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USTR says tariff measures needed to address trade deficit

The U.S. Trade Representative says drastic measures are needed to improve the country’s growing trade deficit. Jamieson Greer testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee this morning.   “This national emergency declaration and tariff action is the most significant change in U.S. trade policy since... Read More.

Rollins says USDA’s plan to address HPAI is working

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the work the Trump administration is doing to address highly pathogenic avian influenza is working. “The market reacted very positively to being bold and to having a big plan to investing where it matters, in biosecurity especially,” she says. ... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Hold Brush Control Meeting March 18

Experts to provide guidance on curbing woody encroachmentOTTAWA, Kan. — On March 18th, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss the control of brush, Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem in pastures. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin... Read More.

Efforts to address market volatility

Some members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association want the organization to work with the CME Group to reevaluate the daily price limit to ensure it accounts for fundamental market conditions.  Dave Duzan, an Illinois cattle producer and president of the Illinois Beef Association,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In her address, Gov. Kelly shared accomplishments achieved... Read More.