Lack of Rain Hits Corn Crop
Rains last week boosted surface moisture in northeastern Kansas but elsewhere crops suffer from heat and drought. Early corn yields are good in east central and southeastern Kansas, while late crops were damaged. Hot winds and drought blasted crops in northern counties. much corn is ensiled for seed. Sorghum is severely affected across central, western and southern states. Pastures are short in western and southern sections, but feed is better in east central areas. Subsoil moisture remains limited overall.
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The article explains a new disability feature for Social Security for those 50 or older who are severely disabled. Eligibility requires six months of disability, past Social Security work, and age 50. Benefits start July 1957, ranging from 30 to 108.50 monthly, based on past earnings, with deductions for other disability-based payments. The tax to fund it rises 1 percent for workers and 1 percent for employers, or from 3 to 3 percent for self employed.
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