Wheat yields vary across fields amid May rainfall boost
Farmers report dryland wheat averaging around 40 bushels per acre while irrigated fields range from 70 to 80 bushels. Rain and cooler May and early June temperatures improved yields, offsetting drought and hail. North of Highway 96 crops fared better than south. Kellman notes some fields still damaged by hail. USDA data show 2014 state yield 28 bpa. this year’s crop expected above 314 million bushels.
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Finney County seeks more prosecutors as caseload grows
County attorney Richmeier says the office needs to hire additional staff to handle complex cases and prepare for long trials. The budget request seeks 1,886,221 for 2016, with raises and 2 new positions to improve prosecution and community involvement.
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Kansas Supreme Court blocks block grant school funding plan
Kansas judges rule the block grant law unconstitutional for inequity and adequacy in funding. They order about 50 million dollars in aid before the new fiscal year and insist increases tie to enrollment and student needs. Democrats hail the decision as a victory for schoolchildren, while GOP leaders criticize the ruling as overreach.
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Gannon
House
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Kansas City
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Nickerson
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