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    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback applauded the Agriculture Appropriations Conference Committee for including funding for Kansas State University to begin working on NBAF research. "I'm excited for the official kick-off of NBAF research at K-State ... With today’s funding, K-State and the USDA can formally start their long-lasting research partnership. While the construction of NBAF will take a few years, it is imperative to begin transferring research to K-State as soon as possible." Last week, the Conference Committee approved $1.5 million for researchers to begin NBAF work already certified to be done at Kansas State University at current campus facilities prior to construction of the new NBAF lab. Full Article at 49 News Topeka
    I'm excited for the official kick-off of NBAF research at K-State ... With today’s funding, K-State and the USDA can formally start their long-lasting research partnership. While the construction of NBAF will take a few years, it is imperative to begin transferring research to K-State as soon as possible.
    Sam Brownback – Sam Brownback SOURCE: 49 News Topeka 1 month ago

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