Rain blessing boosts droughted Kansas crops
Rain moved through southwest Kansas delaying harvests but boosting dryland corn and winter wheat. Farmers report best corn yields in years due to cooler temps and cloud cover. Garden City reports 1.59 inches, Liberal 4.39 inches, Montezuma 3.55 inches, with a May-like dry spell returning soon. Weather officials call the rain a record for Oct 22, aiding crop establishment and winter survival.
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Water fines debated as Kansas weighs stricter limits
Kansas lawmakers scrutinize higher penalties for water overuse amid efforts to craft a 50 year Ogallala plan. Officials note past compliance rose to about 95 percent, while weak enforcement has allowed repeat pumping. proposed penalties rise from $50 to $250, with escalating daily fines and possible water access suspensions for repeated violations.
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FHSU President Martin reflects on path to leadership
Mirta Martin, Fort Hays State University’s first female and first Hispanic president, discusses her nontraditional approach during a July 2014 stop in Garden City. She highlighted the FHSU Hispanic College Institute and recalled her Cuban exile memories and academic journey from Cuba to Duke, then Virginia universities.
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FHSU President urges excellence in education tech and global readiness
FHSU President Martin argues education must embrace technology and global competition. She notes 13 US STEM colleges, Kansas gaps, and FHSU offerings in China and Kansas. She warns of a growing skills gap, with 69 percent of US jobs requiring at least a 2 year degree by 2020, and calls for pursuing excellence over mediocrity.
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