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Tight U.S. milk supplies likely in 2025

Wednesday, February 12

A dairy market analyst says older milk cows could drag on production gains in the year ahead. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield last year farmers tried to counter low heifer numbers by keeping milk cows in production longer and culling about 385,000 less... Read More.

Cover crop research working to scale up national supplies

Friday, January 31

Researchers across the country are working to develop cover crop varieties that better suit regional environments. University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager Etienne Sutton oversees the National Cover Crop Variety Development Project. “We do have a team of researchers working with the... Read More.

The cattle industry continues to look for answers about supplies

Friday, January 24

In less than a week, the cattle industry will get a lot of much-needed data about the state of the U.S. cattle herd. Livestock economist Josh Maples says there’s one thing the industry is eyeing in today’s report. “Quarterly Cattle on Feed numbers are... Read More.

Forage supplies ample as winter weather continues

Wednesday, January 22

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says feed costs have remained relatively inexpensive. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield there’s an excellent supply of hay. “Corn prices are pretty cheap, and feed is abundant,” he says. “Luckily, that’s not been a real... Read More.

Despite fall drought, cattle producer says feed supplies good

Sunday, January 19

A central Illinois cattle producer says his hay supplies are holding up through the winter. Chase Brown, who raises Hereford cattle in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We had a pretty good year making hay, putting up good quality hay.” He says, “Our cows, they’re... Read More.

Lyons Pharmacy Distributing Free School Supplies, Starting July 31

Friday, July 28

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons Pharmacy will be distributing free school supplies, beginning Monday, July 31 for students attending Central and Park Elementary Schools in Lyons. On Monday, Pre-K and Kindergarten will be the first that will get supplies, then 1st and 2nd graders on Tuesday,... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Condemns Flat Tax Proposal, Touts Plan to Cut Taxes on Groceries and Other Supplies

Wednesday, February 1

Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Following the unveiling of a flat tax proposal that would cost the state $1.5 billion, Gov. Laura Kelly once again rallied Kansans to her tax cut plan, saying any bill passed this legislative session needs to be fiscally... Read More.