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
- 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
- Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms
- USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services
NEWS
Commissioners hear from local residents on ditches, spraying
During the June 8 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from county resident Mac Carlisle who spoke to them regarding ditches and road erosion in the Mantey area. Carlisle explained he was a native of the area. He said he spent 35 years working for the Corps of Engineers... [More]
Linn Valley begins exploration of Data Center
Running on a platform of economic development, long-term planning and strategic thinking, Linn Valley Mayor Lister Potter broached the subject of a “Technology and Advanced Industrial (TAI) Overlay District, or Data Center,” to the council Monday night. Potter,... [More]
La Cygne holds public hearing for condemnation
The La Cygne City Council opened their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 3, and then moved into a public hearing in regards to condemnation of 825 N. 7th St., Unit A. With no one there to speak, Mayor Debra Wilson closed the public comment portion of the hearing.... [More]
More News
- USD 346 discusses possibility of future virtual school
- SPECIAL NOTICE: Kansas case, if filed, remains sealed
- Public asks for Pleasanton Council to calm themselves
- Deadline for filing closes
- Commissioners get update on Cabin 6 remodel at Park and Marina
- BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case
- SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case
- Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium
COMMUNITY
Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
The annual Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run is set to kick off at Everybody’s in Mound City on Saturday, June 13. Kick stands go up at 1 p.m. and the group will travel east out of Mound City for the first leg of the day. The event - which funds scholarships given... [More]
Candidate picnic Saturday
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13! There will be a Republican Candidate Picnic at Heritage Park in Parker (119 W Woodward), starting at 2 p.m. This outing is a great opportunity to meet a few of the candidates, including Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Derek Schmidt,... [More]
Skyview Farm changes ownership
After establishing Skyview Farm & Creamery many years ago, Bill and Sheri Noffke have found new adventures with their family in Atchison, Kan.; with that, new owners of the 80-acre dairy, Derrick and Jessica Crozier have taken over the milking operation and are continuing... [More]
More Community
- Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service
- The American Revolution: Roles of women, Native Americans and African Americans
- Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community
- Summer reading programs kick off
- Debbie Grigsby-Lynch: Art, Music, and Faith
- Pleasanton teachers take students to the lake!
- Children’s room project shifts to painting a mural
- Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
