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Time running out to comment on Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal

Wednesday, September 11

A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says dairy farmers need to submit comments about USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders now. Tyler Wenzlaff says, “This is the one opportunity for making comments at USDA to make those changes and hope for a... Read More.

Captan fungicide: EPA comment period about to close

Tuesday, July 30

A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used on apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. EPA is proposing a reduction in application... Read More.

Comment period extended for proposed competition rule

Tuesday, July 30

The USDA is extending the comment period for its proposed new competition rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act by 15 days. Tanner Beymer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the later deadline is welcomed news, but it’s not enough. “Because it has such wide-ranging... Read More.

Milk order changes open to public comment

Monday, July 15

Dairy farmers can now comment on USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Some amendments include returning the Class I skim milk price to the ‘higher-of’ formula, adjusting milk composition factors, and raising the Class III and Class IV make allowances for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year... Read More.

First Marion City Council Meeting Since Newspaper Raid, No Comment to be Made About Raid

Saturday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The Marion City Council is meeting Monday afternoon, their first meeting since the Marion Police Department led a raid of the Marion County Record August 11th that... Read More.

USD 308 Monthly Public Comment to Be During Second BOE Meeting

Wednesday, January 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has moved the monthly scheduled public comment section to the second Board of Education meeting each month. USD 308 board meetings take place two times a month on the 2nd and 4