year Awards

How does a person build a new dairy halfway across a continent? How does a person help schools and businesses succeed with social media? How does a person honor the military with steak dinners across the nation? How does a person encourage creativity in a small-town café? How does a war orphan from Korea become a Kansas judge and a nationally-renowned speaker?
3/27/2013 8:00:00 AM

Ruiz to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas Extension District

Anthony Ruiz will join the staff of the K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas Extension District as an agriculture and natural resources agent specializing in livestock production and natural resources. The district is comprised of Ottawa and Saline counties.
3/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

Markley to Join Staff of K-State Research and Extension Johnson County Office

K-State Research and Extension, based at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., offers programs, publications and newsletters focused on improving the quality of life for Kansans and others using research-based information. It has offices in all 105 Kansas counties.
3/25/2013 8:00:00 AM

"In the News" June 2012 Archive

Knowledge for Life: You can become a food master at extension class
6-1-12 - Leavenworth Times - Denise Sullivan
If you enjoy food, love to cook, are interested in nutrition, and want to "master" your culinary skills while enhancing the nutritional status of our community, then the Master Food Volunteer Program might just be for you.
1/31/2013 8:00:00 AM

"In the News" July 2012 Archive

K-State Vet, Livestock Specialist Discuss Swine Gestation Stalls
7-2-12 - Barn OnAir & OnLine - Steve Dritz & Joel DeRouchey
Recent news that some major U.S. restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, will phase out buying of pork supplied by producers who use gestation stalls for pregnant sows has sparked conversation and concern among pork producers as well as consumers.
1/31/2013 8:00:00 AM

"In The News" August 2012 Archive

Climate expert Browning-Garriss is featured speaker at K-State Beef Conference
8-1-12 - Midwest Producer - Larry Hollis
Drought conditions coupled with record-breaking heat are forcing difficult management decisions on beef operations across the country this summer.
1/31/2013 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 13

The administrator of the Kansas Farm Management Association at K-State, Kevin Herbel, discusses a variety of farm management topics: he tells how producers can make use of the new Kansas Farm Enterprise Profit Center Summary the association has just released; he also talks about the uncertain future of the estate tax rules, and how this impacts farm estate planning; and he offers some thoughts on last-minute, end-of-year farm income tax management. See more
12/13/2012 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Friday, December 7

K-State agricultural economist Dan O'Brien talks about the impact of low water flow in the Mississippi River on corn and soybean prices here in the central plains, as part of his grain market analysis and commentary this week. See more
12/7/2012 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Thursday, December 6

K-State agronomist Kraig Roozeboom discusses cropping systems that promote water use efficiency, centering on cropping intensity, selection and management...he suggests that farmers think about flexible crop rotations that can respond to changes in water availability. See more
12/6/2012 8:00:00 AM

Agriculture Today Radio Program Wednesday, December 5

K-State row crop disease specialist Doug Jardine talks about a new soybean disease problem that has turned up, called soybean vein necrosis: what it is, the damage it causes, and if it's something that Kansas soybean growers need to consider as they make their variety selections for next year. See more
12/5/2012 8:00:00 AM