Farmers worry persists over soybean rust spread
Asian soybean rust remains confined to southern states this summer and is unlikely to affect Midwest fields, experts say. Still, Illinois farmer Jeff Abbey notes the disease can cause extensive leaf loss and yield reduction, prompting continued vigilance for next year. The rust arrived from South America last year and is likely to endure winters in the South despite no northern sightings this season.
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Bloomington
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Poll shows broad support for protests and stay-the-course Iraq policy
An AP Ipsos poll finds 60 percent support protesters right to oppose the war while most favor keeping U S troops in Iraq until stability is achieved. About 53 percent call the war a mistake, with Republicans largely backing the president and Democrats divided.
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Ruth Carver
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Bush
United States
Vietnam
Charles Franklin
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Utah
Idaho
Healy's Jennison Launches Kansans Bid for Governor
Healy's Jennison announces bid for governor serving all Kansans to the best of her ability. GOP chair Tim Shallenburger calls him a serious contender though more moderate than Doug. Jennison, a former House speaker, emphasizes vision and leadership while denying campaigning against Mays. Also running are Dennis Hawver and Richard Rodewald.
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GOP
Tim Shallenburger
Jennison
Doug
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Shallenburger
Kansas Outdoors
Kansas
Dennis Hawver
Richard Rodewald
Lawrence
Ride: On top of the world in a hot air balloon
A four person ascent over Ozark Missouri rises to near 300 feet. Wildlife panic and sage brush hosts a dramatic landing with missteps and a pile up in a field. After rescue and packing, the writer notes hot air ballooning is addictive and will be repeated.
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Lance Freeman
Ozark
Tantillo
Lee Richardson Zoo
Tantilla
Mem
Bers
Freeman
Brookover Feed Yard
Meth treatment cases reach record highs in 2005 Kansas counties
Statewide meth treatment admissions rose with Sedgewick Shawnee and Wyandotte counties leading the year 114 cases in Saline County 99 in Johnson and 89 in Reno County. Community concerns note rural areas face growing issues with isolation aiding manufacture and access to materials while the Smoky Hill Foundation remains the only meth specific program.
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Sedgewick
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Saline County
Johnson County
Reno County
Kansas
Kathy Ukele
Smoky Hill Foundation
Hays
Ukele
Cain
Auditors to Review Five Years Of Education Spending
The legislature will focus on education funding in the upcoming session as auditors study five years of school district budgets, graduation rates, teacher salaries, and student tests. Post Audit Director Barb Hinton says resources are tied to the current audits, while some lawmakers question diversifying reviews beyond education.
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Kansas City, Kan
Post
Kansas City Star
Legislative Post
Barb Hinton
Post Audit Committee
John Edmonds
R-Great Bend
Edmonds
Hinton
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