Archive for October, 2009
NBAF Belongs in Kansas
In: Animal Health|Federal Research Lab|Kansas|KSU|Manhattan|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF
27 Oct 2009Here is a great video, produced by K-State, that highlights several of the reasons why Manhattan was chosen as the site for the NBAF.
Move NBAF Forward
In: Animal Health|Construction|DHS|Federal Research Lab|Kansas|KSU|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety|Scientific Research|Veterinary Medicine
21 Oct 2009An array of impressve national experts — including a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and numerous leaders in veterinary medicine — recently spoke out about the critical importance of moving forward without delay on the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. [...]
Senate Approves NBAF Funding
In: Construction|DHS|Federal Research Lab|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety
20 Oct 2009Moments ago, the U.S. Senate passed $32 million in funding for the NBAF, sending the bill to the president’s desk. Check out this posting from Sens. Brownback and Roberts for details, as well as this statement from Gov. Parkinson.
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: A state-of-the-art lab in Kansas
In: Animal Health|Federal Research Lab|Food Supply|KSU|Livestock|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety|Scientific Research
19 Oct 2009Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran had a great editorial about the NBAF in the Washington Times. In it, he discusses the urgent need to accelerate the research and development of vaccines to protect our food supply and agriculture economy. Here are some highlights: “…The threat of foreign animal diseases such as African swine fever and [...]
Jenkins Supports Passage of DHS Conference Report that Includes NBAF Funding
In: Construction|DHS|Federal Research Lab|Kansas|KSU|Manhattan|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF
15 Oct 2009Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins just released this statement regarding the NBAF funding advancing. “Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins released the following statement after voting for the conference report for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act. The final legislation includes $32 million to finish design and begin construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF): “Kansas, [...]
Brownback secures funding to begin NBAF research at Kansas State University
In: Animal Health|KSU|Livestock|Manhattan|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Scientific Research
13 Oct 2009Exciting news from the High Plains Journal yesterday: “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,” said Brownback. “With today’s funding, K-State and the USDA can formally start their [...]
NBAF in Kansas
Kansas State University has been selected as the future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — once
again highlighting the state’s deep agricultural heritage, bioscience expertise, research infrastructure, world-class animal
health industry, and strong public support.
The $650 million research facility will provide the country with an urgently needed, state-of-the-art lab to protect the food supply and agriculture economy. Kansas is exceptionally well suited to accelerate the achievement of this mission.
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- Partnering the NBAF with the Biosecurity Research Institute
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- Securing the NBAF
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