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McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program.The current lease... Read More.

Planting beginning in Tennessee between wet pockets

Monday, April 7

Heavy rains have brought up to 10 inches to Tennessee farm fields and some flooding. The first weekly crop report from USDA of the season says topsoil moisture supplies have a 57 percent surplus, and subsoil moisture supplies have a 39 percent surplus. The... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Compeer Groundbreakers program lends support to new and beginning farmers

Wednesday, February 12

A Midwest farm credit cooperative is supporting new and beginning farmers with financial and outreach services. CEO Jase Wagner says the Compeer Financial Groundbreakers program helps young producers face unique challenges. “Young, beginning, and small farmers in all sizes and shapes are part of... Read More.

Missouri soybean checkoff helping beginning farmers

Tuesday, January 28

The communications director with the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) says the state’s soybean checkoff is focused on helping young and beginning farmers. Samantha Turner tells Brownfield the organization can be a farmer’s teammate. “In creating market avenues, demand, investing in research and technology... Read More.

AFBF president says young, beginning farmers need more support

Thursday, December 19

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he’s concerned about a rising number of barriers impacting young and beginning farmers. “They can come out of college, go to work in and around agriculture off the farm, and make a lot more money... Read More.

What resources do beginning farmers need?

Wednesday, December 11

USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator for Michigan Aimee Swenson tells Brownfield, “I get calls, emails several times a week— How do I get started? What do I... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Road Construction Beginning Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 26

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson sent out a reminder to the community and travelers coming through that construction begins today, Sept. 26 at 17th & K-61. Be prepared for the following: One-lane traffic in all directions from 6 a.m.... Read More.

Chamber Blue of Kansas 2024 Enrollment Beginning Soon

Tuesday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Employers looking to explore health benefit offerings will have another opportunity to review or renew the new Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance offering. Chamber Blue is an innovative partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber... Read More.