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ISDA offering funding to help improve the state’s food supply chain

Wednesday, April 9

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture continues to invest in the long-term stability of the state’s food system. Deputy Director Katie Nelson says the agency has awarded more than $6.7 million to 17 businesses across the state. “These businesses are going to be providing... Read More.

Diversifying ag production can improve farmer profitability

Thursday, March 13

As America’s farmers and ranchers face tighter margins, an Ohio farmer says prioritizing diversification in crop production could help strengthen producer profitability. Fred Yoder says it is a win-win for agriculture. “We have better soil health, we have new markets for other commodities,” he... Read More.

Dry conditions improve, but deep impacts linger

Thursday, February 27

Missouri’s state climatologist says the above average snowfall this winter recharged some soil moisture, but it hasn’t completely fixed deficit caused by previous drought in the state. Zach Leasor says the three years of drought is showing up in subsoil and some areas have... Read More.

Investments in market development improve profitability for producers

Tuesday, February 25

The head of the U.S. Grains Council says more dollars need to be invested in the Foreign Market Development and the Market Access Program, not less. Ryan LeGrand says those programs haven’t seen a funding increase since 2006. “And it’s through inflation and sequestration,... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) Program... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $26M to Improve Rural Road Infrastructure in Hamilton and Edward Counties

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Department of Transportation has received over $26 million in federal funding to improve rural road infrastructure in Hamilton and Edwards counties.“This significant investment will transform rural infrastructure in southwest Kansas by improving accessibility... Read More.

Improve production and the bottom line by separating corn silage

Tuesday, January 28

Corn silage is a popular feed for livestock, especially dairy cattle. Clear Lake, Wisconsin farmer and inventor Greg Friendshuh has found that separating the fodder from the finer silage components and targeting those components to certain cattle groups has reduced feed costs, increased feed... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Thursday, January 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.“Improving railroad crossings in Kansas is crucial for... Read More.

Jayhawks Handle Oakland 78-57 to Improve to 4-0

Monday, November 18

BOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTESLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – AJ Storr had a season-high 16 points off the bench and three starters also reached double figures as No. 1 Kansas easily handled Oakland, 78-57 on Saturday.KJ Adams scored 10 of his 12 points in... Read More.

Mahomes Passes for 262 Yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs Beat Raiders 27-20 to Improve to 7-0

Monday, October 28

By Mark AndersonLAS VEGAS (AP) - Patrick Mahomes didn’t make many mistakes Sunday, but one of his few errors could’ve cost the Chiefs the game.He needed his defense to come to the rescue — and it did.Kansas City kept the Raiders off the scoreboard even... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Blue Dragon Women Improve to 29-0 with Road Win a Barton

Monday, March 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationGREAT BEND, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The top-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team overcame a frigid offensive start to earn its 29th consecutive victory to start a season on Saturday at the Kirkman Activity Center.BOX SCOREThe Jayhawk Conference champions Blue... Read More.