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Dry conditions likely to affect wheat

A farmer in south central South Dakota says widespread dryness has been good for spring fieldwork, but not good for winter wheat emergence. Bryan Jorgensen says “it went in last fall very dry. We haven’t had significant moisture since September. The winter wheat crop... Read More.

Federal milk marketing order changes will affect profitability

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says recently approved changes to the federal milk marketing orders will affect dairy producers’ profitability.        Danny Munch says the newly updated system that regulates minimum payments to dairy producers will be a win for some,... Read More.

Tax discussion will affect ag

The senior director of government affairs with Invariant says several provisions of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire this year. Danielle Beck tells Brownfield many of them affect agriculture. “Reducing the pass-through tax rates and expanding those brackets.” ... Read More.

Front Door Roof Repairs May Affect Drive Thru Window

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like citizens to know that the roof repair will begin at the Front Door, located at 1615 10th Street in Great Bend.Preparatory work, including staging of materials along the... Read More.