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State wheat experts to outline best practices for growing wheat in Kansas

Wheat growers in Kansas, take notice: The doctor is in.K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Wheat are hosting a pair of meetings in Dodge City (March 7) and Wichita (March 8) to share what those organizations term “a prescription for producing high-yielding and high-quality wheat in a sustainable manner.”The meetings – called Kansas Wheat Rx – combine suggested management practices for the economical and sustainable production of high-quality winter wheat in Kansas.

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Sports briefs

HC softball splits HESSTON — The Hesston College softball team split a pair of games against Northern Oklahoma-Enid Monday at Bess Mullet Field. Hesston won… Login to continue reading Login…

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Area basketball

Prep girls Class 3A Hesston 49, Burlington 27 HESSTON — The Hesston High School girls’ basketball team opened sub-state play with a 49-27 win over… Login to continue reading Login…

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History Recreated: Local ‘Mountain Man’ builds classic guns

From an early age, 22-year old Hesston artisan Cale Wilbeck has been captivated by the stories of America’s not so distant past, in a time of unparalleled bravery and selfless sacrifice when men abandoned the comforts of society and embarked on massive explorations across an uncharted continent.A popular subject in the film industry, the discoveries and exploits of the early American frontiersmen were an essential part of the westward expansion and the founding of a mighty nation.

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