Region reeling after drought and March fire in Kansas farms
Kansas farmers face a long rebuild as drought and a series of fires since March 6 scorched nearly 700,000 acres in the region. In Lane County, Max Prose’s 3,000 acre farm suffered major damage including his home and cow shed while winds left fields scorched and dust filled the air. Community members recount near misses and fear for future arability as rainfall remains uncertain.
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Alma Buettell’s Seed Startup Thrives in Rural Kansas Home
Alma Buettell grows and nurtures about a million seedlings each spring at her Reno County home. She starts seeds indoors to combat harsh winds and heat, using living room windows for Madame Butterfly Snapdragons to Summer Jewel Salvia, and basement T‑5 lights for 100000-plus seedlings. Friends help transplant once sprouts fill flats.
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