Kansas forecasts worst wheat crop in 23 years
Kansas Agricultural Statistics projects a 1989 wheat harvest of 202.4 million bushels at 22.0 bushels per acre from 9.2 million acres, amid drought and freezing. Abandonment reaches 3.2 million, making this the smallest statewide crop since 1966 and far below 1982’s peak.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Agricultural Statistics
Kansas
Kas
Kansas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Moe
Johnson
pessimism grows over Kansas wheat crop yield estimates
A veteran wheat breeder and grain economists challenge Kansas estimates of 202.4 million bushels, arguing abandonment and drought cut potential yield. Gov Hayden and Senator Kassebaum push for drought aid while co op finances and export policy loom. Analysts warn 10-15 bushel per acre outcomes and possible farm mergers as drought bites.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas Agricultural Statistics
Mike Hayden
Nancy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Clayton Yeutter
Kansas
Bill Tierney
Kansas State University
KAS
U.S. Department of Agriculture-affiliated Statistical Agency
K-State
Joe Martin
Tierney
Martin
Howard Tice
Kansas Association of Wheat Growers
Tunnell
Hayden
Yeutter
Kassebaum
Tom Roberts
The
Wheat Quality Council
Millers, Bakers
Roberts
Tiemey
Bush
European Economic Community
United States
GOP lawmakers boost state House Democrats in reform push
Kansas House elections wrapped May 2 with 58 Democrats often securing bills by forming a de facto majority with about a dozen reform-minded Republicans. House Minority Leader Marvin Barkis described a strategic coalition built since December to counter formal GOP leadership and advance reform efforts led by figures like David Miller of Endora.
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Robert A. McNeely
Kansas Public
Harris
Topeka
Kansas
Barkis
David Miller
R-Endora
House
Jim Braden
Miller
Braden
State Board approves 19 new vocational programs
The Kansas Board of Education approved 19 new vocational programs for community colleges and area vocational schools. The programs aim to tailor courses to business needs, with 18 programs at 13 schools and one business and industry service program taught across all 19 community colleges and 14 technical schools.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Education
Department of Education
Allen County Community College
Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School
Newton
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