Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Abuse Offenders
“House Bill 2508 Clarifies Definition of Child Abuse and Provides More Severe Sentencing of Offenders”
Jerry Farley Announces Retirement from Washburn University Presidency
“I expect to have a small office somewhere on campus where I can continue to serve a university and community that I love,” he said. “In the meantime, I will work with the board to make the transition of executive authority as smooth and effective as possible when then pick a new president.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History
“$650 Million in Business Investment in Kansas Economy, 500 New High-Paying Jobs in Manhattan”
Kansas Extension Agents Initiating Public Health Efforts
“Community health extends beyond medical services”
Food Waste and Loss Hurt Human, Environmental Health, Panel Says
“Between 20-30% of all food produced worldwide is lost at various stages of the supply chain before it is ever consumed, said Dr. Patrick Webb, a professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University and director of USAID’s Feed the Future’s Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab. Webb was the keynote speaker at the April 12 Speaker Series event, titled “Food Waste and Loss: Global Perspectives.””
K-State Family Mourns Loss of Former President Jon Wefald
“During his 23 years of leadership, the university added more than 2.2 million square feet of new buildings, including the addition to Hale Library, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and the K-State Alumni Center. As K-State’s president, he helped philanthropy increase from $6 million a year to nearly $100 million annually and research funding grew from $18 million annually to nearly $134 million.”
Video: Starter Fertilizer May Boost Corn Yields
“Starter fertilizers refer to a method of applying a small amount of fertilizer near the seed to meet the demands of the seedling, aiding in early growth and development of the crop.”