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.”
Rep. Mann Hosting Town Hall Meetings Across Big First District
“A fifth generation Kansan, Congressman Mann was elected to the 117th Congress of the United States House of Representatives in 2020 and serves the “Big First” District of Kansas. Congressman Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture and House Veterans Affairs Committees.”
AG Derek Schmidt Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Election Laws
“We have successfully defended these important election-integrity provisions in district court,” Schmidt said. “We will continue to provide them a vigorous defense as long as necessary to help ensure that Kansas elections are safe and secure.”
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to Provide $2 Million to Office of Juvenile Affairs to Fund Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Interventions
“State law requires part of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana excise tax revenue to fund anti-drug and rehabilitation programs. The $2 million for OJA’s research-based program comes from that funding. Licensed medical marijuana patients and caregivers pay the excise tax, plus state and local sales taxes, when making purchases at dispensaries.”
KDWP Offering Small Grants Related to Wildlife Diversity, Non-game Species
“Since 1980, we’ve been able to fund a variety of educational, research-based, and habitat projects related to non-game species, thanks to donations received through Chickadee Checkoff,” said Daren Riedle, KDWP wildlife diversity coordinator.”
Cattle Chat: Leasing Arrangements
“K-State ag economist offers steps to consider for cow or pasture leases”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Providing Children with Free, Basic Vision Screenings in Schools
“Bipartisan Legislation Improves Quality of Vision and Hearing Services in Kansas”
Sens. Moran, Blumenthal Honor Veterans who Helped with Evacuations from Afghanistan
“Afghanistan fell to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, resulting in a humanitarian and global security crisis. In the months following the collapse of Afghanistan, thousands of Americans, Afghans and foreign nationals sought refuge from the Taliban. The U.S. evacuation led to the greatest military airlift operation since World War II and the death of 13 American servicemembers.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Communities Join Economic Development and Revitalization Program
“Eureka, Newton, Topeka, and Valley Center Join Kansas Main Street Program”
K-State Research Suggests Probiotics May Pose Risks to Animal, Human Health
“Although probiotics are beneficial bacteria, some bacterial species can have unintended negative consequences,” Amachawadi said. “Our research has shown that Enterococcus faecium carries genes that confer resistance to antibiotics widely used in human medicine. Feeding such products to animals raises the possibility that the genes can be transferred to pathogenic bacteria and make them resistant to antibiotics, which can be passed on to humans.”