Delay Sought in Elevator Blast Suit Against DeBruce Grain
Federal prosecutors seek a six to nine month delay in civil proceedings over the June 1998 elevator blast that killed seven workers and injured 10 in Haysville. OSHA alleged 36 safety violations and $1.74 million in civil fines. DeBruce disputes, pledging to fight the delay and press for openness.
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Haysville
Wichita
DeBruce Grain
Strawboard plant planned in Kansas cooperative formed
A Kansas farmer cooperative, Golden Forest Ag Fibers, aims to supply straw to the particle board industry, backed by the Manhattan based 21st Century Alliance. The plan targets 400 new members as it mobilizes wheat straw for boards and corn stalks for paper, with Harvest Board International expanding in nearby Atwood.
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Golden Forest Ag Fibers
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Isobord Enterprises, Inc
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Lynn Rundle
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Harvest Board International
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Harvest Board
Kansas farm prices fall as apples slump and wheat leads
Commercial apple production in Kansas plummeted from 1997 to 1998, falling to 187000 despite higher prices, while peach crops rebounded to 235000. Winter wheat remained dominant at 1.2 billion, with significant shifts toward cotton sunflowers and sorghum as prices and outputs shifted across crops.
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Kansas Agriculture Statistics
45th annual Farm Show comes to Garden City April 22 24
The 45th 3i Farm Show runs April 22 to 24 at Finney County Fairgrounds Garden City featuring irrigation equipment farm and industrial implements safety programs and consumer programs. It highlights livestock and crop production across the High Plains with WKMA president Eddie Estes noting sponsor involvement. For space call 316 227 8082 or write WKMA P O Box 1382 Dodge City Kan 67801.
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Hardier grapes boost Indiana vineyards
Indiana’s wine industry is set to grow as hardier Midwest grape varieties reach Hoosier vineyards. The Indiana Wine Grape Council notes sales rose from 69,345 gallons in 1994 to 156,308 in 1998, a 225 percent increase over five years, aided by collaboration among agriculturists, vineyard owners, and winemakers.
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Ind
Indiana
Indiana Wine Grape Council
Hoosier Wineries
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