Drought grips western Kansas crimping wheat yields
In semi arid western Kansas drought tightens as farmers struggle with dry soil. Gary Millershaski of Lakin notes his crop holds some promise while forecasts show no rain relief through June. The US Drought Monitor marks most of Kansas abnormally dry or in extreme drought with limited improvement ahead.
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Wheat crop struggles as drought lowers state yield
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports nearly 40 percent of the wheat crop in poor condition with only 25 percent rated good and 2 percent excellent. Western Kansas farmers, including Kearny County grower Gary Millershaski, look for rain and cooler temperatures after late winter moisture provided only modest relief. Matt Overturf of Skyland Grain cautions a bin buster harvest is unlikely despite a few beneficial showers.
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Rural reform conference on rural hospital health care changes
Pioneer Health Network members met to discuss health care reform effects on western Kansas hospitals. Tom Bell of the Kansas Hospital Association and Brock Slabach of the National Rural Health Association spoke to hospital officials about IT upgrades, HIT workforce, privacy laws, and electronic health records rollout over three to ten years.
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Reetz enters Holcomb council race with local focus
Bernadette Reetz 64 moves to Holcomb and runs for two open city council seats in the April 5 election. She cites community involvement and new ideas, noting her background in libraries and faith organizations, plus activities with the local school and PTA. Also running are Brian Rupp, Jannelle Robins Gaede, and Greg Cox.
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Weather Forecast Tonight and Saturday Update
Forecast calls for tonight mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low around 34. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a high near 60 and a low about 30. Details on page A8.
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