Don’t generalize about the January 6 protesters
Most people learn early on the dangers of generalizing. Poet William Blake put it bluntly several hundred years ago: “To generalize is to be an idiot.” For some reason the lesson doesn’t stick.
February 2022
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Growing Gender Inequalities Are Bad News for Kansas’ Economic Future
United Women’s Empowerment (United WE), a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, and the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas released a report earlier this month showing that gender inequality has grown in our state since 2016.
War vs bridges
The worst tragedies are preventable tragedies. We see them in the news: apartment fires due to space heaters, traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence, or medical errors to name a few. Then there are easily preventable tragedies, if only the resources were available: the UN reports that 25,000 people die of starvation (10,000 of them children) every day.
School curriculum bill needs a common sense solution
I’ve received several emails regarding HB 2662, which is a bill which requires school districts to post curriculum online, as well as flags books for parental review in libraries. There is a lot of opposition to this bill in my district, and even very conservative people in my district that I’ve talked to are opposed to this bill.
KFB Health Plans offers cost control for members
MANHATTAN — Since its inception, Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans (KFBHP) hasn’t increased its general rate for the more than 12,000 covered lives of members. “We heard how difficult it was for our members to balance the ever-increasing cost of health insurance with the variability of farm incomes,” says Erin Petersilie, KFBHP assistant director.
Winter workshop features regenerative ag journeys
The Cheney Lake Winter Workshop Series will continue the morning of Thursday, February 24 at the South Hutchinson Community Building, 101 W. Ave C in South Hutchinson. Presentations start at 9:30 a.m. with a complimentary lunch following the last speaker.
Biden Administration appoints Dennis McKinney to serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2022— The Biden Administration recently appointed Dennis McKinney as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA). McKinney joined the Kansas FSA team on Feb. 14, 2022.
K-State farm management economist tracks fuel price trends
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl said the average price of gasoline and diesel the past five years gives a good indication of when to expect higher and lower prices.
Briggeman one of three Kansans named to NCC Leadership Posts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Three Kansas cotton industry members have been elected to leadership positions in the National Cotton Council (NCC) for 2022, including Amy West Hopper, an Overland Park cottonseed processor who was elected as a NCC director.
Pratt’s Taye Wilson
Pratt's Taye Wilson, 132 lbs., won his semifinals match by pin to advance to the regional finals last week. He will be an expected title contender Feb. 25-26 at the 4A State Wrestling Tournament in Salina. photo by Barbara Prater