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NBAF, located in Manhattan, Kansas, succeeds the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York, which has been a cornerstone in protecting American agriculture. In this episode, we explore how the facility is set to enhance the nation's biosecurity and unique additions to make a positive impact on the swine industry. We'll hear from key stakeholders who played a role in bringing NBAF to the Midwest, including Dr. Chad Mire, research leader for foreign arthropod-borne animal disease research unit with the Agricultural Research Service, and Dr. Robin Holland, the director of the foreign animal disease diagnostic laboratory with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within the USDA.

In this episode, host Brittany Greco sits down with Julie Brewer, S&T's Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology, to discuss all things S&T. During the conversation, Julie talks about S&T's efforts to support the first responder community, discusses the organization's new Frontier Campaigns, and goes over S&T's mission and how the Directorate is able to accomplish it. Julie also shares her unique career journey through S&T, talks about her first project building the National Bio and Agro-Defense building—a $1.2 billion facility in Manhattan, Kansas, and shares why she decided to pursue management and which leadership style resonates with her most.

In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, hosted by Dr. Spencer Wayne of Pipestone Veterinary Services, listeners are treated to a fascinating discussion with Dr. Maggie Behnke, Director of the Animal Resources Unit and attending veterinarian at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. Dr. Karyn Havas, PIPESTONE's Director of Foreign Animal Disease also joins the conversation.   Dr. Behnke provides an in-depth look at NBAF, an advanced research facility dedicated to studying and combating the world's most dangerous animal diseases. The facility, which will replace the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center, is designed to protect the U.S. from transboundary, emerging, and zoonotic diseases that threaten the food supply, agricultural economy, and public health. With stringent safety protocols, NBAF features biosafety level-2, -3 and -4 containment laboratories. It's BSL-4 containment spaces have the highest level of safety protocols and are capable of housing large livestock — a first for the United States. NBAF's capabilities allow USDA to expand its research and diagnostic mission with foot-and-mouth disease to also include diseases like Japanese encephalitis and Nipah virus.   The conversation highlights NBAF's crucial role in rapid diagnostics, research on disease transmission, and vaccine development. Dr. Wayne and his guests discuss the strategic location of NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas and emphasize the facility's transparency and public engagement efforts, ensuring community trust and safety. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge work at NBAF and its significant impact on the pork industry and beyond.  

The Department of Homeland Security last year completed a big project in Manhattan — Manhattan, Kansas, that is. Construction finished, the Science and Technology directorate cut the ribbon to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility there. And it came in under budget, which has produced a sort of financial echo. For a review of what it is and why its important, National Bio and Agro Defense Facility Program Manager Tim Barr joins the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Homeland Security last year completed a big project in Manhattan — Manhattan, Kansas, that is. Construction finished, the Science and Technology directorate cut the ribbon to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility there. And it came in under budget, which has produced a sort of financial echo. For a review of what it is and why its important, National Bio and Agro Defense Facility Program Manager Tim Barr joins the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a critical part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is a state-of-the-art laboratory designed to protect the United States from emerging agricultural threatsNBAF is an integral part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and stands at the forefront of protecting the United States' agricultural and food systems. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, NBAF is set to replace the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center, offering advanced capabilities to combat biological threats to livestock and agriculture. To shed light on this vital institution, we spoke with Stephanie Jacques, Public Affairs Specialist at NBAF.NBAF represents a significant leap in the United States' biosecurity infrastructure. The facility is equipped with BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories, which are capable of handling the most dangerous pathogens affecting both livestock and humans. These advanced labs enable researchers to study diseases like foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, and African swine fever, among others.NBAF's mission extends beyond research. The facility also focuses on diagnostics, training, and partnerships with other federal agencies, international bodies, and the private sector. This comprehensive approach ensures that NBAF is not only a center for scientific discovery but also a pivotal player in the global fight against agro-bio threats.One of the key roles of NBAF is to stay ahead of emerging threats. The facility's researchers are engaged in continuous surveillance and study of new pathogens that could potentially devastate the agricultural sector. By understanding these threats early, NBAF can help develop timely responses to mitigate their impact.As NBAF prepares to become fully operational, the focus is on expanding its capabilities and continuing to build a resilient agricultural defense system. The facility's cutting-edge research and collaborations will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of the nation's food supply for years to come.Stephanie Jacques is a public affairs specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). As part of NBAF's communications team, Mrs. Jacques works connect NBAF scientists with the public -- especially the local and agricultural communities -- to build trust and communicate NBAF's mission, accomplishments and safety measures. Mrs. Jacques has a Bachelor of Science in agricultural communications and a minor in biology from Kansas State University. She also is a Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program Class IX graduate.For more information about the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and its mission, visit the USDA's official NBAF webpage at usda.gov/nbaf. #biosecurity #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comThis episode is sponsored by INTENT - Collect and interpret geospatial agronomic data with speed, precision, and scale. Learn more at https://intent.agWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!The ultimate destination for online farm equipment auctions!Visit https://agr.fyi/fastline-auctionsRegister for the July 13, 2023 webinar at https://NorthAmericanAg.com/fastline-webinarSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

Chinch Bugs Summer Pneumonia and NBAF Finding the Right Potting Media   00:01:05 – Chinch Bugs: Jeff Whitworth, Extension field crop entomologist, begins the show with information about chinch bugs. Now is the time that producers should be checking their fields and thinking about when they are planting sorghum. Crop Insects in Kansas Book   00:12:06 – Summer Pneumonia and NBAF: A discussion about summer pneumonia with Gregg Hanzlicek, director of production animal field investigations in the diagnostic lab at K-State, continues today's show. It is a fairly new respiratory disease that impacts calves. We are also hear from the USDA as Manhattan, Kansas has recently welcomed the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory   00:23:05 – Finding the Right Potting Media: Wrapping up today's show is K-State nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, as she provides tips for choosing the best potting media for outdoor use.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Over the last two decades, the US livestock industry has had some painful encounters with foreign animal diseases– from High Path Avian Influenza and its impact on the poultry industry to “mad cow” to the current looming fear of African Swine Fever. One of the most challenging things about these kinds of highly transmissible and dangerous diseases is how difficult they are to study, and how vulnerable that absence of information can leave the industry. But in the last few weeks, USDA has opened a new facility in Kansas that promises to help close that information gap.DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton joins us today to discuss his rare first look at the new National Bio and Agro-Defense facility near the Kansas State campus in Manhattan. He got a chance to discuss the facility's top security priorities, learn how the latest, state-of-the-art technology will aim to keep the facility, and US ag, and see for himself how diseases will be studied as the facility gets up and running. Plus, he'll dive into the planned vaccine development work, and highlight the history of protecting US livestock from foreign disease.

Chillin' in the Statehouse is feeling celebratory, as they wish the Topeka Capital-Journal's Jason Tidd well as he prepares to get married. Jason and Andrew Bahl of the Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down Republicans backing off threats to sue over Gov. Laura Kelly's line-item veto of the school budget. Jason, meanwhile, discusses his trip to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and breaks down what the facility will look like (without getting arrested, anyway).  Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play and be sure to read the Topeka Capital-Journal's Statehouse coverage at cjonline.com

Chillin' in the Statehouse is feeling celebratory, as they wish the Topeka Capital-Journal's Jason Tidd well as he prepares to get married. Jason and Andrew Bahl of the Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down Republicans backing off threats to sue over Gov. Laura Kelly's line-item veto of the school budget. Jason, meanwhile, discusses his trip to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and breaks down what the facility will look like (without getting arrested, anyway).  Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play and be sure to read the Topeka Capital-Journal's Statehouse coverage at cjonline.com

Chillin' in the Statehouse is feeling celebratory, as they wish the Topeka Capital-Journal's Jason Tidd well as he prepares to get married. Jason and Andrew Bahl of the Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down Republicans backing off threats to sue over Gov. Laura Kelly's line-item veto of the school budget. Jason, meanwhile, discusses his trip to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and breaks down what the facility will look like (without getting arrested, anyway).  Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play and be sure to read the Topeka Capital-Journal's Statehouse coverage at cjonline.com

00:00 - Segment 1 13:59 - Segment 2 23:12 - Segment 3 31:21 - Segment 4 In segments 1 & 2 we visited with guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, including NBAF Deputy Director Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Public Affairs Specialist Stephanie Jacques as we recapped the May 24 NBAF ribbon cutting and May 18 media tour of the facility, with perspective from KMAN's Kate Kennedy, who attended the media tour and Brandon Peoples, who attended the ribbon cutting. In segments 3 & 4, we visited with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tuttle Creek Lake Operations Project Manager Brian McNulty to discuss updates at the lake, including lake levels and management, recreation and camping opportunities and current and upcoming construction projects at the dam.

5-30-23 AJ DailyAngus Foundation Honors Breed's Anniversary With Celebratory EventsAdapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications Beltway Beef Podcast: Behind the Badge: The Special Rangers Protecting the Cattle Industry Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Adapted from a release by the USDA Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

This week's Agri-Biz Show features news about the new farm bill's price tag and the odds of its passage this fall. USDA and the Department of Homeland Security broke ground on a new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Kansas, and the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an important decision on the EPA's Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shared results of its Agricultural Credit Conditions Survey for the first quarter of 2023, and U.S. potato exports set a new record in 2022 despite some obstacles in Japan's market. The American Farm Bureau signed new MOU's on the Right to Repair for farm machinery with two new manufacturers, Ford says it's keeping AM radio in new vehicles, and the National Cattlemen Beef Association is concerned about legislation known as the “OFF Act” regarding national commodity checkoff programs.  Hosted by Rusty Halvorson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're wrapping up the week with a day at The Big Show Garage! Controlled Ponds of Iowa owner Nick Coburn joins us with an update on the treatment of the pond at the garage that we began on the show at the end of April. He talks about the steps of identifying the issue and treating it. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments joins the program with market analysis leading into the long holiday weekend, which he says may lead to a volatile trade day next Tuesday. David Geiger ends the hour with a report on the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) facility with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, and USDA Undersecretary Jennifer Moffit.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the ribbon cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 16:14 Segment 3 - 26:48 On Tuesday's edition of In Focus, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joins us to preview tomorrow's ribbon cutting at the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF). USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams visits with us about end of the year activities, graduation and summer programs. USD 475 Geary County Superintendent Reginald Eggleston visits with us about his district's end of the year activities and summer programs.

Price Increases in the Cattle Markets One of a Kind Internship Opportunity with BioKansas and NBAF Frogs in Kansas   00:01:04 – Price Increases in the Cattle Markets: Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, begins today's show with the latest information for this week's cattle market update. He shares insight on the price increases seen in the market during the later half of last week and provides information on the USDA's new Cattle Contracts Library resource. More information from Lee on the Cattle Contracts Library USDA's Cattle Contracts Library   00:12:18 – One of a Kind Internship Opportunity with BioKansas and NBAF: Today we also discuss an exciting new internship program for students with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and BioKansas. BioKansas president and CEO, Sonia Hall, and NBAF communications director, Katie Pawlosky, share information on the opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM through this program. Internship focus areas available include animal science, cybersecurity, communications, physics, veterinary medicine and more. More information on the program and the application   00:23:13 – Frogs in Kansas: We end today's show with K-State fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken discussing frogs and toads in Kansas. He shares that 22 species span the state and the roles that they can play in our ponds.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.  

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:53 Segment 3 - 26:31 On Thursday's edition of In Focus we spoke with National Bio and Agro Defense Facility officials including Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and special guest Dr. Steve Kappes, associate administrator of USDA Agricultural Research Service's Office of National Programs. Dr. Kappes spoke about watching NBAF develop from the ground up and thoughts on the facility's future. Dr. Burton spoke on the timeline of events for NBAF and Pawlosky spoke to networking happening between other scientific groups. Executive Director of the Governor's Military Council Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins sat down with us to reflect on growing tensions with China, the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine and legislation under discussion in Topeka tied to the military community.

8000 Kicks is a Portuguese hemp shoe company founded by Bernardo Carreira and his grandmother Otilia. This week on the hemp podcast we talk to Carreira about the company and why he wanted to make shoes from hemp. “Cannabis fiber happens to be one of the most sustainable, durable natural fibers in the world,” he said. “And fashion is one of the biggest polluters in the world, so it seems like you have a pretty amazing, clear solution for a very big problem.” Today's show offers a unique look at the global hemp supply chain and a reminder that China is still the dominant player in hemp for textiles. “The first hemp we were buying was from France. And then we were buying from Romania,” Carriera said. “But then we realized that the best hemp in the world was in China.” China is far ahead of the rest of the world on hemp textiles, he said, because the Chinese never banned hemp the way the rest of the world did in the 20th Century. While the world lost 80 years of hemp production and development, China never skipped a beat. Carreira said he is hopeful that one day he will be able to source his raw materials from European or American producers, thereby cutting down on manufacturing time and shipping cost. Carreira's grandmother Otilia, co-founder of the company, has a lifetime of experience working in the textile industry in Portugal, but Carreira said she was not at all on board with his original idea of making shoes from hemp because of the marijuana stigma around hemp. But examining hemp fabric first hand she saw that hemp had nothing to do with drugs and was a very interesting material, full of possibilities, Carreira said. 8000 Kicks makes several lines of men's and women's shoes and boots, as well as various accessories like backpacks, hats, wallets and socks. Carreira has offered to giveaway a pair of hemp boots to one lucky listener of the podcast. Get the details by listening to the whole show at lancasterfarming.com or by phone at 857-385-7946 or wherever you get your podcasts. 8000Kicks https://www.8000kicks.com/ 8000 Kicks Chelsea Boot Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dopekicks/8000kicks-the-waterproof-vegan-boots Industrial Hemp Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/industrialhemppodcast/ News Nuggets NoCo Hemp Expohttps://www.nocohempexpo.com/ March 8 is National Bio-based Products Dayhttps://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/NBPD.xhtml USDA's Value-Added Producer grant Programhttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants More Grant's from USDA's Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP)https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lamp Thanks to Our Sponsors: Mpactful Ventures https://www.mpactfulventures.org/ INDHEMP https://indhemp.com/

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 12:57 Segment 3 - 20:16 Segment 4 - 31:56 On Thursday's edition of In Focus, we were joined by guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility as well as the Kansas Governor's Military Council. The first half of the program welcomed NBAF Communications Director Katie Pawlosky as well as Dr. Robin Holland, Head of diagnostic services for the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (FADDL) at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. The latter half featured Governor's Military Council Executive Director Perry Wiggins to discuss the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, deployment at Fort Riley, as well as training and recruitment needs for the Army and U.S. military in general.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:08 Segment 3 - 23:02 Segment 4 - 39:18 Thursday's edition of In Focus welcomed guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility as well as Manhattan's Convention and Visitors Bureau. The first two segments welcomed on NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky, as well as NBAF Supervisory Engineer and Facilities Unit Director Jeff Brakke. The latter half of the program, we were joined by CVB Executive Director Karen Hibbard.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 13:34 Segment 3 - 23:18 Segment 4 - 34:13 Thursday's edition of In Focus featured guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility and the Governor's Military Council. NBAF joined the program for the first half, with Dr. Lisa Hensley joining regular guests Dr. Ken Burton and Katie Pawlosky. Hensley discussed her role as NBAF zoonotic and emerging disease research unit leader. Dr. Burton, NBAF Deputy Director, also gave an update on facilities and their progress to full operations. The latter half of the program welcomed Governor's Military Council Executive Director Perry Wiggins. He discussed his recent travels around the state and the unveiling of the Gold Star Monument in Topeka, as well as potential deployments and soldier movement and increased competition with nations like Russia and China.

The pro-abortion group Jane's Revenge is posting flyers around Washington, DC calling for riots in response the Supreme Court's expected ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. 5) Jane's Revenge calls for “night of rage” if SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade; 4) Israel heads for fifth election in 3-1/2 years; 3) UN food aid rations for refugees cut in half; 2) Construction of new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility complete; 1) VP Kamala Harris tells children at Juneteenth event that black Americans were enslaved for 400 years—which would mean they weren't free until 2019.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:07 Segment 3 - 22:36 Segment 4 - 29:37 Thursday's edition of In Focus featured guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, Manhattan Special Olympics and Governor's Military Council Exec. Dir. Perry Wiggins. NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and NBAF Attending Veterinarian and Animal Resource Unit Lead Dr. Maggie Behnke joined the show for the first two segments. The trio talked about the ARU's job at the installation, when animals will begin entering the facility, as well as the next steps for NBAF now that construction is complete. Brandon Peoples also got a chance to check in with Manhattan Special Olympics in advance of their trip to Orlando, Florida. The show closed in the last segment with KMAN's regular visit with Perry Wiggins, fresh off a call with Gov. Kelly.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 11:42 Segment 3 - 22:07 Segment 4 - 33:41 Thursday's In Focus featured guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility as well as Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins (ret.) from the Governor's Military Council. In the first two segments, NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton and Communications Director Katie Pawlosky were joined by special guest Dr. Muzafar Makhdoomi, associate director of the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (FAADL). The latter two, Executive Dir. Wiggins joined the show to talk Military Appreciation Month as well as Mental Health Month and its relevance to veterans and the military community. Friday's guests include Rep. Mike Dodson as well as representatives of K-State Research and Extension and Walk Kansas.

In this week's CoffeeTalk, we're sitting down with Katie Pawlosky, Communications Director for The National Bio and Agro-defense facility (NBAF), a new 574,000 square foot biocontainment laboratory facility that will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for developing vaccines, performing diagnostics, and developing countermeasures against large animal foreign animal diseases and zoonotic diseases. We're also joined by Stephanie Jacques. We'll be having a one-of-a-kind conversation about a facility that is the first-of-its-kind. Don't miss it! Grab your coffee and join us! For more information, visit http://www.agisuretrack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agisuretrack-coffee-talk/message

A Conversation with the New K-State President Dormant Lawn Overseeding     00:01:06—New K-State President (part 1)-- The dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, Richard Linton, who in February will become the next president at Kansas State University...in this first segment, he talks about his background as a food scientist and administrator at three other leading land-grant universities, which he says has helped prepare him for a top leadership role at a land-grant institution; and the great stock he puts into the land-grant foundation of teaching, research and Extension 00:12:10—New K-State President (part 2)—More from incoming K-State president Richard Linton, on his immediate-term and long-term aspirations for the university in service to agriculture and rural Kansas; the need for infrastructure upgrades in support of agricultural research and outreach as a priority at K-State; and the potential research and education collaboration he foresees between K-State and the National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility 00:23:06—Dormant Lawn Overseeding-- On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham goes over the steps to dormant overseeding a cool-season lawn here in early winter       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Photo: In 2017 — Hazard suits hang at the National Bio-safety Laboratory, Wuhan, the first lab on the Chinese mainland equipped for the highest level of biocontainment. Credit: Wuhan Virology Institute. CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow The non-transparent PLA biolabs & What is to be done? @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill Dr. Li-Meng Yan. Dr. Li-Meng Yan, a Chinese virologist who was based in Hong Kong before fleeing to America https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/02/new-report-says-covid-emerged-in-wuhan-months-earlier/  

This edition of the Life of Fitz podcast features host Tim Fitzgerald calling his friend and former Kansas State University president Jon Wefald, who altered the downward spiral of the university while serving as its leader from 1986 to 2009. Wefald and his wife, Ruth Ann, now live on Bay Lake, which is about two hours north of Minneapolis. During Wefald's tenure in Manhattan, he lifted enrollment from around 16,000 to 24,000, he elevated the University's ability to fundraise and earn research funding, built a new library and art museum, but he also refused to give up on the school's tragically bad football program and hired one more coach: Bill Snyder. Without Jon Wefald, what we now know as Kansas State's reality would be dramatically different and the school certainly wouldn't be a member of the Big 12 Conference. Why? Well, aside from the fact that dropping football would have pushed K-State out of the Big Eight, it was in big part thanks to Wefald's vision that the Big 12, a combination of the Big Eight and four former Southwest Conference schools, became reality. In addition to all of that, Wefald and former United States Senator Pat Roberts were the driving forces behind Manhattan landing the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, which is nearing completion due east of Bill Snyder Family Stadium on the edge of the Kansas State campus. *** Tim Fitzgerald is a sports journalist who writes, does TV, radio and is a long-time podcaster. He has served as publisher of GoPowercat.com, a website that focuses on Kansas State sports, for more than 20 years. Fitz also has stage 4 prostate cancer, so during the initial stages of the pandemic, his doctors have advised him to stay home and lay low. Now, Fitz is fully vaccinated and rejoining society, but his podcast lives on. Welcome to his life and the Life of Fitz podcast. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1! Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!  Make sure you subscribe to Life of Fitz at your favorite podcast provider, including Apple, Spotify or Amazon. Follow @LifeofFitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bio Technology Forum discussions on the Cownomics Technology for in-situ treatment for Drains Rejuvenation Ecologically speaking, Any natural structure or depression or cavity on the surface, wherein Earth is in bottom, Water on top of it and open to Air (atmosphere) is called a Waterbody. Ecology doesn't differentiate between river, pond, lake, rivulet, drain, canal, or reservoir, as long as the above definition is met, provided human being don't interfere with bottom lamination or top cover. On this planet, there are only three habitats – •Soil, •Water, and •Air And all three come in contact in the same order in a natural Waterbody. Thus A Waterbody is natural biggest pool of habitat for microorganisms, whose metabolic activities help in regeneration of natural resources on this planet. •Ecology is not just restricted to terrestrial, the cycle gets completed with all the five key elements of life on the planet •Our shortsightedness was limited to terrestrial life only therefore we couldn't visualize the role of Water & Air •All are linked and all are mandatory phases of the cycle all this and more in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vaidicsrijan/message

On today's show, I look at some various topics popular in the infectious disease news circles including Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). This story has dominated the news this cycle ever since the cases out of Minnesota were reported. Since then, cases from Texas, New York, Washington, Colorado and others have made the headlines. Earlier this week, I spoke to CIDRAP director Mike Osterholm, PhD about AFM and the situation in Minnesota. I also look at the resurgence of cholera in Yemen and the status of the National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. It's always great to report on successes we have in the battle against infectious diseases and I could report on one out of Vietnam. In the second half, I look at the WHO announcement that Vietnam and the Pacific islands of Palau and Wallis and Futuna eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. I also introduce you to an article from The Hill by Amesh Adalja, MD on ricin, in light of the recent attacks. The Outbreak News This Week Radio Show, the first and only radio program dedicated to infectious disease and health news and information, airs every Sunday at 1 pm ET in the Tampa Bay area on AM 1380 The Biz and online at http://1380thebiz.com/