AgReport - Current Issue

The Bidwell Fountain

The new fountain in the K-State Gardens was sponsored by Ann Bidwell in honor of Orville Bidwell, professor emeritus of agronomy. It will be dedicated at All-University Open House.

Fall 2011 Issue:
Help for the Hungry
Through SWIPE Out Hunger and Heifer International, students help hungry families around the world.
PLANET Student Career Days
The Department of Horticulutre, Forestry and Recreation hosted the PLANET Student Career Days during spring break.
K-State to Play Key Role in $25 Million Research Effort
Seventeen K-Stateers will work with researchers across the country to study Shiga-toxin E. coli.
Historic Milestones
The Morrill Act of 1862 established the land-grant university system.
CARET Gems
Alumni Steve Irsik and Connie Kays meet with legislators to promote K-State teaching, research and extension programs.
Connected
The college uses social media to stay in touch with current and prospective students, parents, alumni, friends, and stakeholders.
Speaking from Experience: Aumni Fellow Jim Riemann
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture shares lifelong career experiences with College of Agriculture students.
Honoring Distinguished Alumnae
Three successful women with very different career paths were honored by the college in fall 2011.
Plus Updates on Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Building Projects

News from the College of Agriculture:

John Floros Named Dean and Director
A renowned food scientist and academic leader will become the new dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension on Aug. 1. Read more

Update on O. H. Kruse Feed Technology Innovation Center
Construction of the new feed technology innovation center has begun and should be completed in mid-2013. Read more

Reopening grocery stores in rural communities benefits towns
The Rural Grocery Initiative has helped establish grocery stores in several Kansas towns.Read more

Jack McClaskey (BS '49), 91, Girard, died April 5, 2012 Read more

K-State to Play Key Role in $25 Million Beef Safety Research Effort
It will focus on ways to reduce the occurrence and public health risks from Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.Read more

Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day Planned for May 3
K-State’s Southeast Agricultural Research Center will host the field day at the unit's Mound Valley location. Read more
Kansas Community Working Together to Improve Teens’ Health
Liberal High School students are participating in Walk Kansas.Read more

Canola Tours Scheduled in Several Kansas Locations
Field tours allow canola producers and those interested in growing it to view the crop. Read more

Scientists’ Study Paves Way For Safer Insect Control
An entomologist studies insect species' genes to target with insecticides safer for humans and the environment. Read more

David Mengel Chosen to Lead American Society of Agronomy
His term as president-elect begins Jan. 1, 2013, and he will assume the role of president Jan. 1, 2014.Read more

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