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Changes proposed for pesticide approval in Endangered Species Act

Monday, November 28 by Brownfield Ag News

The Environmental Protection Agency has updated the Endangered Species Act workplan with a goal to bring long-term certainty for pesticide users. EPA Ag Advisor Rod Snyder tells Brownfield the agency is evaluating conservation practices farmers can implement alongside pesticide applications to prevent off-target... Read More.

Midwest Energy to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Rate Restructuring

Thursday, September 29 by Adam Kolb

HAYS, Kan. - Midwest Energy is proposing a new three-part electric rate structure for residential and small businesses that would include a customer charge, energy change, and demand charge.

Public Hearing Set for Proposed Updates to Hutchinson Wastewater and Water Distribution Systems

Tuesday, September 27 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson has scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. at City Hall to present and discuss alternatives and proposed improvements to the wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plant, and water distribution system. Improvements will be... Read More.

Update on proposed Cattle Contract Library pilot program

Friday, September 23 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed plans to shift how it populates data for the Cattle Contracts Library (CCL) pilot program. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the intention to move toward a more mandatory structure came as a surprise.... Read More.

Farm Bureau members concerned about SEC’s proposed rule

Thursday, September 15 by Brownfield Ag News

Many Farm Bureau members are concerned the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule on greenhouse gas emission reporting could burden farmers. The proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors, would require a public company to report emissions from its... Read More.

Coalition opposes proposed changes to government-funded research rules

Monday, September 12 by Brownfield Ag News

A coalition leader says Washington’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices might endanger agricultural and other research and new product development. Joe Allen with the Bayh Dole Coalition tells Brownfield the 42-year-old law championed by former Senators Birch Bayh of Indiana and Bob Dole... Read More.

Minnesota Corn speaks up about proposed atrazine rule

Monday, August 15 by Brownfield Ag News

Commodity groups continue to express concern about a proposed rule that would limit the use of a commonly used herbicide. Minnesota Corn Growers Association executive director Adam Birr says EPA is looking to introduce a concentration of concern for atrazine at 3.4 ppb (parts per... Read More.

Pros, Cons Debated over Proposed KSHSAA Competition Multiplier

Thursday, August 11 by Adam Kolb

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB) – A proposal that would make some private schools compete against public schools larger than the ones they currently compete against was heard Wednesday by the State Board of Education. If the proposal by the Kansas State High School Activities Association is... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 BOE Approves Publication of Proposed Budget, RNR Hearing Set

Wednesday, August 10 by Adam Kolb

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER – The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved publication of a proposed 2022-23 budget that would carry a very marginal reduction in the district's property tax levy. The published budget calls for a levy of 35.495 mills,... Read More.

Public Hearing on Proposed KSHSAA Classification Rule Set for Aug. 10

Tuesday, July 26 by Grant Barrett

Topeka, Kan. (KASB) - The State Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on Wed. Aug. 10 to consider proposed changes to the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s classification of high schools. The hearing is scheduled to start at approximately 9:20 a.m. and... Read More.

Proposed packing plant addresses capacity concerns, SDCA says

Monday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

The president of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association says a proposed beef plant in Rapid City would add much-needed processing capacity for the industry. Eric Jennings says the nation’s lack of capacity has been an ongoing issue that was further highlighted during the pandemic.... Read More.

Field survey Set for Proposed U.S. 56 improvements in Rice County

Friday, July 15 by Grant Barrett

RICE COUNTY - A field survey for proposed improvements on U.S. 56 in Rice County is expected to begin around Monday, July 18. The survey is for proposed shoulder widening and structure extensions as needed from the east city limits of Lyons (17th Road) east to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: proposed

Changes proposed for pesticide approval in Endangered Species Act

Midwest Energy to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Rate Restructuring

Public Hearing Set for Proposed Updates to Hutchinson Wastewater and Water Distribution Systems

Update on proposed Cattle Contract Library pilot program

Farm Bureau members concerned about SEC’s proposed rule

Coalition opposes proposed changes to government-funded research rules

Minnesota Corn speaks up about proposed atrazine rule

Pros, Cons Debated over Proposed KSHSAA Competition Multiplier

Buhler USD 313 BOE Approves Publication of Proposed Budget, RNR Hearing Set

Public Hearing on Proposed KSHSAA Classification Rule Set for Aug. 10

Proposed packing plant addresses capacity concerns, SDCA says

Field survey Set for Proposed U.S. 56 improvements in Rice County

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