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Ethanol production hit by holiday week slowdown

Wednesday, December 4

U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week as some plants idled for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.073 million barrels per day, down 46,000 from the prior week’s all-time high and 3,000 under a year ago. The domestic ethanol...

McPherson Main Street Celebrates Downtown Reopening for a Successful Holiday Season So Far

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street director Johni Doughman expressed thanks during Tuesday's City Commission meeting for all the work done to get Main Street reopened from the drainage work that closed the Main and Euclid...

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Tuesday, December 3

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season By Evergy Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The holiday season is here with festive lights and decorations. As families get ready to decorate, Evergy reminds customers to be safe with...

Soybeans higher ahead of holiday break

Wednesday, November 27

Soybeans ended the day higher, in lighter volume business. The USDA announced a sale to China on Wednesday morning, which did help the trade get off to a solid start. Development conditions in South America continue to look favorable, with more rain on the...

No major storms across the Heartland for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend; sharply colder

Wednesday, November 27

A storm system emerging from the western U.S. will race eastward, generating widespread precipitation across the South, East, and lower Midwest late Wednesday into Thanksgiving. Any significant snow on Thanksgiving Day will be limited to interior sections of the Northeast, from northern New York...

Serving a safe holiday meal

Wednesday, November 27

As many of us make preparations to serve a holiday meal this week, Kenneth King with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says there are a few steps those who are serving the meal need to take to keep the food safe and prevent...

The Salvation Army Encourages Community Members to Donate as they Pass a Red Kettle this Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army's bell-ringing campaign is underway as Thanksgiving approaches, aiming to raise awareness and support for those in need.Major Paul James of the Reno County Salvation Army describes the bells as a symbol of hope for...

No holiday lull for grain markets

Tuesday, November 26

The senior director of brokerage for CHS Hedging expects a lot of market volatility through the end of the year. Joe Barker says exports have been strong for corn, soybeans, and wheat. “Trade will continue through the coming months, even though there’s a transition...

Barton Community College to Present Holiday Concert; First Class of Hall of Fame to be Initiated

Wednesday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday-themed entertainment as well as the induction of the first members of the Fine and Performing Arts Hall...