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Precision-Guided Sterile SWD Technology moving through trials

Monday, April 14

Farmers could soon start testing the effectiveness of gene-edited technology to control Spotted Winged Drosophila with sterile males. Chief Commercial Officer of Agragen Matt Helms tells Brownfield, “We don’t have pipelines coming from big ag with new active ingredients and chemicals, and this is... Read More.

Technology can gather many types of data to make farms more profitable

Tuesday, April 8

Technology is helping farmers make better decisions to make the farm more profitable. There’s a technology tool that can be used to gather many different types of information from moisture and humidity to the amounts of CO2 in the air, or even if a... Read More.

Ag technology is advancing rapidly

Monday, March 24

A technology developer says the capabilities of farm machinery are growing beyond the tools many farmers are already using. Ryan Milligan with Powell Agricultural Solutions is the deputy team leader for the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation. Milligan tells Brownfield since 1991 the industry has been using... Read More.

Wisconsin’s technical schools help farmers keep up with technology

Tuesday, March 11

Farm managers and their employees are learning how to use new technologies. Layla Merrifield is the System President for the Wisconsin Technical College System. She tells Brownfield the sixteen state districts have been furiously updating technology programs to meet the needs of farmers and... Read More.

Patented technology differentiates Pivot Bio

Monday, March 10

Pivot Bio offers products that optimize crop production through specifically timed and placed nitrogen delivery. Logan Woodford, Product Development Manager, based in Illinois, tells Brownfield patented technology of gene edited nitrogen-fixing bacteria differentiates Pivot Bio in the marketplace. Cyndi Young talked with Logan Woodford... Read More.

USD 308 Board Meeting Highlights: Calendar Updates, Technology Upgrades, and More

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last night, the USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00pm at the Administration Center. Board President Laura Corey and member Cheryl Thompson were absent. Board Vice President Darcie Canfield-Riggs presided over the meeting.Deputy Superintendent Krystal Young... Read More.

Using new technology to streamline ag processes

Monday, February 3

Technology-driven solutions are helping farmers navigate the challenges of the industry. Tracey Wiedmeyer is the CEO and co-founder of Gripp, a platform designed to help farmers manage their on-farm data and communication. “The premise of Gripp was that agriculture maintenance is underserved,” he says. “You... Read More.

Buhler School Board Implements Changes in Daycare Staffing and Technology Investments

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education has approved a reduction in staffing for their two daycare centers, along with accepting resignations of four other daycare employees, including the assistant director and daycare room lead at Buhler Beginnings.In a... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Infrastructure Updates and New Police Technology

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Another change order has been approved for the Euclid extension of the Elm Street drainage project. This change, approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday, adds $26.150 and seven days to the contract to replace and relocate traffic signal... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology Projects

Tuesday, May 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement... Read More.