WSU event will introduce Hispanic K-12 students to STEM opportunities
By WSU Strategic Communications Wichita State University’s chapter for Society of Professional Engineers will host Noche de Ciencias for Wichita Public School students and their families, from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Wichita North High School, 1437 N. Rochester St. Media are welcome to attend. This is a free event to introduce […]
FAPC to host an artisan and grain workshop on May 17
By Kirsten Hollansworth STILLWATER, Okla. – Renee Albers-Nelson, baking and milling specialist with the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University, is set to host All You Knead to Know, an artisan and grain workshop, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 17 at FAPC. Anyone from a chef to a farmer, as well […]
Barton Community College approves new tuition rate for Kansas high school students
March 23, 2023 Story by Maggie Harris Barton Community College announces new tuition rate for Kansas high school students The Barton Community College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a new tuition and fees rate of $50 per credit hour for select high school audiences. Starting with the Fall 2023 semester high school students […]
Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation Announces $25,000.00 in Grant Funding Awarded to 10 Local Animal Welfare Organizations
TOPEKA, Kansas— Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare is pleased to announce the organizations receiving $25,000.00 in grant funding for their first ever grant cycle. Funds being awarded will assist ten animal welfare nonprofit organizations including shelters, rescues, human-animal support services, and community cat initiatives. Grant award amounts range from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00. Projects being supported by […]
Gardeners, don’t be fooled by magic beans
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – While Jack may have gotten lucky with the magic beanstalk beans he received when he traded his cow, gardeners may not be so lucky when purchasing seeds for their gardens. Casey Hentges, host of Oklahoma State University Agriculture’s television program “Oklahoma Gardening,” has a word of caution for gardeners […]
Ramadan feast planned for Wednesday evening
By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. – FHSU’s Muslim Student Association will host an event to provide information about Ramadan in the Memorial Union Ballroom from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. During the event, students will answer questions about fasting, the origin of Ramadan, and its observation. Following the presentation will be a breaking of the […]
Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Skillet Hamburger Meal Due to Presence of Allergens Not Listed on Packaging
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 27, 2023) — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling one variety of its Hy-Vee Chili Macaroni Hamburger Skillet Meal due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (dairy) not listed in the product packaging. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to […]
Easter Egg Hunt and Open House offers fun for everyone at Riley County Health Department
(Riley County, KS – March 27, 2023) The Riley County Health Department is helping the Easter Bunny this year by hosting their own Easter Egg Hunt & Open House this Saturday, April 1st from 9-11 AM at 2101 Claflin Road in Manhattan. Kids ages 10 and under are invited to participate in the egg hunt, […]
3 Emerging Risks on the Horizon for the U.S. Farm Supply Sector
Likely crop cycle downturn in 2024 will usher in new set of challenges for ag retailers DENVER (March 27, 2023)—The outlook for agricultural retailers is generally favorable for 2023 following a year of record profits in 2022. However, the sector faces an emerging set of risks that could depress profit margins and challenge traditional business […]
Webinar to address grass turnout in Western Kansas
COLBY, Kan. – Kansas State University Western Kansas Research and Extension Centers will host a webinar on April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. CT on decision making for grass turnout in Western Kansas. In many areas of the state grass growth was very limited last year and continuing dry conditions in recent months raise […]