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Drought continues to weigh on Ohio farmers

Friday, September 20

The Ohio state climatologist says historic drought conditions continue to worsen for the state’s farmers. Aaron Wilson says it is more widespread than ever. “We’re seeing drought conditions really expand now westward and northward across the state,” he says. “With last week’s update to the... Read More.

Chairman Thompson, Sec. Vilsack weigh in on continued farm bill uncertainty

Wednesday, August 28

Pressure is mounting to get a farm bill done yet this year. “We’re going to give the Senate a great bill to be able to work with,” House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said Wednesday at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone,... Read More.

Nebraska leaders weigh in on EPA grant to lower carbon emissions

Friday, August 9

Nebraska is receiving $307 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to tackle climate pollution. Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples has more from the Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development. Andrew Dunkley, with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) says the funding will be... Read More.

Lawmakers weigh in on CBO, farm bill score

Friday, August 9

Federal lawmakers have varying opinions on how the Congressional Budget Office scored the House farm bill. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig serves on the House Ag Committee and says the CBO projects an increase to mandatory spending by $33 billion over ten years. “So as... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S.... Read More.