AGNEWS
Kansas Soybean Commission confirms next year’s checkoff funding decisions
Market development and production research remain top priorities Kansas Soybean Commissioners met in early December to hear funding proposals and establish the budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The board of volunteer farmer-leaders... [More]
KDA reminds poultry owners of HPAI risk
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Over the last three years, an ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has threatened poultry flocks in Kansas and across the nation, primarily spread by wild waterfowl. The fall again brought a resurgence of the virus detected in wild... [More]
WTAS: Nation’s farmers, producers, and ag leaders praise President Trump’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today highlighted the outpouring of support from governors, commodity groups, farm bureaus, and agriculture industry leaders across the country following President Trump’s announcement of $12 billion... [More]
More Agnews
- Local calving school offered to assist area beef producers
- Measuring what matters is key to managing cow herd
- Gone Fishing? K-State aquatics expert says cooler temps may be ideal for some species
- Ks Jr Angus member Creed Caldwell is Colvin Certified Angus Beef ® brand
- USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services
NEWS
SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise
The Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting last Wednesday over concern of the condition of the roof covering the water plant. After the council meeting held Monday, Feb. 9, and word was heard that the roof could collapse if snow, wind, or other event put weight... [More]
Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16
A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about a mile west of the K-7/K-52 south junction. Work will begin on or after... [More]
SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas. With last... [More]
More News
- Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with extension
- SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
- SPECIAL: Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
- Deputy Parscale receives award from Sheriffs' Association
- SEKMHC Executive Director suspended by board of trustees
- Pleasanton Council appoints fifth member
- Commissioners take action on P&Z items
COMMUNITY
PV FFA receives KAAE award
According to their website, one of the goals of the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators, or KAAE, is to promote and improve the teaching of agriculture in secondary schools and where courses in technical agriculture constitute the principal function, maintain and improve... [More]
Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
Mound City bull rider, Colton Byram, emerged as the biggest winner at the PRCA Xtreme “Bulls Night Out” held at the Ft. Worth Stock Show Jan 20-21. The Xtreme Bulls are stand-alone bull riding events held throughout the year and sanctioned by the PRCA with points... [More]
Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
TOPEKA, KAN. — The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will host Washburn Piano Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students. “As students prepare for spring piano recitals and competitions, Washburn Piano Day gives K-12 piano students... [More]
More Community
- Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm
- Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know
- The Power of Hobbies: Why staying engaged matters as we age
- Heartland REC expands Future Foundations Scholarship Program to 12 awards
- Call for Entries: Bourbon County Arts Council Fine Art Exhibit 2026
- Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve
- KIDS CORNER: The stories behind Christmas traditions and symbols
- 2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed
