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Happy Fun Fact Friday!Did you know corn is used in more than 4,000 everyday products?Corn goes far beyond the food on yo...
09/04/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know corn is used in more than 4,000 everyday products?

Corn goes far beyond the food on your plate. Its many uses include products like toothpaste, shampoo, crayons, and biodegradable plastics. That makes one of Kansas’ most important crops a part of everyday life in ways you might not expect.

Have a great game day weekend, Cats!

An exciting day for the K-State Department of Agronomy! đź’śYesterday, we celebrated the opening of the L. Eldon Gideon Agr...
08/21/2026

An exciting day for the K-State Department of Agronomy! đź’ś

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of the L. Eldon Gideon Agronomy Research and Innovation Complex.

This facility gives our faculty, staff, and students a place to continue developing practical solutions for Kansas agriculture through research, teaching, and Extension.

We're grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality and look forward to the discoveries and partnerships that will grow from this facility for years to come.

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K-State is expanding its capacity to develop crops, technologies and management strategies to support producers from Kansas to the world with the opening of the L. Eldon Gideon Agronomy Research and Innovation Complex.

Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for K-State Agronomy! You're invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for th...
07/20/2026

Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for K-State Agronomy! You're invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the L. Eldon Gideon Agronomy Research and Innovation Complex on Thursday, August 20.

Hear from university leaders, tour the new research complex, and enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while celebrating a facility designed to advance agricultural innovation for generations to come.

This next-generation complex will foster discovery and collaboration that strengthen agriculture, advance resilient crop production, and help protect the natural resources that sustain our future.

Please RSVP by August 13 using the link below. Questions? Contact the Office of the President at [email protected] or 785-532-6221.

https://my.kstategateway.com/s/event?recordId=a0MPZ000009TGAf&

07/08/2026
Happy Fourth of July from the Kansas State University Department of Agronomy!Today, we celebrate our nation’s independen...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Kansas State University Department of Agronomy!

Today, we celebrate our nation’s independence! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday spent with family, friends, and plenty of summer sunshine.

Happy Independence Day!

06/30/2026

Save the date for a ribbon cutting at the North Farm! L. Eldon Gideon Agronomy Research and Innovation Complex - Thursday, August 20, 2026. More details coming.

06/18/2026
This week Dr. Mary Beth Kirkham, Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, Dr. DeAnn Presley, and graduate student Isaac Nelson (left to ...
06/12/2026

This week Dr. Mary Beth Kirkham, Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, Dr. DeAnn Presley, and graduate student Isaac Nelson (left to right) presented research at the World Congress of Soil Science in Nanjing, China. 🌎

Happy Fun Fact Friday!Did you know Kansas wheat does much more than make bread?Wheat is a versatile crop that can be use...
06/05/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know Kansas wheat does much more than make bread?

Wheat is a versatile crop that can be used to make cereals, pasta, crackers, and many other food products. It’s even used in some adhesives and industrial products. From breakfast to school supplies, wheat plays a bigger role in everyday life than most people realize.

Have a fun weekend, Cats!

Happy Fun Fact Friday!Did you know even small w**ds can have a big impact on crop yields?Early in the growing season, w*...
05/29/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know even small w**ds can have a big impact on crop yields?

Early in the growing season, w**ds compete with crops for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Because young crops are especially vulnerable during this time, effective w**d management is critical to helping plants get off to a strong start and reach their full yield potential.

Have a great weekend, Cats!

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