Drought tests corn gains but tech offers hope
Illinois farmer David Kellerman faced 108 degree heat with little rain as drought scorched the Midwest. Farmers cut down damaged corn while genetics and drought tolerant hybrids from DuPont Pioneer and other firms promise bigger yields per acre, though experts caution no miracle exists without rain. The USDA now expects about 146 bushels per acre, still above a decade ago, with disaster relief planned for affected growers.
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Auburn
Ill
National Corn Growers Association
Niemeyer
Tony Wyn
Purdue University
Holcomb Board Eyes Lower 2013 Mill Levy
Holcomb residents hear proposed 2013 mill levy plan with capital reserve funding for park improvements hay mill and other projects. City officials note flat budgets with slight increases in some departments and invite public feedback at an Aug 8 hearing before finalizing budgeting.
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Community College
Holcomb
Kansas Wheat Crop Rises 43 Percent Despite Drought and Hail
Nationwide forecasts show winter wheat production at 1.67 billion bushels, down 1 percent from last month but up 12 percent from last year. Oklahoma Texas Missouri and Colorado expect larger crops while Nebraska and South Dakota face reductions. Kansas harvest of hard red winter wheat declines 1 percent to 1.01 billion bushels.
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Trustees propose increase for Finney County GCCC levy
GCCC trustees debate a property tax levy increase to fund deferred maintenance and program needs. Schwartz backs the measure noting college pride and upcoming options, including maintenance, oil exploration, softball coaching, cheer-dance, and insurance costs. Budget discussions hinge on Finney County valuation at 497.6 million, enabling facility updates and potential staff raises through 2017 2018 while tuition rises $5 per credit hour.
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Finney County
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Utilities push upgrades as electric rates may rise later
Utilities are upgrading transmission lines and power plants after years of under-investment, signaling a potential end to the long trend of falling real electricity prices. The average U S residential price is seen rising about 2 percent for the year and summer bills could rise by roughly three dollars, with some relief from cheaper natural gas.
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South Carolina Public Service Commission
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New York
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NRG Energy Inc
Southern Co
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