Maine farmers flood market with potatoes hard to sell
In Fairfield Maine potato growers face a glut after a five year slump. Beckwith piles of 16 foot spuds rot as prices collapse to about two dollars per hundredweight. Nationwide over 10 billion pounds stored, with 500 million pounds in Maine alone. Authorities warn improper disposal risks groundwater pollution and odor as farmers seek charity livestock feed or composting options before June 10. USDA aid and increased buy programs are promised.
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Beckwith
America
Maine
Agriculture Department
Duane Preston
Minnesota
North Dakota
John Logan
Maine Potato Board
CRC insurance limbo in farmers first year and Washington debates
Kansas farmers enter the first CRC insurance year for spring crops while issues linger in Washington. Art Barnaby of KSU Extension notes insurers carry more CRC risk under a new reinsurance agreement and face lower expense reimbursements. He expects higher CRC rates, possible subsidy changes, and protracted debate with few near term changes.
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Kansas
Washington
Art Barnaby
KSU Extension Ag
Barnaby
USDA
Missing purse found two years after plane incident
Lynn Elliott of McPherson lost her purse when a back window opened during a descent near Salina airport as she and husband Roger returned from a Cheyenne wedding anniversary trip. The bag containing nearly $300 in traveler’s checks, $80 in cash, cards and belongings was found by 8 year old Aaron Suelter on a Westfall area farm. The Lincol n County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with McPherson authorities to return the purse to its owner.
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Westfall
Kan
Lynn Elliott
Paul Harvey
Harvey
Aaron Suelter
Roger
Kansas
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
McPherson County
Elliotts
Elliott
McPherson
Salina
Cheyenne
Wyo
Down on the Farm Courses for Farmers
Kansas State University Extension Agriculture officials announce DTN based home study courses to help farmers manage price risks, farm law, crop insurance and climate changes. The first in a 15 week series starts in early June and instructors from nine universities and USDA will participate. Barnaby invites inquiries at 913-532-1515.
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Art Barnaby
Kansas State University Extension
United States Department of Agriculture
Barnaby
DTN
Backyard gardens help kids grow healthy eating habits
A Manhattan back yard garden program shows children how vegetable growing with parents boosts interest in produce. Mary P. Clarke, an Extension foods and nutrition specialist, says hands on gardening encourages kids to eat what they help grow.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hoe
Manhattan
Mary P. Clarke
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