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All U.S. pork facilities reinstated to export to China

Registrations for more than 300 U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities have been renewed and are again eligible to export to China. National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says the move creates certainty for U.S. pork producers who now have maintained access... Read More.

New dairy processing facilities likely to impact regional milk demand

A dairy economist says the production and distribution of milk and dairy products will likely change as new and expanded dairy processing facilities go online. University of Wisconsin Extension’s Leonard Polzin tells Brownfield more than eight billion dollars’ worth of stainless steel is being... Read More.

HPAI hits commercial turkey and egg laying facilities in Missouri

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Missouri.  According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the virus has hit four commercial turkey farms in Jasper, Lawrence, and Newton counties, and more than 146,000 birds have been depopulated.  It has also... Read More.

Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.In 2022,... Read More.

USD 308 Seeks Community Input for District Facilities Plan

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 is excited to announce a series of public engagement meetings. The Facilities Steering Committee of Hutchinson Public Schools has been meeting since January 2023 to determine district facility priorities. Community input is invaluable... Read More.

Three Rice County Childcare Facilities Receive Updates Thanks to SEED Grant

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Three childcare facilities in Rice County—Little River Learning Center, Sterling Lil Cub Childcare, and Lyons Cornerstone Childcare Center—have received updates and enhancements, thanks to the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant provided by... Read More.

USD 418 Facilities Bond Election Falls Short

By USD 418 Board of Education McPherson, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education expressed disappointment at the initial results of Tuesday’s facilities bond election. As of early Wednesday morning, the bond question fell short with a tally of 1843 yes votes to 2149... Read More.

USD 308 Facilities Committee Releases Mid-Study Update

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The USD 308 Facilities Committee announced the midway point of their year-long study of the district’s infrastructure. To date, the committee has been meeting regularly to thoroughly examine and analyze the district’s building stock as well as grappling with... Read More.