Food Check Out Day funds groceries for pantries
Franklin County Farm Park members will shop for $100 worth of groceries to donate to Hope House food pantry and Ronald McDonald House. Kansas Farm Bureau plans $600 total donations, part of the fourth annual Food Check Out Day with activities in 105 counties to educate about food costs.
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Seminar to cut crop costs at Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County Extension agent Darrin Hibdon promotes a seminar at Celebration Hall, Franklin County Fairgrounds, to help farmers reduce production costs. Topics cover soil testing, targeted fertilizer use, efficient herbicide practice, and minimizing field passes, with sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 229-3520 for details.
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Weed Management School Registration in Garnett Today
Today is the last day to register for the Weed Management School in Garnett hosted by the Anderson County Extension. Four Kansas State Extension specialists will discuss weed growth, identification, soils, herbicides, and weed control in crops and pastures. Registration is $20 and includes notebooks and two lunches. Call (785) 448-6826 to register. Hog farm numbers in Kansas fell 27 percent in 1999 from 1997, with larger operations rising to 21 percent of farms and 91 percent of inventory. total hogs dropped 8 percent to 1.46 million. Farrowings through spring are forecast at 89 percent of last year.
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Hemp farming forecast fades despite legalization push
Washington government study from the Agriculture Department says there is little future for industrial hemp even if federal drug agencies ease restrictions. The report says U S hemp fiber and fabric imports could be grown on under 2 000 acres and notes a small market, opposing legalization efforts. Supporters argue new uses will emerge once investment confidence grows.
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Feds find no evidence of meat price fixing in Texas study
A federal probe into cattle trading in Texas found no proof that big meat packers used contracts to drive down prices. The Agriculture Department noted higher pay for cattle sold under marketing agreements but said no evidence of price fixing or contract-caused lower prices.
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