Neighbors rally to harvest wheat for a family in need
In Deerfield area the community organized a one day harvest of nearly 320 acres to aid Charles and Twila Seibert. Dozens of farmers operated 10 combines while neighbors delivered food and water and the Garden City Co-op provided snacks. Proceeds fund medical travel costs as Twila fights cancer while Charles thanks supporters and reflects on their generosity.
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Finney County
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Kansas farmers face price drop amid Brexit shock
Kansas crop markets fell as Britain voted to leave the EU prompting lower corn soybeans and wheat prices and a four year low in cattle futures. Analysts warn the strong dollar keeps grain exports costly while farmers brace for a prolonged downturn and hedge measures.
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Education pact ends standoff with cross party school funding plan
Lawmakers and educators hailed a rare Capitol accord after two days of talks yielding a plan to fund K through 12 and preserve virtual schooling funding with emergency funds. Rep Ryckman led negotiations. Brownback warned of tight budgets and potential KBA sale gaps. Democrats celebrated a shared win while some Republicans lamented court compliance. The next fight over adequacy will follow the election as campaigning begins.
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