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Many producers taking advantage of market rally

A marketing expert says many producers have been taking advantage of a recent rally. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says USDA’s January supply and demand report triggered many corn and soybean sales. “Bringing that corn carry-out down to 1.54 billion bushels, that was... Read More.

A global look at the fertilizer market

Farmers could continue to face challenges with access to fertilizer in 2025. Josh Linville with Stone X Group says the shifting geopolitical landscapes are affecting fertilizer availability and profitability. “In the last few years, the Chinese government has started to place export restrictions,” he... Read More.

Don’t overlook market opportunities

A co-founder of AgMarket.net says the current economic outlook means farmers need to take advantage of every opportunity. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says this month’s USDA supply and demand report was one of those. “They extracted a lot of stocks... Read More.

2024 McPhersons Alternative Christmas Market

McPHERSON, Kan. — Give someone the gift of hope this Christmas by giving to a local non-profit or charity in the community. The Alternative Christmas Gift Market is holding an in-person event on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cedars Event... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.