Day: December 27, 2024
UPU Industries the Only Round Bale Net Wrap Company in the U.S. Closes its Doors
UPU Industries, the sole manufacturer of round bale net wrap in the U.S., has ceased operations in Junction City as of December 4, 2024. Founded
Geary County Fish & Game taking Christmas Trees
Geary County Fish & Game Geary County Fish & Game Association has been doing its real Christmas tree recycling project for many years in the
HUD Releases Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
Today, December 27th, Federal officials released the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, providing a snapshot of homelessness across the U.S., including Kansas. The report, published
Ascension Cyberattack Affected an Estimated 5.6 Million Individuals
In May, a cyberattack targeting Ascension Via Christi hospitals, including the Manhattan location, affected approximately 5.6 million individuals, the company reported to federal regulators. Ascension
Some Migrating Geese in Kansas are Carrying the Bird Flu. Here’s What to do if You See a Sick Bird
Migrating birds often contribute to avian influenza outbreaks among wild birds and domestic poultry. Kansas officials are urging residents to avoid sick birds and properly
Study Finds Bison Reintroduction Boosts Prairie Biodiversity and Drought Resilience
Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies enhances plant biodiversity and improves drought resilience, according to a Kansas State University study based on 29 years of Flint
Proper Soil Sampling Key to Effective Fertilizer Use: Why One Sample Could Miss Critical Insights
When it comes to soil sampling, if you don’t do the sampling yourself, do you know where the samples are pulled from? According to Farm
Kansas Struggles to Distribute Funds Aimed at Preventing Youth from Entering Criminal Justice System
Kansas created a fund to help minors avoid the criminal justice system by supporting evidence-based programs, but some groups are having trouble accessing the money.
How Aquatic Life Survives Winter’s Freeze: Adaptations in Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians
As most natural elements become denser when they freeze, water behaves differently. When it reaches its freezing point of 32°F, it expands and becomes less
Noll Sets Kansas Corn Yield Record with 340.39 Bushels per Acre, Sudbeck Wins Inaugural Nitrogen Management Class
Alex Noll of Doniphan County set a new record in the 2024 Kansas Corn Yield Contest with a dryland yield of 340.39 bushels per acre.