Taylor Williamson talking Kansas Wheat and National Politics
And our guest this week is Taylor Williamson who is the director of government affairs for the Kansas association of wheat growers.
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Soybean Update April 3, 2021
During national soyfoods month this April, we share how soar can be an essential part of your diet the united states department of agriculture agrees … Continue reading
Crowd expresses concern over eliminating one ag instructor; board votes to retain two instructors
Dozens of people turned out in support of the agriculture program at Fort Scott High School during Monday nights meeting of the USD 234 Board … Continue reading
New principal hired at USD 234
The USD 234 Board of Education has hired a new principal for Fort Scott High School, and approved the resignation of another school administrator. See … Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hold
ommunity Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is following guidance from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control to temporarily pause … Continue reading
FLINT HILLS COUNTERPOINT
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-p8mee-1004865 A renowned musician and composer was teaching and playing cello in the Wichita Symphony. She and her husband moved near Peabody because they … Continue reading
KS Grain Sorghum Update 3 29 2021
Kansas grain sorghum commission continues to highlight its leaders ahead of this year’s spring planting season, including a drive to the farm of its chairman … Continue reading
News Update April 3, 2021
USDA has announced it will begin making Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments to cattle producers and farmers in April. The agency will implement an increase … Continue reading
County to establish advisory boards for human resources, shared services
The county will move forward with formation of a citizens advisory board for human resources concerns, as well as a committee to look into shared … Continue reading
City commissioners set fees for services
When the Fort Scott City Commissioners met Tuesday, they continued a discussion of changing some fees for city services and approved fees for mowing, airport … Continue reading
County commissioners retain mask mandate for courthouse
Bourbon County Commissioners elected Tuesday to keep a mask mandate in place for the Bourbon County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Lynne Oharah referenced a recent vote … Continue reading
KLA Update March 27, 2021
Amidst a growing concern for a lack of veterinary services in rural Kansas, a group of statewide organizations including the Kansas livestock Association, and higher … Continue reading
Pinion Update March 27, 2021
Good morning folks Collette at pinyon a division of Keiko, all eyes are on Wednesdays planting intentions report from the USDA. It’s no surprise with … Continue reading
Wheat Update March 27, 2021
Wheat fields are greening up across Kansas — just in time for the 2021 National Wheat Yield Contest to open for grower enrollment. The contest … Continue reading
Appraiser explains increased valuations
Bourbon County Appraiser Clint Anderson talked to county commissioners on Tuesday about the reasons behind recent increases in property valuations. See the print or online … Continue reading
Commissioners look at need for county human resources director
Bourbon County Commissioners continued discussion Tuesday about the possible creation of a human resources director position for the county. County Counselor Justin Meeks brought some … Continue reading
News Update March 27, 2021
Agriculture news from agview.net. Farm supply cooperatives and distributors are positioned to benefit from an active and profitable spring agronomic season that according to a … Continue reading
Ken Rahjes wraps up with Congressman Roger Marshall
Ken Rahjes’ special guest this week United States Senator Dr. Roger Marshall. We’ll talk about hearing he held recently dealing with these high natural gas … Continue reading
KS Grain Sorghum Update 3 15 2021
As farmers are making planning decisions the spring the Kansas grain sorghum commission caught up with its at large Commissioner for Coldwater Clark Bibb. We … Continue reading
Change in plans for reopening courthouse
Bourbon County officials have made some alterations to a plan to fully open the Bourbon County Courthouse on April 5. Bourbon County Commission Chairman Lynne … Continue reading
Lease for dispatch put on hold
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to hold off on consideration of a lease agreement between the county and city of Fort Scott for space … Continue reading
Search begins anew for economic development director
The Bourbon County Economic Development Council, Inc., will start from scratch in its search for a full-time economic development director. Gregg Motley, president of the … Continue reading
KLA Update March 20, 2021
The prescribed burning season is underway with ranchers and landowners using the practice to improve grazing distribution and decrease undesirable vegetation. In order to balance … Continue reading
ROWANTREE FARM
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zj8i9-ff306c A military move to Ft. Riley and a family connection to a yarn shop in Washington state, has resulted in a Kansas business … Continue reading
Soybean Update March 20, 2021
What if sustainability were synonymous with us soy? If energy efficiency, water quality and soil health helped define us sois value that future is here. … Continue reading
Kansas Ag Report March 26, 2021
Welcome to Kansas Ag Report. I’m Ken Rogers. This week’s program a conversation with Dr. Glenn tonsor. ag economist at K state. We’re going to … Continue reading
KDA Update March 20, 2021
All of us here at the Kansas Department of Agriculture are excited to recognize the month of March as Kansas agriculture map and Tuesday, March … Continue reading
Rock for roads in wind project debated in commission room
Discussion during a portion of Tuesdays Bourbon County Commission meeting centered on the type of rock to be used on county roads for the Jayhawk … Continue reading
FSCC tuition, fees approved
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees on Monday approved tuition and fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Tuition and fees per credit hour … Continue reading
Land bank has nibble on Eagle building
Members of the Fort Scott Land Bank Board of Trustees learned Tuesday an out-of-county developer is interested in renovating the Eagle Block building at 10 … Continue reading
Ken Rahjes talks cattle markets with Glynn Tonsor
And our guest is Dr. Glynn Tonsor k-state ag economist and really livestock specialist as he travels all over the state as well as the … Continue reading
Around Kansas March 24, 2021
Today on around Kansas Deb is highlighting all the great things you can find in the new Kansas magazine. Next is all about the American … Continue reading
Amazon Army
Good Morning Deb. I can’t believe it is almost the end of March and Women’s History Month. today. I have an incredible story about a … Continue reading
Cost of the 2019 flood
Bourbon County Commissioners learned Monday the county will receive close to $400,000 as a project to document damages from 2019 flooding in the county wraps … Continue reading
FSCC to purchase apartment complex
Fort Scott Community College officials are moving forward with the purchase of an apartment complex to address a need for student housing. Following a 20-minute … Continue reading
Commission considering changes to city fees
City of Fort Scott officials are working on updating fees for city services. Some of those fees were changed with city commission approval on March … Continue reading
Kansas Ag Report March 17, 2021
Welcome to Kansas Ag Report. I’m Ken Rogers. On this week’s program, our monthly Ag in the courtroom segment with Dr. Roger McEowen for the … Continue reading
Corn Update March 19, 2021
Hi, my name is Josh Roe, Vice President of Mark Development public policy for Kansas corn, which covers both the Kansas corn Commission and the … Continue reading
VERMILLION VALLEY EQUINE CENTER
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7uja4-fe3ff9 A rural Kansas woman founded a business that is helping to create All-Americans in the sport of equestrian riding. However, her love of … Continue reading
KLA Update March 19, 2021
This list from given to us by the Kansas Livestock Association includes several scholarship opportunities for students in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and journalism.
Pinion Update March 19, 2021
Good morning guys, Colette here with pinion and division of Keiko Eisen. While many look to get a start on planting this month, the reports … Continue reading
Wheat Update March 19, 2021
Enjoy a look at what the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center has been doing to invest in wheat and the farmers and grow it.
Fort Scott Downtown Walking Trail ~ Marker # 2
The Downtown Walking Trail created by the Fort Scott Area Chamber’s LEAD Class Project Fort Scott was established as a Frontier Fort named after General … Continue reading
Farmer chosen as city attorney
A familiar face will return to provide services to the city of Fort Scott. On Tuesday, city commissioners voted 3-2 to terminate the contract for … Continue reading
Meeting the economic development director finalist
The Bourbon County Economic Development Council, Inc., hosted a meet-and-greet for Mark Vaux, candidate for BEDCOs economic development director position, Thursday evening at the River … Continue reading
County officials to research feasibility of moving city offices to courthouse
Bourbon County officials plan to take a deeper look at the feasibility of moving the city of Fort Scott offices to the Bourbon County Courthouse. … Continue reading
Fort Scott Downtown Walking Trailer ~ Marker # 1
Fun Fact Marker # 1 We are excited that you have chosen to tour Fort Scott by utilizing The Downtown Walking Trail created by the … Continue reading
News Update March 19, 2021
This weeks news update includes takeaways from Cobank Knowledge Exchange, market advantage of wheat varieties, and a look into the sorghum industry.
Ron Wilson the Kansas Flint Hills
In 1806, an explorer named Zebulon Pike, traveled through what became the eastern part of Kansas. On September 12th, he wrote in his journal, ”Past … Continue reading
Lyda Conley
Around Kansas March 17, 2021
Today on Around Kansas Deb is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Kansas style. Next it’s all about the raven and our wildlife segment. Our guest On … Continue reading
Micro meat processing plant approved
Fort Scott City Commissioners unanimously approve a conditional use permit, which will allow a micro meat processing plant to be located on 47 acres south … Continue reading
Offer made for economic development director
An offer has been made to a candidate for a full-time economic development director for the Bourbon County Economic Development Council, Inc. Gregg Motley, BEDCO … Continue reading
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Ron Wilson Cowboy as a Job
Around Kansas March 10, 2021
Opening Chat March 10, 2021
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County formally votes to approve dispatch move
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday gave official approval for a move of the countys communications center from the Hawkins Public Safety building to space inside … Continue reading
Courthouse to fully reopen in April
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to fully open the Bourbon County Courthouse to the public, with safety precautions still in place, on April 5.
A look at Fort Scotts economic development
The Fort Scott City Commission met with Economic Development Director Rachel Pruitt during a work session Tuesday to discuss economic development. Commissioner Randy Nichols said … Continue reading
Board finalizes nonrenewal of principals contract
The USD 234 Board of Education on Thursday took final action on the nonrenewal of the contract of Fort Scott High School Principal Amber Toth. … Continue reading
City sales tax election finalized
The results of a March 2 special election concerning a Fort Scott citywide sales tax did not change after the Bourbon County Commission canvassed provisional … Continue reading
THE BRITE CENTER
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vejnd-fd7599 A new initiative to help businesses grow, including exporting to international markets, has been launched in Kansas. The BRITE Center, an acronym for … Continue reading
City approves dispatch move to courthouse
Fort Scott City Commissioners on March 2 unanimously voted to approve moving the 911 center, currently at 1604 S. National Ave., to space in the … Continue reading
City, county officials discuss moving some city offices to courthouse
Along with a move of the countys dispatch center to the Bourbon County Courthouse, officials representing the county and city of Fort Scott are also … Continue reading
Around Kansas March 3, 2021
Today on around Kansas Deb joins us from the fort Wallace museum see what great events are coming up in the area. Next in our … Continue reading
The Badger
In our wildlife segment this morning, we want to talk about badgers because we have a very significant badger story here at the Fort Wallace … Continue reading
District receives second phase of COVID funding
On Monday, USD 234 Superintendent Ted Hessong updated the USD 234 Board of Education on several topics, including a second wave of federal grant funding … Continue reading
Commissioners discuss access to courthouse
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday made some changes concerning access to the Bourbon County Courthouse. See Saturday’s print or online edition for complete story.
Ron Wilson the Draft Horse
I’m a big fan of the cow horse the Quarter Horse as a working cow horse, but there was another equine that was very important … Continue reading
OFP Gabe Walsh
This week on the front porch we’re visiting with Gabe Walsh who currently resides in Nashville.
Buffalo Bill Cultural Center
From 1867 to 1868, the Kansas Pacific Railroad was being built in the heart of Buffalo country. From points west of Hayes hostile Indians were … Continue reading
County commissioners learn wind farm has been sold
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday learned more details surrounding a recent announcement by Apex Clean Energy that two energy companies have purchased the Jayhawk Wind … Continue reading
Around Kansas Opening Chat March 3, 2021
Good morning, I’m Deb Goodrich. Welcome to around Kansas. No co host this morning. Miss Paris is back in school. And I want to thank … Continue reading
Planning commission to recommend meat processing plant to city commission
When Fort Scott City Commissioners meet on March 16, they will be asked to accept a recommendation to allow a mini meat processing facility a … Continue reading
Half-cent city sales tax approved
A Fort Scott city-wide sales tax will be continued for another five years. Voters passed a special election ballot question that asked if a half-cent … Continue reading
