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Read about what's expected thru the winter season in agriculture, farming issues, environmental concerns, livestock and more.
USDA, Trump Administration Announce $12 Million Farm Relief
President Donald Trump’s administration recently announced $12 million in one-time payments to farmers to offset what the administration calls “unfair market disruptions.”According to a statement from the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), “Of the $12 billion provided, up to $11 billion will be used for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which provides broad relief
From The Desk of FSA
Updates from the Fairbury FSAOur team has been busy with program implementation and working with customers to address their end-of-year needs. Here are a few things that are important for you to know as we wind down 2025 and prepare for 2026. Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs)If you are considering taking a Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL)
Big Bucks ProRodeo Brings the Wild West to the Midwest: 2026 Winter Run
By: Gretchen KirchmannWhen the calendar flips to January 2026 Park City, Kansas is the first stop on Big Bucks ProRodeo Winter Run. The stock contracting firm rooted in Utah and Nevada are bringing their wild west entertainment to agricultural communities across the Midwest. The Big Bucks ProRodeo crew will transform indoor venues into rodeo arenas,
2025 Pioneer Farm Family
At the Jefferson County Fair, The Dick family was awarded the Aksarben Heritage Award for 150 years of continuous family ownership.This is only the 3rd farm in Jefferson County to receive this award, and only 102 have been awarded in all of Nebraska.The Dick family farm is lived on and is a working diversified crop
Governor Kelly Updates Declaration of Drought Emergency, Warnings, and Watches for Kansas Counties
TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties. Scattered heavy rainfall events this past month, especially in south central and south eastern areas of the state, have led to localized improvements to ongoing drought and abnormal dryness. The overall drought conditions in Kansas are showing signs of