TOPEKA, Kansas, June 21 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County. Students have completed requirements in the areas of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience (SAE) and F  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, June 21 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure. The project advances the Kelly administration's work to address the state's water quality and quantity needs. "By exploring every avenue for investment into our water infrastructure, we are making progress to address Kansas' water crisis  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 21 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A record-breaking number of Kansas service animals are now cleared for their vital work, thanks to the work of Kansas State University veterinarians. The ophthalmology team at K-State's Veterinary Health Center saw a record number of patients during the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event in May. This was the service's 15th year participating  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, June 21 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Agriculture welcomed two beef genetics trade teams in Kansas in June. The first team, from Argentina, embarked on a two-week tour of America's heartland to explore beef cattle genetics suited for diverse environments in Argentina. During their stay in Kansas, the team visited Dalebanks Angus Ranch in Eureka, Tiffany Cattle Co., Inc. in Herington, and Mushrush Ranches in St  more