Author: Trish Svoboda

American Royal’s New Campus in KCK Aims to Expand Agricultural Outreach Nationwide
The American Royal Association is building a new campus in Kansas City, Kansas, west of the West Bottoms. During an interview with KFRM, Maggie Morfeld,

Kansas House Approves Budget Bill Cutting $162 Million, Marking First Spending Reduction in Five Years
The Kansas House recently approved a state budget bill that allocates $162 million less than the amount recommended by Gov. Laura Kelly. The bill, which

Senators Moran and Blumenthal Introduce Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act to Expand Benefits for National Guard and Reservists
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal, the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, have introduced the Guard and Reserve

CVA Celebrates 2025 as International Year of Cooperatives, Emphasizing Unity and Sustainability in Agriculture
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025), recognizing the crucial role cooperatives play in economic growth and

Kansas Awards Over $26 Million in Grants for Water Projects and Community Support
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced the latest recipients of the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302 Grant Programs, which will distribute

Boost Breeding Success: Key Strategies for a Healthy, Productive Cow-Calf Herd
The health and success of your cow-calf herd start with proper care for your cows and heifers, says Dr. Dan Tracy, beef veterinarian with Zoetis.

K-State’s Cyber Pipeline Program Expands Computer Science Education Across Kansas, Focusing on Rural Schools
Nearly 20 years ago, Josh Weese had minimal exposure to computer science in high school, only learning basic HTML coding and robotics. Today, he’s working

KDOT Seeks Public Comments on Amendment to 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on an amendment to the FFY 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document. The STIP outlines

Kansas State Initiative Expands Nationwide to Support Rural Grocery Store Transitions Through Online Course
An idea developed at Kansas State University to support rural grocery stores in transitioning to new ownership has expanded into a network of resource providers

Soil Testing: A Key Step for Healthy Gardens and Lawns
Soil testing is often associated with identifying nutrient deficiencies, but it also helps determine if soil already has adequate nutrients. Basic tests measure pH levels