"Friday’s sales brought Beijing closer to fulfilling a commitment to buy 12 million tons of the latest U.S. soybean harvest by the end of February after Sinograin purchased about 10 cargoes of U.S. soy on Monday."
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China Buys at Least 10 Cargoes of U.S. Soybeans for April-May Shipment, Traders Say
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China’s state stockpiler Sinograin purchased at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans on Friday, or at least 600,000 metric tons, for shipment in April and May, capping an active week of buying by the w...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌾 Winter may slow things down, but agriculture never stops. Planning, preparation, and care continue year-round to keep our food system moving.
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MISSING KANSAS COLD CASE: 16-year-old April Wiss went missing 26 years ago today.
April was supposed to be a key witness in an upcoming felony criminal trial, but she disappeared in Wichita on January 11, 2000. She was last seen leaving an apartment complex in the 500 block of Marion Road.
This age-progressed photo shows what April may look like today. She would be 42 years old. If you have any information that may be able to help in this case, call Wichita Police at (316) 337-6552.
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CHECK IT OUT: Some people have been enjoying the snow we've seen here in Kansas - one viewer sent us this impressive 10 FOOT snowman! From this angle, it looks taller than their house!☃️❄️
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"The consistent, dramatic decline in Kansas’ wild turkey population prompted the state in 2023 to forbid hunting them in the fall."
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Kansas Wild Turkeys, Plagued by Years of Population Decline, Subject of Conservation Funding
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"When an Oklahoma rancher found his cattle overturning protein tubs for the third time in a week, he didn’t just fix the problem — he invented a solution."
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Chow Time: From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma - Oklahoma State University
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“It gave me a sense of pride,” he said. “Most people wouldn’t want to do it, but it taught me to stick with something and get the job done. That lesson carried me into my first job with Blue Bell.”
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The Cowboy Way: Jimmy Lawhorn - Oklahoma State University
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Before Jimmy Lawhorn ever stepped into the corner office at Blue Bell Creameries, he was sweeping peanut shells and soda cups out of the stands at Lewis Field.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Since Congress created it in 1981, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has helped people pay for air conditioning costs in the summer and heating costs in the winter by directly covering their utility bills."
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Oklahomans can now apply for help with heating bills this winter
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Oklahomans who meet certain income requirements can now apply for assistance paying their utility bills. It’s part of a program that aims to keep the heat on during the winter’s coldest months.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Livestock market historians will likely record 2025 as the year prices exploded beyond the wildest imaginations of even the most seasoned industry veterans."
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2025: A Year for the Cattle Market Record Books
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"Planting soybeans early is increasingly a norm for farmers in the Midwest, but research from Iowa State suggests there’s a fine line between early and too early."
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Let Mother Nature Do The Talking
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If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Argentina’s Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said on Thursday that dry weather since last month has damaged 2025/26 corn crops in western Buenos Aires province, though significant rain is forecast in coming days in the critical agricultural province."
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Dry Weather Hurts Argentine Corn Crop in Key Province, Exchange Says
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Argentina’s Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said on Thursday that dry weather since last month has damaged 2025/26 corn crops in western Buenos Aires province, though significant rain is forecast in co...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In a community with socioeconomic challenges, Sproul says connecting to agriculture helped students feel empowered and not overlooked."
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Bringing Agriculture to Life for Kansas Students
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When Kelsy Sproul, a former kindergarten teacher in Chautauqua County’s Sedan, looked at the scripted curriculum handed to her during her first year in the classroom, she quickly realized something ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The third full year of Kansas’ 988 suicide and crisis hotline revealed growing demand for intervention services available at five regional call centers, resulting in a recommendation to the Kansas Legislature for a significant increase in state funding."
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Kansas council urges Legislature to increase funding to state’s 988 suicide lifeline network
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The hotline was implemented nationally and in Kansas in July 2022, and monthly call volume went from a high of 2,287 in 2023 to 3,231 in 2024 and 3,796 in0 CommentsComment on Facebook
KDOT crews are hard at work clearing the highways. Make sure you drive in the "Seen Zone" Don't crowd the plows, and give them time to work.
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“In a study we did, we actually found that the majority of those calves were leaving the dairy at less than 24 hours of age,” she says.
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Life on the Highway: A Road Map for Better Beef-on-Dairy Calf Transport
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Proper care and early colostrum set beef-on-dairy calves up for success during their first journey.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is January 26, the agency said on Thursday."
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IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26
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(CNN) — If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is January 26, the0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Trump administration released updated nutrition guidelines that bring back a revamped version of the food pyramid, while urging people to eat less sugar and more animal-based protein."
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USDA flips food pyramid, puts animal protein first
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New dietary guidelines boost protein recommendations 50% and embrace beef tallow, butter and full-fat dairy. Industry experts predict surge in meat demand.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Good things take time… especially pineapples 🍍⏳
Did you know it takes two years to grow just one?
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"I enjoy making suet cakes for birds in the winter. Usually I just make it in squares, but occasionally I make suet wreaths. The birds can’t resist the peanut butter in the cake. This little Carolina wren perched in the center of one wreath and had perfect access to some treats," says Field Editor Anne Duvall.
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Blue Jays are one of the birds you’re most likely to see all winter long. ❄️
Unlike many songbirds, Blue Jays don’t always migrate. Some stay put, others move short distances—it often depends on food availability. In winter, they rely heavily on acorns, nuts, seeds, and even cached food they hid away months earlier.
Those loud calls you hear? That’s a jay letting others know a good food source—or a potential threat—has been spotted.
📷: Nebraskaland Magazine
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"This past spring, volunteers scooped up nearly 50,000 plastic pellets over an 11-day period at more than 200 sites across 14 countries, 29 U.S. states and Washington, D.C."
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Plastic pellets known as ‘nurdles’ are polluting beaches and waterways • Nebraska Examiner
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“Nurdles”— tiny plastic pellets that are the basic building blocks of nearly all plastic products — are polluting beaches and waterways.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"With American growers forecast to lose an average $437 per acre, according to a Bloomberg analysis of USDA data, the crop has shifted from a staple of Southern agriculture to a financial liability."
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Trump aims bumper aid at rice farmers facing bleakest outlook
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American growers say India’s support for its rice producers amounts to an unfair advantage.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"An organization dedicated to preserving the endangered lesser prairie chicken and other grouse species is changing tactics to work with farmers and ranchers on grassland preservation and needed policy changes. "
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An organization dedicated to preserving the endangered lesser prairie chicken and other grouse species is changing tactics to work with farmers and ranchers on grassland preservation and needed policy...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The January USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is scheduled for release on Monday, Jan. 12."
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What Farmers Need to Know Before the January WASDE Report
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The January WASDE report is due Monday, Jan. 12. Going into the report, here is what farmers need to know about the U.S. corn, soybean, and wheat markets, and what Grain Market Insider will be looking...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Federal health officials say an Idaho company is recalling over 38,000 cases of tater tots sold in numerous states as the products may be contaminated with plastic pieces."
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Tater tots recalled in 26 states due to plastic contamination: FDA
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials say an Idaho company is recalling over 38,000 cases of tater tots sold in numerous states as the products may be contaminated with plastic pieces. The…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Kansas is literally number one for hospitals on the brink of collapse."
Healthcare in Kansas is far from perfect- in fact, new research from December 2025 says 68 hospitals in rural Kansas are currently at risk of closing.
Matthew Agnew, a Wichita healthcare and real estate attorney, says when a hospital like the one in Derby closes, it can create a backlog at other nearby healthcare centers and hospitals.
Abby Wray KAKE has the story: www.kake.com/home/how-the-closure-of-rock-regional-could-have-implications-for-healthcare-across-...
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"Kansas health officials say dozens of people were stricken by a hard to treat and potentially deadly fungus in 2025."
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Fungus infection cases hit 41 in Kansas: KDHE
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials say dozens of people were stricken by a hard to treat and potentially deadly fungus in 2025. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is monitor…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The bill would prohibit use of cell phones during instruction time, with only certain exceptions allowed for medical necessity."
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Kansas bill could ban cell phones in schools statewide
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A proposed Kansas bill could ban cell phone use across the state’s schools, prompting reactions from students and parents about the potential statewide restriction.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's a rainy start to the day in parts of NWKS. As always, wipers on = lights on! Stay updated on road conditions today at kandrive.gov. #kswx
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Much of Kansas will encounter heavy rain today, which could impact travel. Avoid using cruise control, and give yourself more time to reach your destination.
Drive for conditions.
If your wipers are on, your headlights should be on as well!
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As we welcome the new year, it’s important to remember biosecurity as livestock shows begin for the year. Here are some biosecurity tips to follow before, during, and after livestock shows.
Before the show
• Monitor your animal’s health. If your animal is sick, do not attend the show.
• Clean and disinfect your show equipment and trailer before going to the show.
During the show
• Monitor your animals for stress and any signs of illness.
• Do not share equipment or tools with other exhibitors.
• When watering your animals using a community hose, do not allow your animal to drink directly from the hose or dip the community hose in your bucket.
After the show
• When returning from a show, isolate your show animals from other animals at your farm and watch for signs of illness. Do not allow nose-to-nose contact between these sets of animals.
• Consult a veterinarian if your animal becomes ill.
• Don’t share supplies like buckets, feed pans, etc. between isolated animals and other animals. All equipment should be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and allowed to dry after use in the isolation area.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, clothing, shoes, show box and contents, and vehicles/trailers that were used at the show.
To help prevent the spread of diseases, Nebraska has import restrictions for livestock coming into the state from states that have confirmed reportable disease cases. If you are considering moving an animal into Nebraska, please visit nda.nebraska.gov/animal/imports/import-requirements or call 402-471-2351 to learn more about any importation orders that are currently in place.
Individuals from Nebraska transporting animals to exhibitions in other states should contact the destination state to learn about their import requirements before transporting animals.
Individuals or practitioners who suspect or have concerns about livestock diseases should contact NDA at 402-471-2351.
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"Coming into 2025, a growing body of forecasts pointed toward drought risk across the western and central Corn Belt."
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2026 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Quick Exit, El Niño’s Potential and the Signals Farmers Should Watch
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After a surprise-filled 2025, shifting climate signals point to a different setup in 2026. A quick La Niña exit, potential El Niño return and spring storm tracks could shape planting conditions, yie...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"As New World screwworm moves closer to the southern U.S., dairy farmers, veterinarians and industry leaders are paying closer attention."
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Prepping Dairies for the Return of the New World Screwworm
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It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"New research from the University of São Paulo shows the immune system of a growing Holstein calf responds differently depending on whether it’s fed salable milk (SM), pasteurized waste milk (PWM) or raw waste milk (WM)."
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Waste Milk Feeding Alters Calf Immune Development
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New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Dad used it to pull a 3-bottom plow and a pony drill to seed a few acres of oats and millet for our cows. We also used it to plant potatoes each spring,” he said.
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How Restoring His Dad’s 1927 McCormick-Deering Tractor Revealed a Hidden History
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While restoring his dad’s 1927 McCormick-Deering, John Suchor uncovered its unexpected past as one of the government’s rare corn borer control tractors.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Plants like radishes are fast-growing and cold-tolerant, cucumbers and zucchini have big, easy seeds to directly sow, and beets and carrots grow best by putting them right in the ground! Root crops don't like to have their roots disturbed, so transplanting isn't recommended for those crops. What are YOU growing this season?
Here's more! Almanac.com/content/starting-seeds-indoors
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The reporting period consists of 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 to midnight on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
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State troopers bust 570 drivers for speeding over New Year’s holiday
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – State troopers arrested 25 people for driving under the influence and cited hundreds of others for speeding over the New Year’s holiday. The Kansas Highway Patrol releas…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Simple steps to stay safe
⚠️Avoid touching wild birds.
⚠️Avoid touching materials (e.g., animal litter or bedding material).
⚠️Wash hands after being outside or around animals.
⚠️Avoid touching or consuming raw milk or raw milk products, especially from animals with confirmed or suspected avian influenza.
⚠️Cook poultry, eggs and beef to a safe internal temperature to kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about avian influenza: bit.ly/3NxbL2e
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"The cargoes, totalling around 600,000 metric tons, are for shipment between March and May, the traders said, which is the peak shipping season for rival supplier Brazil."
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China Buys More U.S. Soybeans, Total Purchases Approach 10 Million Tons
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China’s state stockpiler Sinograin bought 10 U.S. soybean cargoes this week, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday, as the world’s top buyer continues purchasing from the U.S. following a late Oct...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A 2023 published study, analyzing citizen science observations, found that on average the night sky got brighter by 9.6% annually, from 2011 to 2022."
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One Iowan’s quest for darker skies might benefit rural areas • Nebraska Examiner
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Dark sky ordinances could lower electricity costs, help out local wildlife and even build an astrotourism market in rural Iowa.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
