Kansas farmers rely on subsidies amid drought and price swings
Six Kansas farms benefit from federal payments totaling 7.3 billion dollars from 1995 to 2003 ranking Kansas sixth nationwide. Farmers argue subsidies cushion lean years while critics call for caps to redirect funds to conservation. EWG notes that 10 percent of farmers collect 75 percent of subsidies with two thirds receiving none.
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Feedyards gain USDA approval for marketing tool
Industry leaders announce that Crist Feedyard and K.C. Feeders receive USDA QSA approval for a marketing software aiding source and age verification. The system, already used by the yards, costs about $500 monthly plus audit fees and is expected to attract other Scott City area feedyards seeking a marketing edge.
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Debate on evolution standards triggers witness beliefs
Topeka attorney Pedro Irigonegaray questioned drafters about personal views as witnesses admitted doubts about a common origin for life and wide variance on Earth's age. Critics say the design backed language would broaden classroom debate while supporters push for scientific discussion.
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Topeka
Pedro Irigonegaray
Grant program faces funding cuts in Kansas communities
Finney County Administrator Pete Olson says the CDBG grant improves low and moderate income communities by funding jobs and facilities. US Representative Moran opposes cuts, noting the program’s value and that the House budget restores 1.2 billion, aiding rural Kansas growth and development.
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House
CDBG program faces cuts amid budget debate
Local leaders argue the Community Development Block Grants are essential for rural infrastructure housing and public works. They cite Finney County Health Department remodeling as an example, noting the maximum grant is 400000 and communities often must supplement with local funds. Congress and the White House continue negotiating budget proposals with some restoration of cuts possible.
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Kansas Rural Grants Report From 2005 Details Large Funds
The Communi ty Development Division of Kansas Department of Commerce reports 2005 grants totaling 7 million for water and sewer in 22 rural communities matched by 16 million in local funds. An additional 5 million in community facilities grants to 21 rural communities with 2.6 million matched locally. Housing rehabilitation grants of 2 million in six rural communities paired with 48 thousand locally. Finney County used funds for a drainage ditch and ADA compliant Health Department Building. Economic development grants may be applied for every two months, but are not heavily used. cuts could reduce the money entering Kansas and lower application success ratios.
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