Kansas farmer grows potatoes on 200 acres in central region
Belpre area farmer Bill Roenbaugh expands beyond wheat soybeans and corn to a five season potato harvest. He plants over 200 acres of mostly red potatoes as part of Kansas’ growing niche crops. Kansas farmers have pursued cucumbers sweet corn apples and grapes to diversify. Bececkman notes several dozen alternatives may exist creating rural jobs though it is not for everyone.
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Peachy peach season as Steffen Orchard opens in Steffen
In Haysville suburban sprawl claimed several orchards and harsh weather shut others. On opening day at Steffen Orchard crowds queued before 7 am to grab first peaches. Phil Steffen, turning 82, retires to let his sons run the business while Delores recalls pie recipes and the family plans for apples and school buses in fall.
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Show-me Missouri Fish Mobile Aquarium draws visitors at Boone County Fair
Missouri Department of Conservation uses the Show-me Missouri Fish Mobile Aquarium to recruit fishermen and teach conservation. At Boone County Fair, five-year-old Price Phillips learns about gar fish and other species behind Plexiglas panels in the 3,200 gallon tank.
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Beating the six hearts slam in a bridge deal
North-South vulnerable in Becker's Bridge scene, the six hearts contract was doubled by West and again by South after a strong trump hold. West led hearts, allowing declarer to win with dummy and cash diamonds and spades to reach six notrump. West’s later misdefense cost him 1,880 points, proving crime does not pay in this zigzag bridge tale.
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