Commentary- Crops in full failure in SE Kansas

Written by John Schlageck Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:39

Beans the color of mud. Gray—not a hint of green.

That’s how soybeans in much of Allen County look today. Standing only a few inches tall, this fall crop is distinguishable from the soil only by its leafy shape. The color mirrors the ground.

On the other hand, corn looks like other fields across Kansas this summer—8-foot tall, green, lush—like a million dollars. But step into these fields and grab an ear. Pull back the husks. The kernels on the cob are rotting and oozing with juice. The corn reeks of decay.

That’s how many of the crops looks throughout Allen County after more than 20 inches of rain fell during a four-day period beginning June 28 through July 1. In some fields west of Iola, next to the Neosho River, the corn...

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FSA county offices to conduct spot checks

Written by Bill Harmon /Farm Service Agency Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:36

As part of the 2007 National Compliance Review, the Farm Service Agency is requiring local FSA county offices to conduct compliance reviews and spot checks of certain producers selected by the national office through a statistical sampling method.

A statistical sample of FSA employees, county committee and state committee members also has been selected for review using this same process.

FSA may review a producer’s operations in multiple states and counties, depending on the scope of the producer’s operations.

FSA will review both the accuracy of the representations made by the selected producers in connection with participation in FSA programs as well as the producer’s compliance with applicable program requirements.

The...

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Goal Getters review projects as county fair nears

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:32

Roll call for the July 6 Goessel Goal Getters meeting was to name a safety tip. This month was the club tour, a meeting held in the park where 4-Hers bring projects that they will exhibit at the fair.

For new business Aileen Esau reminded us that Olivia Regier was running for Tri-County Fair queen. (She is first attendant). She also talked about the Safety Day our club hosted. She thought it had gone well and the attendance was fair.

At the recent bake sale we raised $156.50 for the Goessel Library. That money will go to improve the young-adult section.

We also welcomed our new members at this meeting.

Hannah Perry reported on the council meeting. Derek Kruger reported that his committee had decided to have a 4-H booth at Threshing...

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 18 July 2007 10:31

Miller joins The Spritz as new hair stylist

Sara-Jane N. Miller has accepted a hair-styling position at The Spritz in Hillsboro.

Miller, a 2005 graduate of Hillsboro High School, graduated June 29 from Xenon Interna­tional Hair Academy in Wichita.

She attended Kansas State University for a year.