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tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Topsoil protection should be stressed in the next farm bill, U.S. House Ag panel told

WASHINGTON — Farmers and academics at a Wednesday hearing stressed the need for members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee to support regenerative agriculture farming practices in the upcoming farm bill to protect topsoil. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott said he held the hearing to discuss ways policymakers and the Department of Agriculture could help farmers incorporate regenerative agriculture practices. That investment in soil health would curb climate change and prevent a food shortage, the Georgia Democrat said.

Wind energy battle waged at county commission

Heartland Area Landowners. “I appreciate all the work that P&Z did … they did a huge amount of work and they are to be congratulated and we hope that you three commissioners will support the work they did,” said Ron Dietzel of Newton.

County considers late waste fees

The county is attempting to recover about $12,323 in solid waste fees. According to the letter sent, the amount of the fee appears on property tax statements labeled as “Solid Waste Fees.” The fee is included in the total tax due amount on the statement. Solid Waste fees and will be paid when property owners make a property tax payment.

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Editorial: Derek Schmidt wants Kansas to be more like Ron DeSantis’ Florida? Has he lost his mind? If Derek Schmidt likes Ron DeSantis’ Florida so much, he ought to buy a timeshare in Boca, but leave the cruel immigration policies, reckless COVID-19 protocols and divisive rhetoric where it is. Schmidt, the Republican candidate for Kansas governor, promised over the weekend that if elected, he’d do his best to make Kansas more like Florida.

Inisght: This Old Farmhouse

Over the past decade or two, farmhouse décor has been an in vogue style of interior design. It makes me chuckle when I think about people who don’t live on a farm trying to create clean and pretty spaces through white wash, distressed paint and vintage hardware. Real farmhouses are rarely as desirable as this style is made out to be.

(14) Bethel Threshers vs. Ottawa Braves

6 p.m. Saturday Thresher Stadium, North Newton Series – Ottawa leads 15-50-2 since 1940. Last year – Bethel 40, Ottawa 17 Streaming – Tickets… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Area prep football: Week 4

All games at 7 p.m. unless noted Class 3A, District 6 Hesston (2-1) @ Wichita Trinity Academy (0-3) Hesston enters district play after a 28-18… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close