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Winter Wheat Production Up Slightly from May Forecast

Thursday, June 12

USDA, June 12, 2025 - Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.38 billion bushels, up slightly from the May 1 forecast and up 2 percent from 2024. As of June 1, the United States yield is forecast at 53.7 bushels per acre, unchanged from... Read More.

Cooler and drier April in the forecast

Thursday, April 3

A state meteorologist says one more band of wet weather is expected over the weekend which will set back some planting activities. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says, “It’s going to take a little bit of time for the water to soak in and for things to dry... Read More.

Kansas Revenue Forecast Expects Surplus to Grow to $3 billion, Pending Tax Cuts

Friday, April 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Budget analysts and economists expect cooling inflation and modest growth to push state revenues slightly higher than expected over the next couple of years, preserving a surplus cushion of billions of dollars.The projection is expected to shape... Read More.

Food Price Forecast for 2023: 8% Inflation Likely

Friday, March 10

UNDATED (HPM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices won’t rise as sharply in 2023 but still could climb 8% over last year’s rates. Harvest Public Media reports the higher prices are affecting grocers as well as consumers.Robert Kimball owns Wohlner’s Neighborhood... Read More.