Graves names new members to State Animal Health Board
Gov Bill Graves announced appointments to the State Animal Health Board and the Companion Animal Advisory Board. John Coen of Wellsville and Sharon Schwartz of Washington join the Health Board. Roger Koerperich of Selden and Roger Lambert of Mahaska join the Companion Animal Advisory Board, with William Fortney of Manhattan reappointed. Sixteen Franklin youth enter 28 head at the 63rd Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Wichita September 22 to 25, with 700-plus exhibitors represented by Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas State University and Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce. Participants include Darcy Anderson, Jared Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Thane Combs, Erica Coulson, Jessica Coulson, Gail Dreddy, Aaron Dunbar, Ashley Dunbar, Janna Dunbar, Corey Ellis, Sara Hinderliter, Jessica Smith, Shelley Smith, KaCee Thompson, and Randi Thompson among others.
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Richmond
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Ottawa
Sara Hinderliter
Jessica Smith
Williamsburg
Shelley Smith
KaCee Thompson
Princeton
Hampshire
Suffolk
Randi Thompson
Lugar signals deeper farm program cuts in budget talks
Senate Agriculture Chair Dick Lugar says farm programs may require up to 18.1 billion in cuts over seven years, beyond the 13.4 billion proposed. With a Sept. 22 deadline to outline 48.4 billion in total budget cuts, Lugar warns Congress may postpone action and leave budget writers to decide. He endorses various proposals, including Pat Roberts’s plan, while favoring a reduction of the target price determining farm subsidies.
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Congressional Budget Writers
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R-Ind
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House Agriculture Committee
Pat Roberts
R-Kan
Kansas State Fair Entries Highlight Franklin Aces
Franklin Countians collect ribbons across many Kansas State Fair categories in Hutchinson September 8 to 10. Notable entries include Bethany Adams Blue in youth food exhibits, Jared Anderson Fourth in beef light weight steers, Laura Driver Purple in clothing classics, Cody Showalter Blue in junior photo, and Myranda Topp Reserve champion poultry. Numerous others compete in photos, crops, entomology, and crafts with blue, red, purple, or white ribbons.
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Hutchison
Bethany Adams
Darcy Anderson
Gillis
Maine-Anjou
Jared Anderson
Rachel Anderson
Megan Bazil
Brett Burgoon
Shannon Burkdoll
Eric Bushman
Gwen A. Chandier
Whitney Coen
Natalie Cook
Jessica Coulson
John Cover
Chelsa Dixon
Laura Driver
Lee Driver
Scott Driver
Ashley Dunbar
Jessica Duvall
Sarah Eatinger
Amy Goodloe
Lawrence Gray
Stacey Hawkins
Sara Hinderliter
Elizabeth Hombuckte
Daniel Humphrey
Debra Humphrey
Kristin Kay
John Kraemer
Kristin Kraemer
Donna Krueger
Brandon Lee
Brent Lee
Betty McClaren
Pony of America
Waconda
Kathryn McCurdy
Rob Olson
Eric Piotrowsky
Nadia Piotrowsky
Jillian Powell
Jordan Powell
Lydia Roberts
Brandy Shoemaker
Cody Showalter
Levi Spratt
Katie Stewart
John Stinebaugh
Kelly Stinebaugh
Laura Luther
Jessica Sylvester
Kathryn Sylvester
Joseph Thomas — Bluc
Alex Todd
Jeremy Topp
Myranda Topp
Jackie Wallace
Erik Warren
Tim Woodson
Patty Zabloudil
Anderson 4-H Geology Dominates Kansas State Fair
Anderson County 4-Hers return home with nine purple ribbons, seven from geology. Winners include Michael Benedict Lisa Krout and Michael Sanders for 15 item exhibits and Jennifer Bunnel Peter Foltz and Jond Johnson for 10 item entries. Blue ribbons awarded across foods photography and other crafts. red and white ribbons noted for multiple participants. Livestock entries also prize winners with multiple placements across gilt class steer lamb and hog categories.
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ANCO
Atchinson
Kansas
Jessica Solander
Kara Tholen
Clothing Speaks
Holly Benjamin
Eric Bunnel
Josh Bunnel
Gaylen Corley
Jennifer Davidson
Lois Davidson
Zachary Edgerton
Patti Glidewell
Jessica Jackman
Kurt Lankard
Aaron Lizer
Erin Mader
Jody Mader
Sarah Mader
Stacy Mader
Jalyssa Miller
Jerrica Miller
Bryan Norman
Jacob Strobel
Erin Thompson
Jenny Woolf
Jaclyn Ball
Kelly Croucher
Amos Cubit
Jacob Ellis
Mark Ellis
Sarah Henderson
Crystal Jackman
Jessica Mader
Tessica Mader
Mary Riley
Nikki Teter
Royce Wiley
Study shows 2 percent identify major share of farm payments
Washington AP reports 2 percent of recipients obtained 27 percent of subsidies from 1985 to 1994. The Environmental Working Group analyzed USDA data and found about 60,000 entities—corporations partnerships and individuals—collected $29.2 billion of the nearly $109 billion paid out. The group urges reforms to protect conservation funds and criticizes lawmakers for shielding large operators.
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Environmental Working Group
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Clinton
Petri seeks end to federal dairy program price supports
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Tom Petri proposes ending the federal dairy program and the accompanying producer fee over five years. He argues the system creates artificial demand, lowers supply, and misleads about price support for farmers.
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Wisconsin
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