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Report takes a closer look at opportunities for the beef-on-dairy industry

Thursday, August 8

The beef-on-dairy sector continues to provide an additional revenue stream for dairy producers and is helping bridge the beef supply gap. Lawrence Williams, a dairy beef cross development specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition says there are a lot of market opportunities. “These dairy beef cross... Read More.

Specialty crop growers might take a closer look at ECO crop insurance

Monday, August 5

A crop insurance agent from Michigan says updates to the Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program from the USDA could work well for specialty crop growers. Cory Blumerick with GreenStone Farm Credit Services says specialty crops like apples, blueberries, grapes and walnuts now qualify, but... Read More.

A closer look at EPA’s new insecticide strategy

Monday, July 29

American Soybean Association’s Kyle Kunkler says the group is reviewing how the U.S. EPA’s new draft insecticide strategy could impact farming practices. “We want to know if farmers are being asked to adopt restrictions that are justified by the science.” He says the EPA... Read More.

Goetz Goes off Again; Dragons Move Closer to History

Friday, April 28

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Sophomore Aspen Goetz had another huge day against Seward County and the No. 14-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball moved two wins closer to ending a 31-year title drought on Thursday at Fun Valley.Goetz went a combined 6... Read More.