Moran bill would increase ag income through hunting fees

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 20 June 2007 01:47

Congressman Jerry Moran recently introduced legislation to increase hunting opportunities for sportsmen and stimulate rural economies in Kansas.

The “Open Fields” legislation provides incentives for farmers and ranchers to voluntarily make their land accessible for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.

“Anyone who has driven through a rural community in the fall has seen the ‘Welcome Hunters’ signs in front of main street restaurants and local motels,” Moran said. “But more and more, reduced access to hunting ground is threatening the future of the sport and the dollars it brings to rural America.

“This legislation will help continue our nation’s outdoor heritage, boost rural economies and provide additional...

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Engler book-signing planned for Saturday

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 20 June 2007 01:46

Marion County author Jerry Engler is scheduled to do a public book signing from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Hillsboro Public Library.

Engler also is known for his work as a writer for the Hillsboro Free Press. He has gained increasing interest among fans and reviewers for his two books, “Just Folks: Earthy Tales of the Prairie Heartland,” and “A Heartland Voice: Just Folks Two.”

Award-winning short story writer and Novelist Jean Pike of Dansville, N.Y., wrote the latest review of Engler’s books this month for Barnes & Noble.

Pike, whose novels include, “The Winds of Autumn,” wrote in the review, “Reading this collection of short stories is like embarking on a wonderful journey, and as with any journey, one never...

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COMMENTARY- NBAF project would be a boon for Kansas

Written by John Schlageck / Kansas Farm Bureau Wednesday, 20 June 2007 01:44

In Kansas and our neighboring states, protecting our food supply—crops and animals—is key. This nation’s economy depends on farmers and ranchers and those who work in this valuable sector.

Agriculture provides more the 22 million jobs in the United States even though less than 2 million are farmers and ranchers. The agribusiness sector contributes more than $1 trillion annually to this nation’s economy. This amounts to 15 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.

There are many reasons to believe rogue governments and extremist groups might prefer to use agricultural biological weapons against the United States rather than targeting people in our nation’s cities.

First, the technology involved is less sophisticated and...

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Army worms launch latest attack on farm crops

Written by Jerry Engler Wednesday, 13 June 2007 09:27

Worms.jpg This infestation of army worms shows the potential for damage they pose as they move through a field of brome grass or wheat. The army worms in many cases are stripping the brome grass down to the central rib of the blade, says Kevin Suderman, agronomist with Cooperative Grain & Supply. Photo courtesy of Kevin Suderman and CG&S. Click image to enlarge.

 

Just when you thought the freeze-damaged wheat couldn’t possibly be hurt anymore, along comes word that army worms are eating their way across the country as a final blow.

A final blow does sound like the logical outcome to most people when they first hear about army worms moving in. But Kevin Suderman, agronomist with Cooperative Grain...

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