Harvest Focused Effort by Farmers In Kansas
The article notes wheat prices around $5.53 per bushel in June in parts of Kansas, up 77 cents from May and $1.29 from June 2006. Troy Dumler, extension agricultural economist, says despite higher input costs, western Kansas wheat prices should compensate. He cites diesel and natural gas cost increases since 2002 and 2006, but overall farm finances vary. drought impacted crop yields yet past years like 2003 and 2004 offered relief. Ed Banning of Ag Management Consultants adds that good yields bolster outlook.
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Troy Dumler
Southwest
Kansas
Dumler
Ed Banning
Ag Management Consultants Inc
Rain slows field work as crops progress in Kansas
Rain across Kansas slightly delayed planting and harvest last week while improving field conditions. Here are KASS crop updates: 59 percent of wheat harvested vs 93 percent last year and 82 percent five-year average. 22 percent corn silking. soybean planting 91 percent with 85 percent emerged. sorghum 94 percent planted. alfalfa second cutting 44 percent. range and pasture mostly good to excellent. Moisture and feed grain supplies show adequate levels with moisture shortages minor in spots.
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Topeka
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
Kass
Oil Flood Reaches Coffeyville Amid Verdigris River Spill
Oil from Coffeyville Resources refinery spilled during flood preparations and spread down the Verdigris River. Upstream releases from Elk City and Fall River reservoirs kept the water high, threatening drinkable supplies and recreation areas. EPA teams monitor the slick as officials assess contamination and coordinate cleanup efforts while residents are urged to avoid floodwaters.
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Coffeyville
Elk City
Fall River
Toronto Lake
Jim Miller
Montgomery County
Verdigris
Coffeyville Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oklahoma
Sharon Watson
Kansas Adjutant General
EPA
Watson
Fire Department
Mike Mansfield
Wheat hits high price as field harvests wrap up
Reports indicate wheat from the field commands a higher price this season as harvest nears completion. Buyers and farmers express strong demand, with excitement rising to fill storage bins and secure markets.
Tax impacts and budget plans face local colleges and schools
Ed Ballantyne outlines that valuations of 11 500 would yield 221 84 toward the college under a 19 29 mill rate, with 9 7 million in 2006 07 and about 9 1 million projected for 2007 08 if the mill levy stays steady. She supports a 5 percent raise for classified staff and a 3 5 percent faculty increase, while seeking budget cuts elsewhere to hold the line.
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Ballantyne
Board of Trustees
GCCC
USD
Kathleen Whitley
Dale Dennis
Kansas
Board of Education
Whitley
Bob O’connor
North Korea to aid IAEA in Yongbyon shutdown plan
A confidential four page IAEA report says North Korea will provide experts with technical information access and support to shut down Yongbyon reactor. The IAEA board could approve the plan to start the mission and dismantle the facility, advancing the disarmament deal. Kim Jong Il urged fulfillment of February pledges as signs of easing tension appeared.
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Vienna
Austria
North Korea
U.N
Associated Press
International Atomic Energy Agency
Yongbyon
IAEA
Kim Jong Il
Kim
Yang Jiechi
Federal aid approved for Kansas flood counties
President Bush approved a federal disaster declaration for 18 Kansas counties including Franklin and Neosho, enabling reimbursements to local and state governments and some nonprofits. Officials say individual assistance is still under review as flooding from last week’s heavy rains caused evacuations and extensive damage. Governor Kathleen Sebelius praised the fast action and noted hopes for disaster aid for businesses and residents.
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Bush
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Franklin
Neosho
State Adjutant General's Department
Sebelius
Boyda
Thomas Seay
Anderson
Allen
Butler
Bourbon
Chautauqua
Cherokee
Coffey
Cowley
Elk
Greenwood
Linn
Miami
Montgomery
Osage
Wilson
Woodson
Chanute
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Tulsa
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Environmental Protection Agency
Dallas
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O’connor
Mark Low
N. Korea
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W.gcccks.edu
Thurs
Dodge City
Lillian Harstine
Galichia Medical Group
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Dr. Harstine
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