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ACRE Act would reduce cost of borrowing for farmers

Monday, August 5

The American Bankers Association is bringing attention to legislation that would lower the cost of borrowing for farmers. Senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy Ed Elfmann says the Access for our Rural Economy, or ACRE Act, removes the taxation on income... Read More.

Iowa biofuels plant using solar to reduce carbon footprint

Tuesday, July 9

A biofuels producer is turning to solar to help reduce its carbon footprint. Edgar Castro with Chevron Renewable Energy Group says the installation of a solar array at its facility in north Iowa will cut electricity usage nearly in half. “About two years ago... Read More.

Better Earth teaming with farmers to reduce waste

Monday, July 8

The vice president of sustainability with Better Earth says the company’s new compostable foodservice packaging is the first to be made exclusively with materials grown using regenerative agriculture methods. Savannah Seydel tells Brownfield… “We’ve been working with several farmers across the southeast to grow... Read More.

Studies support greater biofuel usage to reduce transportation emissions

Thursday, June 27

Recent independent studies support a greater reliance on biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says one study looked at the impact of electric vehicles on both liquid fuel and electricity usage, and another looked at the benefits... Read More.

Working together to reduce the spread of H5N1

Tuesday, June 25

State ag leaders and veterinarians are working closely with federal agencies to better understand H5N1 and how to reduce its spread among livestock and some farm workers. Ted McKinney with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture tells Brownfield “we did learn some... Read More.

How composting can help reduce food waste

Wednesday, June 19

Food waste is a problem in this country. In fact the USDA estimates between 30 and 40 percent of the food we buy is thrown away. In today’s world who can afford to do that? We can reduce waste through some pretty easy steps... Read More.

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

Wednesday, May 1

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition... Read More.

Earth Matters on Mission to Inspire Young Minds Through Power of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tuesday, April 30

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Earth Matters volunteers are on a mission to boost environmental consciousness and inspire young minds to combat pollution through the power of reduce, reuse, and recycle! Our journey kicked off... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in... Read More.