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K-State hosts winter canola management meetings

Richard FordyceKansas and Oklahoma canola growers had opportunity recently to learn how the crop fits into profitable, sustainable cropping systems across the Great Plains.

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Residential honesty from a voter’s perspective

Kansas became a state in 1861. It wasn’t until 1913 before the people could vote for their US Senate and House of Representative delegates. Before that, the state legislature picked…

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Alliance Ag & Grain is building dry fertilizer facility near Greensburg

Construction is underway on a new, state-of-the-art dry fertilizer plant in Greensburg, signaling a major leap forward in operational efficiency and economic impact for the region. Lance Nelson, Vice President of Agronomy at Alliance Ag & Grain, announced the details of the project last month, which aims to better serve local farmers and the company’s…

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Pratt pool begins wind-down of successful summer season

Just over three years ago, a large crowd gathered for the grand opening of the Gary and Jean Cromer Municipal Pool opening in Pratt. As the 2026 summer swimming season begins to wind down for the start of school, strong community support shows this city improvement has become a success story for swimmers of all…

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Hughes named Female Athlete of the Year for 2026

By Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com Hope Hughes, 5/9” graduated senior from Pratt High School, led her team in many ways throughout her high school career but her leadership in 2026 propelled her name to the top of the Tri-County Tribune’s Athlete of the Week list, and ultimately, to Female Athlete of the Year 2026…

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Summer garden tasks include harvesting potatoes

Harvesting Potatoes: It might be hot in the garden but this is the best time to harvest those March-planted potatoes. Most Irish potato crops begin to mature and are ready to be harvested. To determine…

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Residential honesty from a voter’s perspective

Kansas became a state in 1861. It wasn’t until 1913 before the people could vote for their US Senate and House of Representative delegates. Before that, the state legislature picked the people that went to…