Rice County News

K-State Releases Reports from 2022 Kansas Crop Performance Tests

Friday, February 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSRE.K-State.edu) – Each year, Kansas State University tests the performance of the major crops grown in the state to provide unbiased, agronomic information to producers, extensional workers and seed industry personnel.In 2022, Mother Nature... Read More.

SNAP Temporary Benefits to End in March in Kansas

Friday, February 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - People who got a temporary boost to their food budget early in the pandemic through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see their benefits return to normal in March. So, those who receive SNAP benefits in Kansas, Illinois and Oklahoma... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Offers Two Scholarships Honoring Industry Leaders

Thursday, February 16

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat (KSWheat.com) - High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until March 17, 2023, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000... Read More.

KDHE Rescinds Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek South of Lyons

Wednesday, February 15

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas, that was issued on December 6, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with... Read More.

Winter Storm Moving Across Kansas, Here’s What We Know

Wednesday, February 15

(NWS) - A storm system will bring accumulating snow to the region Tuesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. Gusty north winds will cause blowing and drifting of snow along with reduced visibilities mainly over central Kansas. Impacts to travel are expected across north central... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Backs KCC Reform Bill in Quest to Bring Competitive Electric Rates to Kansas

Tuesday, February 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Spirit AeroSystems executive pleaded with the Kansas Senate to dramatically reform membership and operations of the Kansas Corporation Commission based on an assertion the three-member regulatory body was beholden to interests of utility companies to... Read More.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6-10

Monday, February 13

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Live in Kansas and the Midwest for very long, and it becomes commonplace to expect a wide variety of spring and summer weather. Tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and lightning often... Read More.

MKC to Use KFB’s RKAP to Bring Kansans Career Opportunity through Apprenticeships in Agriculture

Friday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) announces the launch of an apprenticeship program to hire agricultural equipment operators, CDL drivers and operations specialists through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).“This apprenticeship program formalizes the training and opportunities for career growth that... Read More.

KDOT Announces Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving for Super Bowl

Thursday, February 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation urges everyone to observe the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety campaign for this year’s Super Bowl, which is Sunday, Feb. 12. Make sure anyone planning to drink alcohol has a designated driver to help... Read More.

$69M Boost: Program Aims to Support Kansas Entrepreneurs

Thursday, February 9

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with NetWork Kansas and the Kansas Department of Commerce said that a program funded for $69 million over the next nine years will help to strengthen the economic landscape for communities across... Read More.

USDA Projects Farm Income Will Fall in 2023 after Two Robust Years

Wednesday, February 8

By Adam Goldstein, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — After two strong years of growth, U.S. farm income is forecast to drop substantially in 2023 as commodity prices fall and expenses rise, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service reported Tuesday.And with food prices... Read More.

European Space Agency, NASA, and Cosmosphere Collaborate on New Activity for Grades 3+

Tuesday, February 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 17 at 10:00 a.m. CST, Cosmosphere hosts Volta Day at the Cosmosphere, a new collaboration with the European Space Agency, NASA, and the Tempio Voltiano museum in Italy. The event celebrates the birthday of Alessandro Volta (b. February 18,... Read More.