Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

USDA reports some Illinois planting progress

The USDA says Illinois farmers have been able to get some seed in the ground. Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Matt Montgomery, who’s based in central Illinois, agrees. “There’s actually a little bit of beans, more than I would have expected, in the ground.”  He says,... Read More.

Corn was mixed, soybeans were lower following USDA reports

Soybeans ended the day lower following the USDA’s prospective plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports. Planted area is seen at 83.5 million acres, a 4 percent decline from last year.  Planted acreage is down or unchanged in 23 of the 29 reporting states.  Soybean... Read More.

Markets eye key reports next week

An ag economist says he expects grain market activity to be relatively quiet the rest of the week. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says the markets are in a wait and see mode as it relates to South American production. “Traders are going to... Read More.

AFBF reports farm bankruptcies up

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

Patrol Reports Independence Day Holiday Activity

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m.... Read More.