The 2025 Kansas legislative session is drawing to a close, however, lawmakers have quite a bit to accomplish before leaving Topeka on Friday. We'll be there every step of the way tracking legislation affecting our state's grain and feed industry. 🔗 | ksgrainandfeed.org/advocacy/2025-…

After 11 weeks the Kansas legislature reached its first adjournment late last week. We were there every step of the way monitoring legislation affecting our members. What's on the docket when lawmakers return for a short veto session on April 10? ⏬ 📰 - ksgrainandfeed.org/advocacy/2025-…

The 2025 Kansas legislative session wrapped up last week. Our government affairs team worked throughout the session to protect agribusiness. An update from the final two days: ksgrainandfeed.org/advocacy/2025-… A week-by-week archive of the session: ksgrainandfeed.org/legislative-ad…

#wheatharvest25 moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then it has been slow going. With scattered showers and high humidity, most days the combines can’t get rolling until late-afternoon. Kansas is only 3% complete, behind 25% last year. kswheat.com/harvest01

Harvest was off to a rapid start in SWKS on Thursday with temperatures topping out about 100. In central Kansas, #wheatharvest25 came to a halt after Tuesday’s rainfall but will pick back up by the weekend with high winds and triple digit temperatures. kswheat.com/harvest02

Harvest is picking up in southern and central Kansas after rain delays. Farmers face muddy fields and reduced yields due to wheat streak mosaic virus. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest03

Harvest is underway statewide, with yields up in some areas, but rain delays in others. Test weights are steady, though some growers face wheat streak mosaic virus. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest04

Harvest is moving steadily across Kansas, with average yields despite challenges like wind, rain, and wheat streak mosaic. Growers remain optimistic as they work to finish strong. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest05

Harvest is about halfway done in Kansas, slightly behind last year but near the five-year average. Wet fields from heavy rains are slowing progress, but farmers are pushing forward as June wraps up. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest06

Harvest continues across Kansas—some areas are slowed by rain, while others near completion. Farmers and crews are adapting to keep things moving.⁠ #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest07

While yields and protein levels remain generally average, Kansas wheat farmers are facing significant challenges this year, including wheat streak mosaic virus, drought during the growing season and scattered rainfall during harvest. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest08

Kansas wheat farmers are dealing with a challenging harvest as rain impacts test weights, but 2025 yields are up compared to the past three drought years. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest09

Many farmers are wrapping up harvest after a season full of challenges, but their perseverance never wavered. #wheatharvest25 kswheat.com/harvest10

Wheat harvest continues! Yields vary, but harvest progress is nearly complete. #wheatharvest25 #KansasWheat kswheat.com/harvest11

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: #wheatharvest25 is 93% complete. Yields varied from below average to excellent. Many areas reported strong test weights and protein; rain during harvest lowered quality in others, leading to yield loss, abandonment. kswheat.com/harvest12

Enjoyed meeting with the Kansas Grain and Feed Association 2025 Agribusiness leaders last week. We discussed the importance of exporting KS commodities & programs like McGovern-Dole Food & Food for Peace, which help farmers sell excess crops to feed the hungry around the globe.

Day 1 of NGFA’s 2025 Harvest Safety Week, “Safety First. Harvest Ready.,” covers Safety Around Ground Storage Piles. Learn best practices for vehicle traffic, machine guarding, fall protection, and electrical safety. Watch at ngfa.org/safety #HSW25

Day 2 focuses on Safety Around Moving Vehicles. Join NGFA experts to explore best practices for truck receiving areas, traffic control, and mobile equipment operation. Watch at ngfa.org/safety #HSW25

Day 3 highlights Hazardous Weather Conditions. Learn how to prevent heat and cold stress and stay safe during extreme harvest weather. Watch at ngfa.org/safety #HSW25

Day 4 covers Preventing Worker Fatigue During Harvest. NGFA experts share tips to recognize fatigue, reduce risk, and practice effective sleep strategies. Watch at ngfa.org/safety #HSW25