Rural Kansans urge GOP restraint and focus on real needs
A rural Kansas writer warns Republicans to balance budgets without a chain saw approach, noting farmers lack broad services and highlighting unique local needs. He urges reevaluating old programs, respecting regional diversity, and remembering voters who chose them, lest party loyalty overshadow results.
Down on the Farm IRS offers up for farmers and fishermen
IRS highlights options for farmers and commercial fishermen who earned two thirds of their 1993 or 1994 gross income from farming or fishing. They may pay all of their 1994 estimated tax in one deposit by Jan 17 with tax returns due April 17. If filing by March 1, the January payment is not required. Three free publications explain the rules. Publication 225 Farmer's Tax Guide, Publication 595 Tax Guide for Commercial Fishermen, and Publication 505 Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax will be available. Orders: 1-800-829-3676.
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Sugar production forecast falls short of consumption in 1994-95
The ERS reports world sugar production at 112.6 million tons for the 1994-95 fiscal year versus consumption at 113.8 million tons. Stock drawdowns and a 1.2 million ton production shortfall helped lift world sugar prices to multi-year highs in recent months.
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Pawpaw patch finds lure autumn harvest in Maine to Kansas
In Manhattan Maine but the pawpaw fruit draws adventurers each autumn. Retired horticulturist Ray Keen notes people mistake the fruit for a children's song word. Larry Thorpe treks creek beds near Konza Prairie for pawpaws tasting, describing their mango pear banana flavor and creamy pulp.
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Manhattan
McDowell Creek
Konza Prairie Reserve
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Pawpaw Recipe and North American Fruit Legend
Manhattan readers explore pawpaw usage with Marilyn Kluger's pawpaw bread recipe and puree tips. The feature covers a 350 degree loaf bake, variations with pumpkin spice and nuts, and advice on sourcing and preparing pawpaws. Local anecdotes note a dry season and a bumper prior harvest, plus cautions about mild digestive discomfort.
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Farmer Bahr to perform story hour at school event
Wednesday at 7 p.m. Anderson County Junior Senior High School hosts a Garnett Performing Arts Series evening featuring Farmer Bahr. The free performance aims to spark imagination and moral understanding, followed by a reception and audience Q&A.
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Food prices to rise modestly in 95 Washington AP
USDA economists forecast modest food price increases this year with 2 to 4 percent rise in the Consumer Price Index for food. Large supplies could keep meat and poultry cheaper while nonalcoholic beverages cereals bakery products and fresh vegetables lead price gains. Overall inflation seen at about 3.4 percent up from 2.6 percent in 1994.
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Agriculture Department
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