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KDA releases Kansas Agribusiness Commodity Flow Study

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture has published a Kansas Agribusiness Commodity Flow Study, which analyses the movement of crops, livestock, and other agricultural products within and from the state of Kansas. The study was the result of a need identified through KDA’s Ag Growth Strategy project which indicated that multiple sectors across Kansas agriculture would benefit from a thorough understanding of commodity flow both intra and interstate.

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Fair fun experienced by concert and derby crowds, fairground participants

There seemed no end to opportunities for fun at the 75th Anniversary of the Pratt County Fair this year. With inflatable bouncy houses, a mechanical bull ride, food trucks, face painting, heavy equipment and rock wall climbing there was something for everyone to enjoy. The fair also featured Eli’s Camel Rides, an aquarium brought in by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and a Saturday car show in the parking lot. Free evening concerts by Phil Vandel and WhiskeySouthForty took place during the week, but it was the demolition derby on Friday and a Schiffters country music concert featuring Martina McBride that brought the crowds.

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