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McPherson City Commissioners Hear Project Updates, Approve New Vehicle Purchases and Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work has resumed on the Euclid Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward gave the McPherson City Commission an update Tuesday, and said the contractor moved back in Monday and has uncovered the base,...

Fall fertilizer purchases bringing a sense of security

Thursday, February 20

The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s thankful to have the inputs he needs for spring as tariff threats create more market uncertainty. Mark Senk tells Brownfield fertilizer buying has been especially unpredictable. “Phosphorus especially has been very expensive for last couple years,” he...

Optimism for Japan’s future ethanol purchases

Tuesday, December 3

Iowa’s deputy ag secretary says he’s optimistic Japan will expand its purchases of U.S. ethanol. Grant Menke says it was a big discussion point during a recent trade mission to the country. “Right now, cars in Japan are running on the equivalent of an...

Lindsborg City Council Grapples with Vehicle Purchases and Approves Revisions to Utility Rates

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — What was supposed to be a routine update on the city of Lindsborg's fleet maintenance agreement with Enterprise turned into an almost hour-long discussion during last night's Lindsborg City Council meeting.The...

Farmers should consider potash purchases with possible Belarus production cut

Tuesday, November 5

A fertilizer market expert is not surprised about recent reports saying Belarus potash production and exports might be reduced. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield potash saw a huge price correction coming out of the 2021-2022 spike, with prices dropping to about a third...

USDA announces $1.7 billion in local food purchases

Tuesday, October 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making a major investment in local and regional foods. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield nearly $2 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds are being dedicated to emergency food assistance. “This is going to help states purchase...

China possibly stockpiling as U.S. soybean purchases continue

Friday, September 13

Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans is improving. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor tells Brownfield low prices are generating business. “Imports have picked up for sure, and you know what they say, ‘low prices cure low prices.’ So they’re very savvy traders, they...

China’s dairy purchases hard to predict

Monday, September 9

A dairy economist says recent milk powder sales to China are a good sign, but he’s not expecting China to be buying long-term. Chuck Nicholson with the University of Wisconsin says, “I’d say that’s probably a blip rather than some kind of an indicator...