Kansas State University

If farmers responded to fertilizer cost spikes by reducing application, the result could be lower yields of corn or soybeans.

Kansas State University officials say Jerome Tang’s dismissal was “for cause,” meaning the university will not pay an $18 million buyout to end the contract. Tang has said he plans to fight the firing.

Policies aim to get ahead of Legislature’s debate about weakening tenure rights

Public higher education administrators make high-stakes pitches to lawmakers

K-State leaders say they requested the change to comply with a new state law that requires state agencies to eliminate any policies or programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Trees and shrubs are invading prairies, hurting the wildlife and making it harder to ranch. Yet it's hard to know the full extent of the problem, so Kansas State University found a way to map it out on the cheap.

Pay raises approved unanimously by the Kansas Board of Regents range from 4% to 12% and come as most Kansas colleges have cut budgets and raised tuition to address projected enrollment declines.

College professionals who support underrepresented students have seen their work suddenly thrust into the political spotlight. It's part of an effort to clamp down on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas.

Another year of dry conditions could hurt production for farmers growing crops and raising livestock in the region.