Fungus reaches epidemic levels in Kansas wheat fields
Kansas wheat crops face an epidemic of stripe rust blown in from Texas by strong southerly winds. Plant pathologist Bob Bowden notes the cool-season disease is unusual for the Great Plains and now widespread from Wichita to the Nebraska line, with southern fields hardest hit though weather may revive activity. Jagger is resistant, while red wheat 2137 remains highly susceptible.
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Ford Firestone tire dispute over deaths and safety
Bridgestone Firestone chief laments collapse of ties with Ford over tread separation claims linked to at least 175 deaths. Lampe questions Ford Explorer safety data while Ford considers tire replacement plans. GM says its Firestone tires perform well on 14 models and maintains a strong relationship.
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Board weighs policy on donations amid ongoing questions
The board debated whether to craft a formal policy for donations or handle each request case by case. Some members favored policy or no new policy, while others insisted on case by case decisions. Speakers defended giving funds to a local economic development group and cautioned about misuse of public money.
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Garfield Boundary Plan Prompts Possible Flip-Flop Move
Garfield students would mostly move to Stones under a two year plan while current Garfield attendees stay at Sitts. Growth east of town was expected to balance out but did not, leaving Sitts outgrowing Stones. The board also embraced a four year accountability vision and approved Kronos payroll system to replace paper timesheets.
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Lentz
Sitts
Jeff Crist
Milt Pippenger
Bill Clement
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Whitley
Kevin Sterling
Clement
Karena Enst
Abe Hubert Middle
Parker Rome
Amanda Josserand
Maria Hohensle
Anh Tran
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
College Park
Wheat farmers switch to alt crops after poor harvest
In southwestern Kansas farmers faced heavy wheat losses from cold and rain. Many destroyed wheat and replanted with milo and corn or oats to conserve moisture, hoping insurance and federal aid offset losses. Analysts warn prices may rise but not enough to offset delayed income and high upfront costs.
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Kearny County
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Finney County
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ConAgra survey funds fuel debate on beef plant
Duncan said in March she received 1000 surveys before being reassigned by ConAgra. The survey aimed to learn what ConAgra employees and residents want in a community. The economic development corporation contributed up to 5000 dollars, with ConAgra covering the rest. Officials have not said if the beef-packing plant will reopen after the Christmas night fire.
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