Expert sees potential in China for U S corn and livestock exports
Iowa State economist Dermot Hayes told Kansas State University’s 2014 Risk and Profit Conference on Aug 22 that policy shifts in China could lift U S agriculture, especially corn and livestock. He noted China’s land and water constraints and the move toward free trade, citing Smithfield Foods’ 2013 sale as an example of Chinese investment.
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92 year old voter allowed without birth certificate in Kansas
Kansas State Election Board ruled that Evelyn Howard a 92 year old resident lacking a birth certificate can vote in November. Her daughter Marilyn Hopkins testified she has lived in the United States all her life and provided a family Bible census records and an affidavit as citizenship proof. The board unanimously said the Bible registry suffices and noted hearings are available for those lacking proof.
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Pierceville reunion and GCHS Little Buffs Cheer Clinic planned
Pierceville Roundup announces a school reunion at Pierceville Federated Church Wagher Hall with a 9 am start and meals at noon and 4 30 pm bring photos memorabilia and contact Claudette Beavers at two phone numbers Garden City High School hosts a Little Buffs Cheer Clinic September 15 18 at the GCHS Dance Studio pre kindergarten through sixth grade participates cheer during JV game September 22 clinic costs 35 and proceeds support the squad contact Corie Covino or register by September 11 Gov Sam Brownback announces appointments including Jeffrey Whitham to the Kansas State Banking Board Whitham of Garden City leads Western State Bank ready to oversee charters branches and consumer safety
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States push health care compact to wrest control from feds
Kansas, Missouri and eight other states back an Interstate Health Care Compact to run Medicare and Medicaid with federal block grants. Supporters claim state knowhow will cut costs and tailor programs. Critics warn of unworkable structure and require Congressional approval.
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