K-State economists to speak on state of American agriculture, carbon credits
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A pair of Kansas State University agricultural economists will give updates on the state of the U.S. agricultural economy, and the state of carbon credit programs, during the 58th annual Mid America Farm Expo in Salina March 22-24. The annual event, considered one […]
Sens. Marshall, Scott Reintroduce Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act
(Washington, D.C., March 8, 2023) – Today, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Rick Scott (FL) reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, which would provide federal law enforcement with additional power to fight back against the drug cartels by formally designating them as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The bill follows yesterday’s tragic news that two […]
Support Grows for Sen. Marshall Measure to Uphold Integrity in U.S. Immigration System
(Washington, D.C., March 8, 2023) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., now joined by his colleagues U.S. Senators Ted Budd (NC), Mike Braun (IN), Mike Crapo (ID), Ted Cruz (TX), Bill Hagerty (TN), Josh Hawley (MO), Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS), Mike Lee (UT), James Risch (ID), and Rick Scott (FL), has reintroduced a Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to repeal the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) public charge rule. […]
Livescan fingerprinting now available at the Kansas Insurance Departmen
Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced, today, that the Kansas Insurance Department is now accepting appointments for livescan fingerprinting. Applicants who are pursuing their license can now complete the fingerprinting requirement at the Department’s office in Topeka via a livescan fingerprinting machine. “Livescan fingerprinting is another improvement the Department has implemented to […]
Wildflowers bring bursts of color to home landscapes
K-State horticulture expert suggests planting a blend of grasses and wildflowers By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Wildflowers offer variety and color to a home landscape. In addition to eye appeal, they can survive in soils containing a wide range of chemistry pH and with varying numbers of sunny […]
Bird Safety: K-State wildlife expert shares tips for reducing window collisions
Nearly 1 billion birds die each year from impact with windows, says K-State’s Ricketts By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Homeowners who plan to make shiny windows part of spring cleaning chores may want to re-think how that’s done. That is, at least, if they also enjoy the variety […]
K-State awards Kassebaum Scholarships to four high school seniors
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has awarded Kassebaum Scholarships to four high school seniors. The scholarship competition was conducted earlier this semester. K-State received a significant number of applications, and a selection committee chose 10 student finalists to interview for the Kassebaum Scholarship. Of those interviewed, Thaddaeus Blakley, Hutchinson, a senior at Hutchinson Senior High […]
Three high school seniors earn K-State’s Presidential Scholarship
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the largest scholarship award in the state, to three high school seniors. Winners of the $20,000-per-year Presidential Scholarship, worth $80,000 over four years, are Tristan Willson, Olathe, a senior at Olathe North High School and recipient of the Vanier Family Business Administration Best of Kansas […]
K-State scientists publish long-term research about woody vegetation and grassland ecology
MANHATTAN — New research from a team of Kansas State University scientists links increased woody vegetation to declining stream quality in grasslands. “Trajectories and state changes of a grassland stream and riparian zone after a decade of woody vegetation removal” has been published in Ecological Applications, the applied journal of the Ecological Society of America. […]
Kansas tourism director outlines opportunities for state’s communities
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – The director of tourism in Kansas says that many of the state’s communities are in a good position to capitalize on trends that have emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic. Bridgette Jobe said that while some of the trends actually began before the pandemic, […]