K-State to host training leading to BQA certification
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has planned meetings in four locations to provide cattle producers with certification through the Beef Quality Assurance program. Officials with K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry said BQA is a nationally coordinated, state-implemented program that offers education for cattle producers on up-to-date […]
Registration open for K-State College of Education’s Virtual Summer STEAM Academy
MANHATTAN — Registration is officially open for the third annual Virtual Summer STEAM Academy, the Kansas State University College of Education summer program that provides engaging, hands-on learning for middle school students in Kansas, nationwide and worldwide. The camp is from 9 a.m. to noon June 5-22, and the course offerings cover STEAM, or science, […]
K-State Salina’s Scholarship Patrol has awarded more than $13 million to students in 5 years
SALINA — For a fifth-straight year, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus completed the Scholarship Patrol, a campaign that awards scholarship money to first-year and transfer students who will be attending the campus. Scholarship Patrol is an annual effort put forth by K-State Salina’s admissions staff, who travel to parts of the state […]
Dahlia Imports, LLC Recalls Raw Bone-in Goat Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 – Dahlia Imports, LLC, a Newark, N.J. firm, is recalling approximately 96,624 pounds of raw bone-in goat products imported into the United States from Australia that were not presented for import reinspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.The frozen, raw bone-in goat items were imported […]
K-State leads the way for on-campus academic and industry collaboration with the Edge expansion
MANHATTAN — The Edge, the state-of-the-art collaboration district that creates a pathway for future talent and growth at Kansas State University and across the region, has reached another milestone by receiving approval to build additional commercial office space at 1960 Kimball Ave. The 80,000-square-foot building will provide office space to 250 employees, increasing total office […]
K-State doctoral student to represent university at regional Three Minute Thesis competition
MANHATTAN — Abigail Kreznor, doctoral student in chemistry, Woodstock, Illinois, won first place at Kansas State University’s Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT, competition for her presentation, “Moving Brain Cancer: Studying cells in inexpensive ways.” As the first-place winner, Kreznor received a $500 scholarship and will represent K-State in the 2023 Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools’ […]
Sen. Moran Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – co-chair of the Senate Army Caucus and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) – cosponsored the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. This legislation was introduced by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) John […]
Attorney General Drummond encourages contractor fraud awareness during National Consumer Protection Week
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 6, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is encouraging Oklahoma residents to be on the lookout for contractor fraud, especially in the wake of last month’s tornadoes and severe storms. Drummond’s warning is part of National Consumer Protection Week, a time designated for helping people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds […]
USCHI’s 40th Anniversary Annual Convention Breaks Attendance Records
Sylvia, Kan. — U.S. Custom Harvesters (USCHI) kicked off their 40th anniversary from February 2-4, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska at their Annual Convention. This year saw a record-breaking attendance as 1,147 members and vendors gathered for the event. The convention opened with a keynote address from Farm Babe Michelle Miller. […]
Sen. Marshall, Rep. Arrington Request Changes to Phase II of USDA’s Emergency Relief Program
(Washington, D.C., March 3, 2023) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and U.S Representative Jodey Arrington are leading a bicameral group of elected officials in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build on the successes on Phase I of its Emergency Relief Program (ERP) rollout. In a new letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, […]