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University of Nebraska researcher helping develop virtual replica corn field

Wednesday, October 2

A researcher at the University of Nebraska is helping develop the first virtual replica of a corn field. James Schnable tells Brownfield… “What we want the digital model to do is tell us a lot about how a plant is growing in a particular... Read More.

Live cattle mixed, waiting on direct business to develop

Wednesday, September 4

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, watching direct business, and feeders were lower on the higher move in corn. October lives closed $.05 lower at $179.22 and Select closed $.05 higher at $178.90. October feeders closed $1.87 lower at $237.45 and... Read More.

Cattle futures watching direct business develop

Wednesday, August 7

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were lower, waiting on the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $.22 higher at $179.27 and December live cattle closed $.07 higher at $178.12. September feeder cattle closed $1.67 lower at... Read More.

Using crop waste to develop biobased plastics

Wednesday, July 3

A southwest-Indiana based bioplastics company plans to use food waste from local farmers to create a fully biodegradable plastic. Brian Southern, founder and CEO of AgroRenew says there are no chemicals and no petroleum-based elements in their bioplastics. “It is actually, truly a 100%... Read More.

Live cattle close higher watching direct business develop

Thursday, June 13

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mixed watching direct business develop. August live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $179.50 and October lives closed $.65 higher at $181.70. August feeders closed $.10 lower at $257.47 and September feeders closed... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board Approves Memorandum of Understanding to Develop District Smart Solar Program

Tuesday, May 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with GRP Wegman to develop a smart solar program for the district. The project, for which USD 313 is not... Read More.

Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

Tuesday, August 1

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday (on July 31) that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop... Read More.

KU Researchers Develop App to Treat Eating Disorders

Monday, May 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - Researchers at the University of Kansas have created a smartphone app that can help treat eating disorders. The app uses existing eating disorder resources, but gives participants more control over when to access those materials. It also includes virtual check-ins... Read More.

Top Auto Industry Researcher Partners with McPherson College

Tuesday, January 24

MCPHERSON, KAN. – McPherson College will partner with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) — considered the most respected research source in the automotive industry — on a study exploring the future of transportation and mobility to create a new engineering, design, and mobility program... Read More.