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NPPC President says farm bill passage crucial to fund biosecurity, traceability efforts

Monday, November 18

The president of the National Pork Producers Council says she’s hopeful a farm bill can be passed soon. Lori Stevermer tells Brownfield… “There’s funding in there for what we call our three-legged animal health stool. So funding for our national animal health lab network,...

The Mosaic Company discusses hurricane recovery efforts

Monday, November 11

Pictured: Adam Herges with The Mosaic Company at the 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A sustainability agronomist with The Mosaic Company says their Southeastern operations withstood the conditions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton with few challenges. Adam Herges says their Riverview...

Grassroots efforts to develop markets for U.S. red meat

Friday, November 8

The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the organization utilizes checkoff dollars from partner organizations to develop and bolster markets around the world. Dan Halstrom says Guatemala is a perfect example. “It wasn’t that many years ago where the prices reached a...

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger...

Hays, Russell Sue Edwards County Over Efforts to Block Water Transfer Project

Friday, October 18

Hays bought a ranch in Edwards County to supplement its municipal water supply. It argues regulations imposed by county officials are designed to stymie the project. By Allison Kites, Kansas Reflector Two western Kansas towns are accusing a neighboring county of interfering with their...

Despite Fuentes’ Best Efforts, Men’s Soccer Warriors Lose to Second Place Yotes

Friday, October 18

USDA to focus on three additional market fairness efforts

Tuesday, October 8

The USDA says it will focus on three efforts to improve market fairness across the seed, meat and cattle sectors. The agency will soon take public comment on a new Packers and Stockyards Act rule to improve base prices for fed cattle purchasing agreements....

Efforts to improve food availability

Friday, July 26

Companies like Bayer are making investments to address hunger issues in the U.S. Inci Dannenberg, president of global vegetable seeds for Bayer says one way the company is stepping up – is using innovation that allows farmers to grow more with less. AUDIO: Inci...

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect...

Kansas to Travel to Illinois for Charity Game Benefiting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

Monday, August 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas men’s basketball will travel to the University of Illinois and partner with the Fighting Illini in a charity exhibition game set for Oct. 29 at State Farm Center, with proceeds from the game being donated to the Hawai’i Community...

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Labor Step Up Efforts Against Worker Misclassification Fraud

Wednesday, August 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) today announced actions and highlighted resources to prevent worker misclassification, which occurs when an employer incorrectly classifies workers as independent contractors rather than employees. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance...

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm.Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during...