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Purdue Ag Week reaches consumers during 2025 event

Monday, April 7

The president of the Purdue Ag Week Task Force says this year’s event reached a record number of students across campus. Marnie Schwartzkopf says it’s important for consumers to be knowledgeable about agriculture. “Our goal is to really just empower the Purdue community to... Read More.

How rising retail prices for proteins could shift consumers grocery basket make-up

Tuesday, March 18

Retail prices for beef in the U.S. have already exceeded the record highs hit in 2024. With the costs of other proteins, like eggs, could that impact what consumers are putting in their grocery carts. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says that... Read More.

Consumers concerned about tariff impacts on food prices

Monday, March 10

A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food. Researcher and assistant professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes says, “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried about short-term inflation.” Kalaitzandonakes tells Brownfield when it... Read More.

Consumers are not cutting down on meat consumption

Tuesday, February 18

A Wisconsin agriculture official says consumers are not doing what they usually do when it comes to meat consumption. Jeffrey Swenson with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield beef demand normally slacks off after the first of the year. “The... Read More.

Understanding Missouri Beef Consumers

Tuesday, January 28

Missouri consumers love their beef, and that’s good news for Missouri’s cattle producers. In this episode, Sydney Long, Executive Director for the Missouri Beef Industry Council talks about how the organization uses consumer market research to grow demand. The post Understanding Missouri Beef Consumers... Read More.

Christmas tree growers say prices not increasing for consumers

Friday, November 29

Christmas tree growers expect to keep prices stable with less inflationary pressure this year. Real Christmas Tree Board Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield nearly half of wholesale growers in their annual survey said their input costs were up less than five percent. “This... Read More.

Local Microbreweries Seek Senate Action for SB511 to Permit Direct Sales to Consumers

Thursday, February 22

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although they may be competitors, microbrewery owners across Kansas, and especially in local communities are coming together in support of Senate Bill No. 511, which has been brought to the Kansas Senate after microbrewers have noticed a similarity... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

Shop Local and Win: Great Bend Chamber Incentivize Consumers to Shop Local with Campaign

Saturday, December 2

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce invites holiday shoppers to shop locally during the 2023 holiday shopping window. To incentivize consumers, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will be giving away Chamber Gift Certificates... Read More.