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CLAAS FarmPoint helps reduce farmer downtime

Keeping farmers running in the fields longer has been one of the biggest success stories for CLAAS FarmPoint. Patricio Frangella, head of commercial development, says the company relies more on mobile service and parts delivery and less on brick-and-mortar stores. “We put resident technicians where...

ACRE Act would reduce cost of borrowing for farmers

The American Bankers Association is bringing attention to legislation that would lower the cost of borrowing for farmers. Senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy Ed Elfmann says the Access for our Rural Economy, or ACRE Act, removes the taxation on income...

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition...

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in...