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K-State Research Provides New Insight into Mosquito Immune Systems

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bianca Morejon and Kristin Michel already know what you think when they mention they are mosquito researchers.But even though these tiny insects are considered serious pests, the pair of Kansas State University biologists insist there's much to be learned about immunology,... Read More.

K-State Lab Remains Vigilant Toward Protecting Food Systems

Tuesday, May 6

University is part of national plant biosecurity effortMANHATTAN, Kan. — Americans trust the safety and security of their food.Kansas State University plant pathologist Jim Stack says our trust is well-founded, pointing to a series of checks and balances that help to ensure that... Read More.

Divided Commission Votes Against Pursuing Regulation of Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems in Unzoned Reno County Areas

Wednesday, April 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A divided Reno County Commission Wednesday voted to not pursue regulation of commercial and industrial solar systems in the unzoned areas of Reno County, which is basically most areas west of K-14 excluding areas surrounding Nickerson and South Hutchinson.Commissioner Randy... Read More.

The unpredictability of U.S. food systems

Monday, February 3

Rising food costs and economic challenges have made access to healthy food more diffuclt across the U.S. Ryan Kornegay is a biological specialist for the Institute of Food and Agriculture within USDA. “It’s one thing to be able to have food, but then to... Read More.

Ag research closing profitability gap in sustainable cropping systems

Wednesday, January 22

An agricultural researcher says the profitability gap between sustainable and traditional cropping systems is narrowing. Brook Wilke with MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research tells Brownfield managing a five-crop rotation with a suite of conservation practices has not been easy in the first few years of the... Read More.

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg wants to persuade the 2025 Kansas Legislature to allocate $1 billion of the state’s revenue surplus... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Replacement of HVAC Control Systems for the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and Health Department

Wednesday, September 25

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno county Commissioners Wednesday approved replacement of the HVAC control systems for the Courthouse and the adjoining Law Enforcement Center and Health Department whose systems are interconnected. The existing system was installed in 2008 as part of an... Read More.

SurePoint Ag Systems and Tank Connection Receive Top Awards During Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Atwood-based SurePoint Ag Systems has won the 2023 Governor’s Award of Excellence and Tank Connection in Parsons earned the Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. Businesses and individuals from... Read More.