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USDA: hay production down on year

Monday, August 15 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA is projecting a smaller hay crop in 2022. That is largely due to lower yields caused by drought or near-drought conditions in parts of the Midwest and Plains. All hay production is expected to total 67.659 million tons, 3.292 million less than 2021,... Read More.

Propane prices higher than last year, but supply is steady

Friday, August 12 by Brownfield Ag News

The director of ag business for the Propane Education and Research Council says a steady supply of propane is helping ease concerns of price volatility heading into the fall. Mike Newland says he’s expecting prices to be higher than last year, but… “I think... Read More.

USDA: cotton, rice production down on year

Friday, August 12 by Brownfield Ag News

The USDA has 2022 cotton and rice production below 2021 levels. The upland cotton crop is pegged at 12.163 million bales, falling 29% on the year with a higher average yield canceled out by much lower acreage. The average yield for upland cotton is... Read More.

USD 308 Staff Celebrates New School Year with Convocation

Thursday, August 11 by Adam Kolb

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Almost 1,000 staff members from USD 308 celebrated the new school year by gathering at the Hutchinson Sports Arena on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, for their annual Convocation event. Hutchinson Public Schools celebrated their 150th anniversary with their first in-person Convocation event in... Read More.

Tar spot pressure lighter this year, but still a long way to go

Wednesday, August 10 by Brownfield Ag News

Photo Courtesy of University of Illinois Crop Sciences A Midwest agronomist says there has been less detection of corn tar spot so far this season. Cory Muhlbauer with Precision Planting tells Brownfield the weather has played a big role. “So far, we are getting just enough... Read More.

Jayhawks’ Lance Leipold Settled in, Optimistic About Year 2

Monday, August 8 by Aaron Napier

By Dave Skretta LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lance Leipold first walked into the head coach’s office at Kansas, arguably the worst program in Division I football, amid terrible circumstances and during a time of the year that only made everything worse. The... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Nominated for 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year

Thursday, July 28 by Grant Barrett

(K-State Sports) – K-State women's basketball standout Ayoka Lee has been nominated for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. Lee was selected by the Big 12 Senior Women's Administrators for consideration for the honor and is among 53 nominees from conference offices at the... Read More.

Kansas’ Agbaji, Oklahoma’s Alo Named Big 12 Athletes of the Year

Monday, July 25 by Grant Barrett

(Big 12 Sports) - Kansas basketball guard Ochai Agbaji and Oklahoma softball player Jocelyn Alo were named 2022 Big 12 Athletes of the Year, after each led their teams to national championships. Agbaji is the fourth Kansas male to win the award, and first... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Announces Altered Start and End Times for Upcoming School Year

Tuesday, July 19 by Aaron Napier

BUHLER – Due to a severe shortage of bus drivers for the upcoming school year, Buhler USD 313 will implement a staggered start time schedule. Changes were approved by the Board of Education during their Monday night meeting. Prairie Hills Middle School will have the earliest... Read More.

BUHLER USD 313 BOE Addresses Personnel Matters, Sets Start and End Times for Upcoming School Year

Tuesday, July 19 by Grant Barrett

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER - Among personnel matters address by the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education at Monday Night’s meeting was the accepted resignation of Director of Buildings Max Heinlien, effective July 29th. The board also approved supplemental contracts for the... Read More.

Soybean, beef, cotton exports hit marketing year lows

Thursday, July 14 by Brownfield Ag News

It’s been a month of marketing year lows for soybeans. The USDA says old crop soybean export sales for the week ending July 7th notched a marketing year low for the fourth consecutive week, with the last three weeks net reductions following cancellations,... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Elects President for 2022-23 School Year

Tuesday, July 12 by Grant Barrett

By Lucky Kidd McPherson, Kan. - On a 4-3 vote on Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education elected Ann Elliott as president for the 2022-23 school year. Her election came after the board voted down on a like-vote nomination of Lara Vanderhoof. Members... Read More.

Stories tagged with: year

USDA: hay production down on year

Propane prices higher than last year, but supply is steady

USDA: cotton, rice production down on year

USD 308 Staff Celebrates New School Year with Convocation

Tar spot pressure lighter this year, but still a long way to go

Jayhawks’ Lance Leipold Settled in, Optimistic About Year 2

K-State’s Lee Nominated for 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year

Kansas’ Agbaji, Oklahoma’s Alo Named Big 12 Athletes of the Year

Buhler USD 313 Announces Altered Start and End Times for Upcoming School Year

BUHLER USD 313 BOE Addresses Personnel Matters, Sets Start and End Times for Upcoming School Year

Soybean, beef, cotton exports hit marketing year lows

McPherson USD 418 BOE Elects President for 2022-23 School Year

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