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Soggy start to spring leads to nitrogen worries

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says the soggy start to April in some areas is leading to nutrient concerns. Matt Montgomery says many farmers have applied their nitrogen needs for the season. “What did we do in the nitrogen stabilizer space? And... Read More.

Co-op fire leads to town evacuation in Otley, Iowa

Residents of a rural south-central Iowa town have been evacuated following a fire at a co-op facility. The Marion County Emergency Management Agency says the move was precautionary, to prevent Otley residents from being exposed to sulfur and other ag chemicals. The facility stored 392... Read More.

Blanchat Scores 30 Again; Olson Leads Viking Boys to Win

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley Vikings picked up their first Central Kansas League wins on Friday night as Kat Blanchat tied her career high with 30 points in a 17-point win over Nickerson and Braylon Olson dropped a career high 20 as the... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Rice County Jail Escapee

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A traffic stop near Claflin Thursday led to two arrests, one involving an escape warrant from Rice County.According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellindir, deputies stopped a car on K-156 belonging to Nathan Manley of Holyrood, who had... Read More.