Kansas State University

On April 7^th, the K-State Dairy Judging Team competed at the Southern National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest in Stillwater, OK. Students who participated at this contest include Brock Burgess, Vivian Lacey, Reagan Richards, Julia Searls, Rileigh Ballinger, Lauren Jones, Haley Nellis, and Sara Celeen (L-R). This marked the first contest for several students. We are excited to see all that they accomplish as the judging season progresses. Below are results from the contest.

2nd Team overall – Team A
4th Team overall – Team B

• Visiting Scholar Seminar: Rayane Lino, Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, will present “Impact of urea source and flint corn processing method on digestive parameters, ruminal fermentation, and nitrogen meabolism of Nellore heifers fed finishing diets” on Wednesday, April 24 at 3 p.m. in Call Hall 226.
• Meat Bingo: K-State ASI Graduate Student Association will be hosting Meat Bingo on Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Manhattan Brewing Company. Join them for a chance to win gift card bundles. A free drink is provided with the purchase of a bingo card. 1 Bingo Card is $20, 2 Bingo Cards is $30.
• Save-the-Date: The Department Undergraduate Research Symposium will be Friday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Leadership Studies Townhall.
• As part of the Office of International Program’s Vernon Larson Lecture Series, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Kudzai Mukumbi will be presenting “Agricultural Extension in the Digital Age: Insights from Land Grant Institutions” on April 23, 2025, at 3 pm in the Staley School of Leadership’s Town Hall. The lecture will be will be followed by a panel on Fulbright Programs and a reception. Register here.
• UPCOMING DEFENSE:
  • None at this time. 
• UPCOMING SEMINARS
  • Meat Science – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Weber 111
    • Wednesday, April 23 – Linnea Rimmer – Seminar: Exploring the role of mitochondria in muscle growth: more than just a powerhouse
    • Wednesday, April 30 – Chesney Effling – Journal Club: Cooking Method and USDA Quality Grade Affect Consumer Palatability and Flavor of Beef Strip Loin Steaks
    • Wednesday, May 7 – Daphane Poersch – Journal Club: Validation of Individual and Multiple-Sequential Interventions for Reduction of Microbial Populations during Processing of Poultry Carcasses and Parts.
  • Monogastic Seminar – Wednesday 12:30 p.m. in Call Hall 140
  • Wednesday, April 23 – Abigail Jenkins – Estimating the value of alternatives to corn in U.S. swine diets
  • Wednesday, April 30 – Sierra Collier – Implications of Undigestible Protein in the Post Wean Pig
  • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar – Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205.  
    • Monday, April 21– Tatiana Jones– “Pine Needle Abortion in Beef Cattle”
    • Monday, April 28 – Kelsey Pasch – “Ketosis in Dairy Cattle: Etiology, Prevention, and Economic Impact”
    • Monday, May 5 – Tasha Macholan – “Impact of Supplementation During Late Gestation on Calf Health and Productivity”
  • Animal Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Seminar – Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 121. 
    • Tuesday, April 29 – Elizabeth Dressler – “Genetic Parameter Estimation of Cashmere Fiber Characteristics”

  OPEN POSITIONS:

  Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

  None at this time.

  Unclassified Staff Position(s):

  • Farm Manager/Farm Shop & Operations Manager – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/farm-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states
  • Communications/Marketing Specialist – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/communications-marketing-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states-3b57273f-12e8-49d7-bffb-ae6962023002
  • Farm Manager/Purebred Beef Manager – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/farm-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states-0a7606ec-46fb-4d8a-9e86-cc682bb71a6c

  University Support Staff Position(s):

  None at this time.

  Department Student Employment Position(s):

  https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
  If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

  Professional Opportunities(s):

• The University of Tennessee, Precision Animal Health Faculty Position  https://apply.interfolio.com/165015
• Texas A&M University, Research Assistant – Learn more here.
• New Mexico State University, Extension Specialist/Livestock – Learn more here.
• University of Minnesota, General Livestock Manager, Animal Science – Learn more here.
• Iowa State University, David G. Topel and Jay-lin Topel Endowed Chair in Meat Science – Learn more here.