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Minnesota PCA begins feedlot rulemaking process

Tuesday, April 1

A rulemaking process that will have implications for Minnesota livestock producers is underway. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick tells Brownfield the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has initiated a public comment period for rules that govern feedlots... Read More.

The process to revamp WOTUS begins

Tuesday, March 18

The U.S. EPA has started its process to revamp the Waters of the United States rule and met with Missouri farmers on National Ag Day to discuss it. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there’s one way the new WOTUS rule will hold the test... Read More.

EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process

Monday, March 3

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles all of these registrations, has been understaffed and under-resourced constantly,” says Daren Coppock. President... Read More.

Grassley reacts to reports House GOP is considering one-bill budget reconciliation process

Wednesday, January 8

Republicans in the U.S. House are reportedly considering a one-bill budget reconciliation process that would include tax and spending cuts, border security funding, and energy development. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the Senate Republican Caucus would prefer two bills. “And the reason we... Read More.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

Friday, November 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County.The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission includes Justice Melissa... Read More.

Allen County Newly Elected Sheriff to Start New Position Process, to Begin January 13

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kid ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Newly elected Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness is starting the process of transitioning into the new position which he officially assumes January 13. Maness discussed this with Allen County Commissioners Tuesday, and as part of this he will... Read More.

Hutch Chamber to Host Primary Election Candidate Forum

Friday, June 21

By the Hutchinson/Reno County ChamberHUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 22, 2024) — As the Primary Election draws near, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today they will be hosting a forum for Reno County Commission and Kansas State Legislature candidates that will be appearing on... Read More.

Marshall, Moran Urge Creation of New FDA Review Process to Vet Livestock Feed Additives

Monday, June 12

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The two Republican U.S. senators from Kansas and a pair of Democratic U.S. senators from Wisconsin and Colorado endorsed legislation offering an alternative route for U.S. Food and Drug Administration review of new feed additives for livestock.The... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Potential Candidates, Process for Hiring an Interim City Manager

Thursday, May 4

LYONS, Kan. – During a special noon-hour meeting Thursday, the Lyons City Council agreed to begin the process of hiring an interim city administrator. The decision comes after the resignation of current city administrator Chad Buckley was announced earlier in the week.Mayor Dustin Schutz... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Notes: Commissioners Discuss Burn Ban Process

Tuesday, April 11

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The imposition of burn bans in McPherson County will continue to be handled on a district-by-district basis. McPherson County Emergency Management and Communications Director Julie McClure told several ranchers began burning pastures following the lifting of a burn ban late last... Read More.