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Kansas Ensures Seniors Have Access to Fresh Produce, Program to Begin July 14

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 1, 2025) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) will officially begin on July 14, 2025. The program provides eligible seniors with coupons to purchase fresh... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Midsummer Festival Saturday, June 14

Tuesday, June 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Enjoy Midsummer in Lindsborg by exploring the downtown daytime festivities and then the evening performances at Heritage Square across from the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum.Daytime activities will include demonstrators, vendors, and entertainers on Main Street, including pop-up performances... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Ad Astra Radio Night & Cancer Awareness Night June 14

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team out of the Jayhawk Collegiate League will host two special events at Hobart-Detter Field Saturday, June 14, holding Ad Astra Radio Night and Cancer Awareness Night.The Monarchs will host the Great Bend Bat Cats that evening at... Read More.

Lorrie Morgan and Rising Star Mason Ramsey Take Nex-Tech Grandstand Sept. 14

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for a night of unforgettable country music as Lorrie Morgan and rising star Mason Ramsey take the Nex-Tech Grandstand stage at the Kansas State Fair—Sunday, September 14 at 5 PM!Lorrie Morgan, one of country music’s most iconic vocalists, was... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2025

Monday, April 14

May corn closed at $4.85, down 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 1 centMay soybean meal closed at $297.10, down $2.50May soybean oil closed at 46.32, down 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4... Read More.

City of Lyons Hires New City Clerk, to Begin Role April 14

Tuesday, April 8

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has a new City Clerk. Bailey Saylor, whose appointment by Mayor Alicia Hommon was approved by the City Council last night, will begin her new duties April 14th, succeeding Gayla Horsch who retired last month.Saylor recently moved... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 14, 2025

Friday, March 14

May corn closed at $4.58 and 1/2, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.16, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $305.90, down $1.20May soybean oil closed at 41.59, up 28 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.57, down 5 and 1/2... Read More.

More than 1/4 of Brazil second-crop corn to miss “optimal planting window”

Monday, February 24

A market analyst expects more than a quarter of Brazil’s second crop corn to be planted outside its optimal window. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor tells Brownfield 25 to 30 percent of Safrinha corn is going to be planted after the end... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 14, 2025

Friday, February 14

Mar. corn closed at $4.96 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.36, up 6 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $295.90, up $3.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.07, down 18 pointsMar. wheat closed at $6.00, up 22 and 1/4 centsApr. live... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Blue Dragons Upend No. 14 Red Ravens

Tuesday, February 11

BOX SCORECOFFEYVILLE, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - D.J. Dudley and Bo Aldridge combined for 49 points and 13 rebounds to power the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team to its second win over a nationally ranked opponent on Monday night.The Blue Dragons shot just shy... Read More.

Reno County Register of Deeds Office to Temporarily Close Week of Feb. 10-14

Wednesday, February 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed from Feb. 10 to 14, 2025. This closure is to facilitate staff training on the new land records management system, Tyler Enterprise Records Management. The office, located in the... Read More.

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 14 | Research Development

Monday, January 20

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about the strong partnership between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which has resulted in valuable research and innovations that benefit Missouri soybean farmers, like Justin Roan. Roan discusses how he utilizes... Read More.