White wheat may supplant red in Kansas markets
Kansas farmers move toward white wheat amid rising global demand and new white varieties from Kansas State University. Breeders say switching could unlock Asia markets, with expectations of a gradual shift over 10 to 20 years. Industry players note modest premium potential and cautious adoption.
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Asia
Kansas State University
Joe Martin
Fort Hays Experiment Station
Rollie Sears
Manhattan
K-State
Jim Mack
Hybri-Tech Seed International
Monsanto Co
Wichita
Miracle weed may become wort for farmers in Idaho
Dan Gallagher reports on Northwest Venture Farms plans to grow St. John's wort as a commercial crop near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Foley seeks 2,000 acres, promising a processing plant and brokered sales to homeopathic firms. Potential profits are outlined but risks and new commodity status noted.
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Foley
Northwest Verture Farms, Inc
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Northwest Venture
St. John’s
Mediation to settle discrimination suits by black farmers
Washington AP reports the Clinton administration agreed to six month mediation urged by a federal judge to resolve hundreds of discrimination complaints against the Agriculture Department. The move delays a costly court fight over a 2 billion dollar lawsuit by 227 black farmers alleging denial of loans and benefits.
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Washington
Clinton
Census of Agriculture shifts to USDA for 1997 data
The USDA will handle the 1997 census of agriculture, replacing the Census Bureau. Farmers should receive forms by January 1, with a February 2 return deadline. Forms are confidential by law and available at local USDA offices. The census covers small farm operations and newly tracked crops like Christmas trees and maple syrup sources.
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United States Department of Agriculture
U.S. Bureau of Census
Agriculture
Dan Glickman
Glickman
USDA
Wheat middlings eyed as cheaper cattle feed
Kansas State University Extension researchers evaluate wheat middlings as a protein rich, energy rich by product for cattle diets. Middlings from Kansas flour mills provide crude protein phosphorus and potassium, with about 800 000 tons produced annually in the state. Mills increasingly pelleting and storing middlings to boost feed use.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Dale Blasi
KSU
United States
Christopher Seeks Family for Adoption in Kansas
Christopher, a bright 12 year old, reads two of three books weekly and loves math, science, computers, and video games. Legally free for adoption, he needs a supportive family to encourage academics and social growth, with no adoption fees and financial assistance available. Call Kansas Families for Kids at 913-354-HOME or 1 800-210-5387 for information.
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Chris
Christopher
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