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Agronomist shares cautious optimism for Nebraska harvest

Tuesday, September 10

A field agronomist is cautiously optimistic ahead of harvest. Trey Stephens, with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield he expects corn yields to be better in Nebraska than last year. As for soybeans… “I have a little healthy skepticism on it just because of the lack... Read More.

Agronomist hearing strong harvest optimism in Iowa

Monday, September 9

An extension agronomist says harvest could pick up steam in parts of Iowa as early as next week. Iowa State University’s Meaghan Anderson says some central Iowa farmers have high expectations for their corn and soybean crops. “The farmers I’ve talked with have pretty... Read More.

Optimism for lower interest rates

Monday, August 12

The leader of a banking organization says cash flow is tight for most farmers, and some are concerned about their balance sheets and high operating costs with low commodity prices. Rose Oswald Poels with the Wisconsin Bankers Association tells Brownfield she wouldn’t call this... Read More.

Success in 2022, High Optimism in ’23 for Blue Dragon Soccer

Sunday, August 20

By Steve Carpenter, Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director (bluedragonsports.com) After a pair of mediocre seasons prior to 2022, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team made a huge step forward last season in head coach Sammy Lane's mind.The 2022 Blue Dragons posted a 14-4... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Friday, March 31

Written by Marsha Boswell, Kansas Wheat MANHATTAN, Kan. - Wheat farmers are, by nature, optimistic, but that optimism is starting to wane in southwest Kansas, where much of the wheat that was drilled last fall has yet to emerge.Only 19% of the Kansas wheat crop... Read More.