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Monarchs continue hot play, up win streak to six

The Hutchinson Monarchs continued their sizzling July play Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field, as they beat the Haysville Aviators 8-1.The win was the Monarchs' sixth in a row and they are 5-0 in July.The Monarchs had good pitching again, as starter Ethan Giesbrecht, who plays... Read More.

Plevna Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue, Next Steps Underway

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the weeks following the devastating tornado that struck Plevna and surrounding areas of Reno County, families, local organizations, and volunteers have come together in remarkable ways to begin the long road to recovery. To date, an estimated 522 tons of... Read More.

Most Iowa farmers continue planting prep

Planting remains in the early stages across Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says most fieldwork has consisted of tillage, oat seeding, and fertilizer applications. Oats are 47 percent planted, three days behind last year but three days ahead of the five-year average.  Six... Read More.

U.S. and China continue tit-for-tat trade dispute

China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods again, responding to the latest move from the United States. “It’s certainly become a bidding war as to who can name the highest tariff.” But Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it doesn’t matter how high the tariffs go... Read More.

Markets continue to navigate trade uncertainty

A livestock economist says the markets are stuck navigating a lot of uncertainty amid ongoing tariff discussions. Mississippi State University’s Josh Maples says, “Volatility is the absolute driver right now.” He says there will be a lot for the ag sector to monitor in... Read More.

NCGA: The US risks losing market share if tariff talks continue

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says he wants to see the Trump administration to quickly resolve trade disruptions. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. says drawn-out negotiations could put US market share at risk. “Vietnam and the Philippines are markets that we... Read More.

Economist says decline in placements expected to continue

The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed numbers had placements down 18 percent in its latest report. Mississippi State University livestock economist Josh Maples says the February 2024 placement number contributed to the decline. “We had winter storms that really shifted cattle movements,” he says.  “So... Read More.

Cattle prices continue to push higher

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says sale barns throughout the state continue to see record-high prices for cattle. Tony Hancock says as pastures are greening up, the demand for all cattle has been strong. “Some of those lighter weight... Read More.