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Farmer sentiment drops to its lowest level since 2016

Tuesday, October 1

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... Read More.

September Rural Mainstreet Index falls to lowest level since 2020

Monday, September 23

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... Read More.

Fertilizer prices not lowest, but better than previous years

Wednesday, August 7

The senior director of plant foods for MFA Incorporated, an ag cooperative based in Missouri and adjacent states, says most fertilizer values heading into fall aren’t at their lowest, but the outlook is better than previous years. Chris DeMoss says “in time, fertilizer values... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer... Read More.