Supreme Court ruling shakes farm checkoff programs
The High court ruling against a government mushroom promotion program may affect federal and state checkoff efforts. Kansas soybean officials moved to defend fee collection while controversy over a joint oversight board prompted the commission to approve a $290,000 budget contract with the Kansas Soybean Association starting July 1.
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Mystery illness hits Kansas sorghum fields amid fungus theory
Kansas sorghum in central and southwest regions shows poor crown root development, increased tillering, leaf cuts, and onion leafing. Scientist Dale Fjell cites possible Pokkah Boeng root disease plus cool weather and possible herbicide effects, noting timing and soil conditions influence the symptoms.
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Veterans Fight for Restored Retirement Pay and Concurrent Receipt
A veteran writer details how 7100 retirees were denied earned Navy pension after service connected disabilities, linking scars from Vietnam to halted retirement payments. He urges Congress action, notes attempts by McCain and Bush critics, and calls for funds to restore roughly 40 thousand dollars per year per veteran. He urges readers to contact their representatives.
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Livestock Market Prices and Sale Cancellations
Prices listed for four hundred fifty to five hundred head show steers at 105 to 118, heifers 102 to 107, five to six hundred head with steers at 100 to 114, heifers 98 to 100. Six to seven hundred head note steers and heifers with no test. Seven to eight hundred head, steers and heifers with no test. Slaughter cows and bulls five dollars higher, highdrassing cows 50 to 58, bulk of cows 42.46, bulls 60.69. No sale on July 2.
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