Burn report notes ongoing drought impact on crops
Franklin County farmers report serious dry conditions with soybeans losing leaves and drying pods while corn harvest begins at 40 to 50 bushels. Despite hot weather, production is expected to rise for wheat, corn and soybeans. Livestock producers feed hay as pastures dwindle and fire risk rises with dry crop dust and machinery heat.
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Franklin County
K-State Research and Extension
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
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Radcliffe
Kansas students perform well on ACT nationwide
ACT test data shows Kansas students perform well compared to national averages. Nationally over 1.2 million graduates took the ACT, about 40 percent of seniors, with mean scores of 20.3 English 20.6 math 21.2 reading and 20.8 science. In Kansas 76 percent of high school graduates took the ACT, though it is not required for college admission.
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Farm Bureau Voices on MTBE and Global Trade Talks
The Farm Bureau discusses MTBE as a gasoline additive despite groundwater concerns and notes U S and European Union talks on farm subsidies ahead of a WTO round in Mexico. Stallman notes farming trends toward larger operations and the rise of lifestyle micro farms while stressing the viability of mid sized farms amid market forces.
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Mexico
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European Union
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U N official Vieira de Mello killed in Baghdad blast
L Paul Bremer said the Canal Hotel bombing in Baghdad may involve disciplined groups and might not be linked to oil or water sabotage. UN officials confirmed 17 dead and 100 wounded, with Vieira de Mello among the victims. The attack drew condemnation from Iraq's Governing Council and a pledge to mourn three days.
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