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Kansas CPR Training Expands into New Location, Celebrates with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 27

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, September 26th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Kansas CPR Training to celebrate the growth of the business and its move to... Read More.

Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership expands

Wednesday, September 25

An Illinois coalition aimed at promoting conservation and farm profitability is growing. Helen Van Beck, manager of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP), tells Brownfield four new groups have joined their cause. “Bringing our total to 19.” She says, “These are all groups also... Read More.

Microsoft expands FFA precision ag programing grants

Wednesday, July 31

The National FFA Organization and Microsoft are equipping agriscience teachers with expanded resources to integrate precision agriculture into classrooms. FFA Chief Program Officer Christine White tells Brownfield the new grant will support digital agricultural tools and trainings for teachers across four states, including Wisconsin.... Read More.

Heat dominates the Plains, expands into parts of the western Corn Belt

Friday, July 26

Across the Corn Belt, hot weather is expanding into the far upper Midwest, where Friday’s high temperatures will generally range from 90 to 100°F. In areas that have experienced a cool, wet growing season to date, a short-lived hot spell may benefit corn and... Read More.

Farm Rescue expands to Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 23

A non-profit volunteer group that helps farmers get their work done now serves a larger area. Dan Erdmann tells Brownfield Farm Rescue just expanded into Wisconsin, and is there to help with planting, harvesting, commodity hauling, and livestock feeding. He says farmers don’t like... Read More.

Generally drier weather settles into the Corn Belt; heat expands eastward across the Plains

Friday, July 12

Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather has returned, following the lower Midwestern passage of the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The heaviest rain from Beryl, locally 2 to 4 inches or more, fell from south-central Missouri into southern Michigan, with corn and soybeans generally... Read More.

ODA expands the Farmland Preservation Program

Tuesday, July 9

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says preserving the state’s farmland will allow growth in its ag sector. In 1998, the Office of Farmland Preservation created a voluntary agreement with farmers and the ODA to keep farmland for ag use. Brian Baldridge says landowners... Read More.

Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives

Wednesday, June 26

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan, — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will now cover doula services. The coverage, effective July 1,... Read More.

Heat expands on parts of the Great Plains & across parts of the Corn Belt

Wednesday, June 12

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather prevails, aside from a few upper Midwestern showers. The spell of mostly dry weather favors winter wheat maturation and final summer crop planting efforts. By June 9, only 5% of the intended U.S. corn acreage had not... Read More.

USDA expands blueberry crop insurance in Michigan

Wednesday, June 12

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is expanding crop insurance options for Michigan blueberry growers next year. RMA regional director Brian Frieden tells Brownfield the updates allow for better variety price protection. “They’ll be able to ensure under early, mid or late season Highbush which will allow... Read More.