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ECAP payments easing some farm economic strain

Friday, March 28

An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says producers are starting to receive payments through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, or ECAP. Gary Schnitkey says the $10 billion included in the American Relief Act of 2025 will ease some of the financial stress... Read More.

County ARC payments likely in 2025

Tuesday, March 18

Many producers are likely to see federal farm program payments this year. “ARC payments are likely in ‘25.” Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says many farmers were plagued by drought in 2024. “There were some... Read More.

Farmers expecting aid payments, potential government shutdown looms

Monday, March 10

Farmers across the country are awaiting billions of dollars in disaster assistance as Congress debates plans to keep the government operating. Brad Weddelman, chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee, says aid included in the American Relief Act of 2025 is due in farmer’s... Read More.

Rollins says Trump administration backs farmers and ranchers; talks funding and relief payments

Saturday, February 15

The newly confirmed Secretary of Agriculture says the administration remains supportive of America’s farmers and ranchers. President Trump’s funding freeze has left many in the ag industry in financial limbo. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield it’s been a little under 48 hours since... Read More.

Cotton farmer optimistic USDA payments will resume

Wednesday, February 12

A cotton farmer from Texas says she’s expecting the USDA to honor contracts for farmers participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Alisha Schwertner told the House Ag Committee in a hearing on Tuesday “We have $100,000 of outstanding funds with projects, but we’ve... Read More.

Growing concerns about frozen conservation payments

Tuesday, February 11

Some farmers and ag groups are concerned President Trump’s executive order to freeze conservation funding could impact those already committed to implementing climate smart practices. A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to immediately unfreeze funding made possible by the Inflation... Read More.

McPherson Commission Approves Two Payments for Police Range Training Building Project

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's meeting McPherson City commissioners approved payments for two items connected with the Police Range training building project. The range is located on BPU property near 17th and Mohawk Road.A $77,823 payment was made for a 56 by... 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.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Payments for Rehab Project, Design Work on New Fire Station

Wednesday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved payments to DH Home Improvement and SCKEED connected with the rehabilitation of a residence on South Elm as part of a 2020 Community Development Housing Block Grant. The total payments on... Read More.