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Biofungicides bring added protection to row crops

Tuesday, April 15

The marketing manager with Loveland Products says biofungicides are a promising next step in protecting U.S. row crops. Jake Walker says the products offer biological broad-spectrum disease control utilizing the plant’s built-in defenses. “These are tools that are already being leveraged in these multiple... Read More.

Tissue sampling bringing added efficiency

Tuesday, March 18

A southern Illinois farmer says in-season tissue sampling has changed his operation. “Every Monday morning, I’m walking fields, gathering those leaves and taking them to town.” Granvil Travis, who raises corn and soybeans in Massac County, says it’s a way to keep a close... Read More.

Added processing supporting new dairy shipment records in January

Wednesday, March 12

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says export values hit a new monthly high with nearly all major product categories seeing increased shipments in January. U.S. dairy shipments were up nearly half a percent while values jumped 20 percent to $714 million. Exports of cheese... Read More.

Added protections for Indiana grain farmers

Wednesday, February 26

The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says more needs to be done to protect grain farmers. Jean Leising is the co-author of Senate Bill 461. “This makes it more specific in the law for when the license for that dealership can be revoked,”... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline

Thursday, March 7

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced the addition of 17 highway modernization and expansion projects – a total investment of $932 million – to the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program’s (IKE) Development Pipeline.... Read More.

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Friday, September 29

Governor Kelly Announces Construction Timeline Set for Final Phases of Remaining T-WORKS Projects By Ad Astra News OLATHE, Kan. – Seven Expansion and Modernization highway projects were announced by Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday for a total investment of more than... Read More.