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EQIP seen as investment in rural America

A northwestern Arkansas farmer says the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) is an investment in rural America. Jared Phillips, who raises sheep and forages at Branch Mountain Farm in Washington County, says he utilized the program to completely alter his operation. “It let... Read More.

Iowa Ag Secretary encouraged by Central America trade mission

The top ag official in Iowa is encouraged following a recent trade mission to Central America. Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Costa Rica and Guatemala are two strong export markets for the U.S. “Both growing economies (with) growing populations. Guatemala, the largest economy in... Read More.

Ranking Members calling for more support for rural America

Two Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee. “216 farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, that a... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – Day 3 Recap

McPHERSON, Kan. - A record-breaking final day of the 30th Annual Mid America Classic results in Olathe South finishing as the tournament's champion after defeating Manhattan 56-25 in the final game.Listed below are the final scores, links to the final stats, each team's leaders for... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – Day Two Recap

McPHERSON, Kan. - Olathe South and Manhattan punched their tickets to the Mid America Classic championship game after winning in the semifinals Friday, Jan. 31.Below are the final scores, stat leaders, Saturday's schedule, and the tournament’s stat leaders after two games. Numbers listed in parenthesis... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – First Round Recap

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson was able to pull off the upset against Andover Central Thursday, Jan. 30 to advance to the semifinals, joining alongside the No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 seed.Below are the final scores, stat leaders, Friday's schedule, and the tournament's stat... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces 2024 Football All-League Teams

The Heart of America League released their First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention 11-man football players for the 2024 season.The teams are listed below. The names in boldfaced font indicate unanimous selections.:FIRST TEAM Offense:POS NAME Gr. SCHOOLQB Corey Crumrine 12 SedgwickRB Zane Farney 11 SterlingRB Jameson Looper 11 MarionRB Kole Klaassen 12 RemingtonWR Spencer Crumrine 9 SedgwickWR Dallas Lagree 12 SedgwickWR Kaizer Kanitz 11 MoundridgeTE Bear Moddelmog 12 MoundridgeOL Braden DenHartog 12 MoundridgeOL Murdoc Cochran 12 SedgwickOL Cooper... Read More.

Sterling Main Street Named 2024 Affiliate Program by Main Street America

By Main Street America STERLING, Kan. (June 11, 2024) – Sterling Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize programs committed to downtown revitalization through preservation-based economic... Read More.