Romney to Name Running Mate On Naval Ship in Norfolk
Mitt Romney plans to announce his vice presidential pick aboard the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk Virginia with NBC News citing an unnamed campaign source that the choice is Rep Paul Ryan of Wisconsin Ryan has led the House Budget Committee and is seen as a strong conservative pick The event kicks off Romney four day tour of key battleground states
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Drought limits corn yield but US food supply remains secure
The drought across Ohio to California pushes corn yields to the lowest in 17 years, with farmers expected to harvest 10.8 billion bushels. Despite the drop, the USDA projects a record overall crop for the year and no immediate food shortages, though prices may rise as corn remains a widespread ingredient. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack notes resilience and continued global grain demand.
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Kansas winter wheat tops forecasts in rough year
The 2012 winter wheat crop in Kansas remains the bright spot amid a bleak forecast for fall-harvested crops. Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service estimates the state’s wheat at 387 million bushels, 2 percent below last month’s forecast but 40 percent above the drought year of 2011, marking the biggest Kansas wheat crop since 2003.
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Alfalfa Hay Up in Kansas as Harvest Acreage Grows
Kansas growers are forecast to harvest 2.25 million tons of alfalfa hay, up 15 percent from a year earlier, with yield at 3 tons per acre but from about 750000 fewer acres due to drought. The report also notes Kansas corn production dipping to 390.6 million bushels, down 13 percent, from 4.7 million planted acres.
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Prison time ordered in sexual battery case
A Douglas County judge sentenced Gary W. Baker to 32 months in prison for aggravated sexual battery involving a female family member. Judge Michael Malone rejected the plea for probation, citing the victim’s plight and Baker’s focus on alcohol rather than addressing sexual abuse history. Baker admitted to touching the victim March 24 with intent to arouse while she was overcome by fear. He must register as a sex offender after release.
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Road work on SLT to begin next week in Kansas
A 8.43 mile resurfacing project on the South Lawrence Trafficway between the Lecompton interchange and US 59 will start Wednesday. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays with some Saturdays. lanes will be reduced and crossroads closed at times. The project, funded by the 2010 Kansas Legislature, costs 938,218 dollars and should finish in early November.
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