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Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director RENO COUNTY, Kan. (December 10, 2024 – Revised from September 9, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the

Farmer sentiment drops to its lowest level since 2016

Purdue University ag economist says farmers sentiment has reached it’s lowest level since 2016 in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.  He says the decline can be attributed to increased concerns about lower crop and livestock prices. “To put that in perspective, about...

September Rural Mainstreet Index falls to lowest level since 2020

An ag economist says the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell in September to its lowest level since spring 2020. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield… “We’ve got an increase in supply pushing down, particularly grain prices, principally soybean, corn and wheat in this...

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

By Reno County Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. (September 9, 2024, Revised from April 25, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level...

Hogs for Hunger makes strides at the local level

The Hogs for Hunger program from Missouri Farmers Care is taking a more local approach this year. There are two paths for Missouri hog farmers and swine exhibitors to participate in the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger program this year. Executive Director Ashley...

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – (Revised from March 11, 2024) – Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. On April 8, 2024, a 3-year routine...