K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day Scheduled for March 3
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – A discussion on how U.S. farmers can navigate the carbon market will highlight Kansas State University’s 110th annual Cattlemen’s Day 2023, set for Friday, March 3 at Weber Hall in Manhattan. Jason Sawyer, the chief science officer for the East Foundation, is scheduled to […]
OSU Extension Awarded Funding to Add Native American Educator Roles
By Gail Ellis Stillwater, OK– The northeast district of Oklahoma State University Extension has received two Native American Agriculture Fund grants to support new and ongoing partnerships with multiple Native American tribes and nations in Oklahoma. NAAF provides funding to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support and advocacy services to support Native […]
Three Rural Kansas Higher Education Institutions Announce New Affiliation Initiative
By FHSU University Communications Hays, KS- Fort Hays State University (FHSU), North Central Kansas Technical College (NCK Tech), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) announced a new affiliation initiative to address demographic and economic challenges in rural Kansas. This affiliation initiative will focus on developing solutions in three key areas: Developing academic programs […]
2023 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators
Topeka, KS— Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award program. The 2023 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The educators will be honored at a special ceremony during the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) State […]
Cattle Chat: Cattle Care in Extreme Winter Temperatures
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— The extreme late December drop in temperatures drove many to retreat to the indoors to stay warm, but for beef cattle out on pasture, bedding in a warm barn is not always an option, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle […]
K-State Specialists Encourage Kansans to Test for Radon Exposure in Their Homes
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— There is nothing like a breath of fresh air, but what if that air in the house is tainted with radon? Long-term exposure to residential radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, said Brian Hanson, radon program coordinator and extension […]
K-State Research and Extension Seeks Input from Kansas Citizens
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– Officials with a statewide network that has provided unbiased, research-based information on issues important to Kansans for 108 years are reaching out to learn more about how the organization can best serve residents of the state. K-State Research and Extension has released a public survey […]
Heart of a Tiger: Amy Schmierbach’s Quest
By Tisa Mason Hays, KS – Once you become a parent, you never really quit being a parent. Any parent of a child with intellectual or developmental disabilities knows that their responsibilities will be extensive long after their son or daughter reaches adulthood. Supporting a child with special needs is often a life-long commitment comprising […]
Hofmeister Launches Online Portal Tracking School Districts’ Use of Federal Relief Funds
Oklahoma City, OK– Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that a new online portal is available for Oklahomans to track how school districts are using federal COVID relief funds. The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and public school districts in the state have spent down approximately 58 percent of the $2.3 billion […]
Kansas Teacher Shortage Prompts Calls for Higher Salaries, Paying Student Teachers
As Kansas faces the worst teacher shortage it’s ever known, one group says the state needs to raise teacher pay, elevate the profession and offer student teachers a paycheck. “Part of the problem is our salaries in education stink,” said Rick Ginsburg, dean of education at the University of Kansas. “Add to that working conditions that […]