Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding President Biden’s Veto of Congressional WOTUS Repeal Resolution
LINCOLN, NEB. – “Time and again efforts to expand the regulatory reach of the Clean Water Act have been rejected by Congress, courts, farmers and ranchers, and anyone who turns the earth with a shovel. President Biden’s tone-deaf rejection of a bipartisan resolution passed through both Houses of Congress is not surprising yet extremely disappointing. […]
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding Appointment of Carolyn Bosn and the Resignation of Sen. Suzanne Geist
LINCOLN, NEB. – “The Nebraska Farm Bureau congratulates Carolyn Bosn on her appointment to the Nebraska Legislature serving District 25. Bosn was appointed after Sen. Suzanne Geist announced her resignation as senator for District 25. Carolyn has deep roots in Nebraska agriculture. Her background in law and agriculture will serve her well in the legislative […]
Drought conditions increase potential for wheat disease and insects
By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Wheat harvest is two months away, and some of this year’s crop will be affected by not only drought conditions but also disease and insects. On a recent episode of SUNUP, the agriculture television show of Oklahoma State University Extension, two specialists discussed the challenges producers could face during the next couple […]
Drummond releases Independent Counsel report, files motion to vacate conviction of death row inmate Glossip
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 6, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is releasing the final report from Independent Counsel Rex Duncan on the same day he has filed a motion to vacate the conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip. The motion was filed with the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (OCCA) three days after the […]
Annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days set for April 17-21
By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Students, staff, and faculty will participate in the 18th annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD), hosted by Fort Hays State University. This event celebrates the research, scholarly, and creative work conducted by varied disciplines within the university. Special activities will include a creative works […]
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Prepares for 11th Annual Grow Green Match Day
MANHATTAN, KS, April 4, 2023 — The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation staff, Executive Board, and volunteers are preparing for the 11th Annual Grow Green Match Day event, to be held Friday, April 21. Individuals can donate to their choice of 94 different local nonprofit funds in person from 7 am to 6 pm at the […]
Insurance Commissioner Places Friday Health Under Supervision
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today that he has placed Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma, Inc. (Friday Health) under supervision of the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID). Friday Health is a health maintenance organization domiciled and licensed only in Oklahoma. Commissioner Mulready stated, “The decision to place Friday Health under supervision was not […]
Annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days set for April 17-21
By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Students, staff, and faculty will participate in the 18th annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD), hosted by Fort Hays State University. This event celebrates the research, scholarly, and creative work conducted by varied disciplines within the university. Special activities will include a creative works […]
K-State unveils expanded Kansas Garden Guide
Popular guide aims to help gardeners in state’s challenging growing conditions By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A popular guide to gardening in Kansas has undergone a major makeover that one of its authors said helps to “better reflect the needs and experiences of a wide range of Kansas […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Carolyn Dunn, rural grocery
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” That quote was cited by K-State sportswriter D. Scott Fritchen in an article about a young ballplayer who used the transfer portal and became an impact player at her new school. The young […]