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Oklahoma land auction draws registered bidders from 11 states and buyers from Australia

Woods County Oklahoma - (June 24, 2022) The hammer dropped Tuesday evening shortly after 6 p.m. on five farms totaling 640 acres that were offered for sale in an online auction event. Results of the auction prove strong values continue for agricultural land in rural areas of northwest Oklahoma despite marginal crop yields, higher input costs and rising interest rates. Investing in agricultural land continues to be one of the safest places to park your money in times of inflation and economic uncertainty.

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Mexican flour millers take tour of Kansas wheat industry during harvest

Most folks jump at the chance to hop in the combine and get a firsthand look at the Kansas wheat harvest from the buddy seat. For Mexican flour millers — like the team that visited Kansas and Ohio in June — it’s not just a joyride, but a chance to evaluate their main material directly from the source. And for Kansas farmers, these conversations with large and important customers keeps grain flowing south. “We are excited to be able to bring customers to the

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AG Derek Schmidt: Limits for crime victims’ compensation to increase July 1

Increases sought by the attorney general to the monetary limitations for crime victims compensation awards will take effect July 1. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral expenses.

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