News

Genesis C. Hernandez, 27, probation violation.

Now is the time for wheat farmers to make their priorities known as negotiations for the next Farm Bill kick into high gear. That was a clear message from lawmakers and association staff alike during the 2023 Kansas Commodity Classic. As the calendar turns to a new month, Kansas Wheat is carrying forward that call to action as staff and board members join counterparts from across the country for the joint meetings of U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Just because that groundhog named Phil has declared six more weeks of winter, doesn’t mean that those with an itchy green thumb can’t start their plants for Spring. If you start vegetable plants indoors, it is often helpful to list seeding dates on a calendar so that plants are ready for transplanting at the proper time.

Kansas Republicans are considering the removal of a three-day grace period for returning ballots by mail and creating runoff elections for statewide races. Democrats and voter turnout advocates say they are voter suppression efforts.

A controversial physician and author urged the Kansas Legislature to ban hospitals and medical schools from compelling students and employees to pledge allegiance to critical race theory, affirmative action and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Stanley Goldfarb, former associate dean and professor at the University of Pennsylvania medical school, was invited to appear Wednesday before Senate and House health committees to articulate why he formed the organization Do No Harm and to explain his perspective on how a “woke” political agenda spread to the health care field.