Tomato experts share tips at Hutchinson gathering
Kansas State University extension leader Chuck Marr urges home growers to mulch, test soil, and avoid overfertilizing tomatoes. He dismisses irrigation myths and highlights varieties like Mountain Spring and Sunmaster. The Hutchinson Horticulture Club and Reno County Chamber host free lectures at Sunflower North Building.
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Green Report To Kansans Beginnings Next Month
Kansas farmers and gardeners will get a weekly update on climate effects on crops via the annual Green Report released on a Kansas Biological Survey site in April. Ed Martinko notes drought may influence this year’s growing season, with insights aiding planting decisions and storage planning for grain elevators and rail shipments from NASA funded remote sensing work.
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Environmental groups sue Bush farm waste rules in court
Sierra Club Natural Resources Defense Council and Waterkeeper Alliance filed a suit in the 9th Circuit in San Francisco challenging EPA rules for large confined animal feeding operations. They say the rules weaken Clean Water Act protections and threaten public health. An EPA official said the agency will review the lawsuit. The rules require large farms to obtain water pollution permits every five years.
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Appeals court weighs beef checkoff collection case
In St Paul a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether the beef promotion program charging ranchers $1 per cow sold can continue. The Beef Checkoff raises about $86 million yearly for promotions including Beef Its what for dinner. Proponents call it government speech, critics say it violates free speech.
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