October 2023
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly supports agriculture in water rights battle
In September, 2023, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly threw the weight of her office into the battle for water rights in the Rattlesnake Basin siding with local agriculture producers who requested her help.
Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning
University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species at this time of the year.Cattle producers in several drought-stressed parts of Missouri have recently reported cattle deaths from suspected prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid (cyanide) poisoning, says Time Evans, an MU Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology.Prussic acid poisoning results when cattle eat cyanide-producing compounds in immature leaves of sorghum grasses or leaves of cherry and related species of fruit trees.
Top teams in Class 6A-4A battling for sub state seedings
BY JEREMY DECKARD DECK’S ‘PIN’ POINTS The regular season is winding down and teams are fighting for sub state seeding. This week’s “Pin Points” will… Login to continue reading Login…
Macksville’s USD 351 and St. John – Hudson USD 350 enter collaboration talks
The Superintendents and Boards of Education of Macksville Schools USD 351 and St.
Greenback golfers win league team title at Park Hills
Avery Blasi of Pratt won first place in the Central Kansas League Championships held last Wednesday at the Park Hills Country Club in Pratt.
Skyline volleyball celebrates their seniors with a clean sweep
The Skyline Thunderbird volleyball team celebrated Senior Night in style by winning the day (both JV and varsity) in their home triangle against the Stafford Trojans and the Lady Chieftains of South Barber.The Junior Varsity squad began the night out with a couple of decisive wins against Stafford 25-15, 25-11.
DeWeese earns award, announces Bayer Fund donation for Skyline Schools
News from Skyline schools this week includes another award for notable agriculture instructor and FFA advisor Anita DeWeese who has been named a 2023 CASE Model Teacher.During her five years of teaching at Skyline Schools, DeWeese has completed her Transition to Teach program, managed her personal course load, and has added CASE Middle School, Introduction to Ag, Plant and Animal Science, Food Science, and Ag Business (6) certifications to her teaching toolbox.
Sen. Marshall sponsors legislation that will help curb middlemen-influenced inflation of prescription medications
The combination of inflation and the lack of regulations on a group of middlemen in the healthcare system has stolen thousands from Kansans’ pockets, so I want to thank U.S.
Hanks to perform in Pratt for McCaslin series
Guest artist Duane Hanks will headline the Glenn McCaslin Guest Artists Series this year with a concert in Pratt at 4 p.m.