Lawmakers Debate Animal Virus Research Move
Lawmakers clash over a farm bill change giving Homeland Security control to move foot and mouth disease research from Plum Island to the U.S. mainland. The Senate would require the permit, limiting Agriculture Department discretion, with Athens Georgia among candidate sites. Other sites include Manhattan Butner N C San Antonio and Flora Mississippi.
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Hail storm damage uncertainty leaves farmers cautious
Finney County Extension Agent Dean Whitehill surveyed Garden City area fields after Monday's hail. He noted patchy damage with some fields possibly a total loss while others show less harm. Wheat damage ranges from 10 to 60 percent, depending on plant part, with resilience possible if stems survive and plants progress past jointing.
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Garden City selects Allen for city manager post
The Garden City commission extended a conditional offer to Matt Allen after narrowing 10 applicants to three and backing him as the top choice. Allen, a Garden City native with 11 years in local government, would start after background checks and contract talks led by Mayor David Crase.
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Ness City man faces arraignment for mistreatment charge
Kory McFarren of Ness City is due in court for arraignment on a misdemeanor mistreatment of a dependent adult charge after a woman stayed in a bathroom too long and became stuck to the seat. If convicted, he could face up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
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