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If considering cutbacks on nutrient spending, don’t cut the K

Friday, August 23

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says the decline in commodity prices has farmers considering cutbacks on nutrient spending. Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield… “I think there will be cutback.” He says, “I think we’re lying to ourselves if we think there’s... Read More.

How can farmers manage their input spending with commodity prices dropping?

Friday, August 2

Lower market prices are forcing farmers to make tough decisions. Rabobank vice president of oils, grains, and seed Owen Wagner explains what farmers need to reduce spending. The post How can farmers manage their input spending with commodity prices dropping? appeared first on

How can farmers adjust input spending with low commodity prices?

Monday, July 29

An economist at Rabobank says sluggishness in the ag economy is forcing growers to be more mindful of their budgets. Owen Wagner, vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis, says farmers typically cut back on capital investments first. “These different input categories you could describe... Read More.

Americans spending more on 4th of July cookouts

Friday, July 5

It’s going to cost a little more to host a 4th of July cookout this summer, according to Rabobanks’s 2024 BBQ index. According to Rabobank’s 2024 BBQ Index, a 10-person barbecue will cost a record $99, up 2% from last year. “While at face... Read More.

House Member Irritated by Audit of Kansas Community College Sports Spending, Recruiting

Wednesday, February 7

Legislators defend reliance on out-of-state athletes to build competitive teams By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas House Republican who requested a state audit of community college spending on sports said Wednesday the report fell short... 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.