K-State Releases Publications to Boost Kansas School Gardens
“Free online training planned March 31”
Cattle Chat: Maintaining Weight in Times of High Nutritional Demands
“K-State beef cattle experts offer ways to keep lactating cows in good body condition”
Oklahoma teachers smash DonorsChoose records, receive $6 million in CLASS grants
“Using federal pandemic relief funds, OSDE partnered with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to award public school teachers with grants up to $800 each. Response to the Classroom Learning and School Supplies (CLASS) grants surpassed expectations when the project opened on Feb. 4. The $6 million in grant funds were depleted in 3 days, setting a national record for DonorsChoose.”
New EPA Tool “ECHO Notify” Provides the Public with Customized Updates on Local Enforcement and Compliance Activities
“EPA is committed to empowering communities with the information they need to understand and make informed decisions about their health and the environment,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.”
Aerial Surveys to Document Lesser Prairie-Chicken Population Trends
“The surveys will be conducted by helicopter in locations chosen randomly within the lesser prairie-chicken range, which in Kansas includes most of the western third of the state.”
Department of Natural Resources Relocates
“The Nebraska Departments of Economic Development, Environment and Energy, and Agriculture along with three commodity boards will also occupy offices in the Fallbrook building.”
Evergy’s Transmission Delivery Charge increase takes effect April 1
“Kansas law allows electric utilities regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to recover costs associated with the transmission of electric power through a separate transmission delivery charge (TDC) on customer bills, without approval from the KCC.”
Lawmakers look ready to legalize medical marijuana, but likely won’t let Kansans vape or smoke it
“Kansas nearly passed legislation last year that would have legalized cannabis for medical use. If it does so this year, it may be available by early 2024.”
Cimarron National Grassland Plans Prescribed Burning for Areas in Morton County
“Fire is a natural occurrence that many ecosystems rely on to function in a healthy manner,” said Acting Cimarron National Grassland District Ranger Jeff Outhier.”
Study Places Value on Differences in Growth and Economics Between Barrows, Gilts
“Gilts are associated with 5.9% lower average daily gain, 11.4% lower average daily feed intake and 4.3% better feed efficiency compared to barrows,” said Faccin, who came to K-State from Brazil.”