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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Soy-based firefighting foam looking to expand in Ohio

Friday, April 11

Photo provided by the Ohio Soybean Council. The deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council says the group is working to increase the adoption of soy-based firefighting foam across the state. Brandon Kern says SoyFoam, developed by Cross Plains Solutions through United Soybean Board... Read More.

PACE Act to expand loan limits reintroduced

Thursday, March 20

Legislation to expand federal loan limits for ag producers has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad says the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement, or PACE Act, addresses concerns about the increasing cost of farming. “And some of... Read More.

Job opportunities expand within Nebraska’s ethanol industry

Thursday, March 13

Nebraska’s ethanol industry has helped create a number of employment opportunities in the state. University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Tim Meyer says there were more than 1,800 ethanol-related jobs between 2021 and 2023. “It’s about 75 jobs per plant. There’s a range of from... Read More.

U.S. ethanol stocks expand

Wednesday, March 12

The U.S. ethanol supply remains near multi-year highs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic stocks of 27.376 million barrels were up 87,000 on the week and 1.594 million on the year, holding very close to the recent almost five-year high because of slower... Read More.

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers... Read More.

Ohio Farm Bureau backs bill to expand rural healthcare access

Tuesday, February 18

Ohio Farm Bureau says the need for access to rural healthcare is growing. Director of state policy and grassroots engagement Whitney Bowers says the organization is supporting Senate Bill 100, introduced by Senator Susan Manchester, whichwould allow the group to offer their members a health plan in... Read More.

Iron Horse Financial Collaborates with Simmons and Simmons to Expand Client Services in Larned and McPherson

Monday, January 27

LARNED, Kan. — Iron Horse Financial, founded by Jaime Malm, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Simmons and Simmons, a well-respected local tax and accounting firm that has been around since the 1930s. This collaboration signifies Iron Horse's expansion into Larned, Kansas,... Read More.

Purdue Extension working to expand impacts in 2025

Thursday, January 16

The interim director of Purdue Extension says the organization is working to expand its statewide impact in 2025. Angie Abbott says extension outreach programs provide tailored knowledge based on local needs. “We provide people with skills that they need to help move projects forward... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Conditional Use Permit Allowing Performance Crop Research to Expand Business at 526 SW 20 Avenue

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional use permit to allow Performance Crop Research to expand their business at 526 SW 20 Avenue. Although it's in an agriculture zoned area, an agriculture-related business requires a permit. The Barton... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

Tuesday, November 28

Total Investment of Nearly $12M Made Through Matching Funds By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The... Read More.

USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations

Monday, November 6

By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable... Read More.