MANHATTAN — Cooler temperatures are ushering in some of the best fishing of the year across Kansas, according to Joe Gerken, a fisheries and aquatics specialist with K-State Extension.
“This is a great time of year for fish,” Gerken said.
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AGNEWS
Most of the U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers
Washington, D.C.– Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National... [More]
K-State Cattlemen’s Day: Preparing for a generational transfer
Oklahoma State University professor shares the importance of preparing a generational transfer of a farm or ranch at the 113th Cattlemen’s Day MANHATTAN, Kan. – When considering how to pass on a family farm or ranch to the next generation, one of the... [More]
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]
More Agnews
- KDA reminds poultry owners of HPAI risk
- WTAS: Nation’s farmers, producers, and ag leaders praise President Trump’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
- Local calving school offered to assist area beef producers
- Measuring what matters is key to managing cow herd
- Ks Jr Angus member Creed Caldwell is Colvin Certified Angus Beef ® brand
- Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms
- USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services
NEWS
SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
TOPEKA, Kan. – Conditions were ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas yesterday, March 24. Any early burning activity today, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout... [More]
Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
On Monday, March 23, the Linn County Commissioners made a motion to approve and sign a settlement agreement ending litigation between the Board of Linn County Commissioners and Tanglewood Lake Owners Association. The suit was filed in Linn County District Court following an... [More]
K9 Tank, new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department
Many who live in the Pleasanton area may see a new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department – not a human, but a pink-nosed Pitbull named Tank that is the new partner of Officer Kartman Highley. According to Sector K9, where Tank was acquired for the Pleasanton Police... [More]
More News
- La Cygne Council awards sewer lift bid
- Breaking News: Wellness check leads to discovery of deceased resident
- Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones
- Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor
- SPECIAL NOTICE
- Fear & urgency at heart of Centerville couple scam
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with fair board
- La Cygne discusses one-cent sales tax
COMMUNITY
The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
There were many things that led up to our founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. Two of these events happened in Boston: the Boston Massacre, which happened on March 5, 1770, and the Boston Tea Party, which happened Dec. 16, 1773. The Boston Massacre... [More]
Easter in Linn County
Saturday, March 28 Parker Egg Hunt – 1 p.m. in the Heritage Park Sunday, March 29 Palm Sunday Service – 9:45 a.m. at Centerville Community Church. Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday Service – 6:30 p.m. at Prescott United Methodist Church, followed... [More]
Chapter CV P.E.O.
Chapter CV of P.E.O. met on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting was held at the Labette Bank in La Cygne with Beverly Burke and Carol Shugart as hostesses; 14 members responded to roll call. Election and installation of officers for the 2026-27 year was held. Officers... [More]
More Community
- Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Legislative Coffee planned Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
- Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
- PV FFA receives KAAE award
- Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
- Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
- Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm
