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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1997
Page
8
Franklin County Extension notes many farms rely on leases due to high land costs. Written leases help avoid memory bias and disputes, even simple notes signed by both parties can work. Termination rules require written notice 30 days before March 1, with tenancy ending March 1, and details shift if fall crops are harvested. contact Extension Office for guidance.
Jurors found Garden City farmer Dean Gigot innocent of defrauding the U S government of more than 3 million in subsidies after a lengthy trial marked by repetitive testimony. Alternate juror Jane Sommerhauser recalled boredom and numbness after the testimony began November 12. One juror admitted nodding off while others sought glasses of water to stay awake. Gina Herrmann, initially co defendant, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and one count of making a false writing, with sentencing set for March 14 and a potential fine of 200 000 and 18 months home confinement.
Federal scientists have been pivotal in crop improvements and pest control. Catherine Woteki, undersecretary for research, education and economics, says agricultural research is underfunded and has been flat-funded for twenty years. She urged farmers at Rocky Mountain College to push for renewed funding to sustain gains.
In Kennewick Washington a new hybrid wheat variety from HybriTech Seed International promises higher yields in dry years. Leo Haas, director of marketing, says the hybrid tolerates greater extremes in moisture and heat than standard certified wheat, offering relief to farmers in the arid Mid-Columbia Basin.
The 1997 Franklin County Conservation Districts annual meeting takes place January 23 at Celebration Hall with a meal by the Franklin County Bankers Association followed by a brief business session and an awards presentation featuring James Hartman recognized as Conservation Teacher of the Year. Reservations by Friday at 242-1109. The 10th Agriculture Outlook Conference is February 7 at Best Western Hospitality House Emporia, free with 9 am registration and a lunch buffet, featuring Loren Kruse Michael Braude and Thomas Morgan. Call 1-800-320-8391 for reservations.
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