K-State Feed & Pet Food Science

04/29/2026

Kennedy Coffin has great things to say about the Feed and Pet Food Science Major in her recent interview! Check it out!

Kansas State University is home to the only four-year feed and pet food science degree in the nation. With roughly 20 students currently enrolled in the major, Chad Paulk, associate professor of feed science and management, says the niche program allows students hands-on experience making the feed a...

04/28/2026

It was great to welcome Duane Keast from Dodge Industrial back to campus this spring to engage with our Feed and Pet Food Science students on bearings and gearboxes. This visit provided an excellent opportunity for students to interact with an industry expert and gain practical insight into maintaining reliable facility operations.

04/28/2026

Save the date for an event you won’t want to miss! 🎉

Before we turn the page and move into the Western Star Global Grain and Food Innovation Center, we’re coming together to celebrate the place that shaped generations. Join us October 2–3, 2026, as we honor 66 incredible years of Shellenberger Hall; its history, its people, and the legacy that will carry forward into the future. 💜

Let’s give Shellenberger the sendoff it deserves. More details coming soon! Kansas State University K-State College of Agriculture

04/26/2026

The K-State Feed and Pet Food Science Program appreciates Dan Bruenderman and Jeremy Snyder from Mole Master Services Corporation for visiting the feed mill this spring semester to provide hands-on training in ingredient bin cleaning. This was an excellent experiential learning opportunity for our students and a great example of industry engagement in action.

03/14/2026

This week, Ph.D. student Garrett Friesen took the stage at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest Conference, competing against top Ph.D. students from across the region! His research, "Standardized Ileal Digestibility of Crude Protein and Amino Acids in Corn, White Sorghum, and Red Sorghum Fed to Growing Pigs," earned him an impressive 2nd place finish. 🐖

Way to represent, Garrett! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! 👏💜

03/02/2026

Join us for our next Feed Science Meeting🌾💜
• 3/3/2026
• 5:30 PM
•Shellenberger 301
Dinner’s on us — see you there!
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02/24/2026

02/13/2026

The K-State Agricultural Education agricultural and occupational and health class let our Feed Tech II class join their demonstration on hearing protection and confined space. We enjoyed learning about how to keep our employees safe!

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

K-State students should make a plan to submit their K-State Scholarship Network application by the relevant priority date 👇
February 1: Incoming freshmen
March 15: Incoming transfer, international, graduate and continuing students

Why KSN? It's students' chance to be connected to K-State scholarships, including those from their college or department!

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