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Beck’s acquires Nebraska site to enhance plant breeding and research

Beck’s has acquired a research facility in Nebraska to further enhance its plant breeding program. President Scott Beck tells Brownfield… “Our company’s been expanding to the west for a number of years now and we recently built a distribution site there at Goehner. So...

MFA, Land O’Lakes announce alliance to enhance farm sustainability

Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes and Missouri-based MFA Incorporated are partnering to help farmers grow opportunities in sustainability. Land O’Lakes Chief Operating Officer Brett Bruggeman tells Brownfield the two cooperatives will share resources and technology. “It’s about data, it’s about innovation, and it’s really about making sure that...

Tree Donation to Enhance McPherson’s Lakeside Park

By Kansas Gas Service McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson, Kansas, long recognized as a “Tree City USA” for effective urban forest management, will soon benefit from the addition of 15 Sugar Maple trees in the city’s Lakeside Park. The donation...

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app!Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the...

Verizon partners with Monarch Tractors to enhance connectivity

Verizon Business and Monarch Tractors have announced a strategic partnership supporting connectivity needs of farmers using the autonomous tractor. Dave Hickey is the Vice President of West Business Markets for Verizon Business. “Connectivity is a big deal regardless if you’re in some of these...