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49 Storm Team Forecast: Umbrella days of fall!

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

Rain is soon to enter Northeast Kansas. Just how many days this week will you need the umbrella? Read story.

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Ag report dampens optimism over Kansas corn harvest

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

The corn crop outlook came in below expectations. Find out how soybeans, sorghum and sunflower production is looking. Read story.

K-State Ag: Farmers shouldn't be afraid to tinker with GPS on tractors

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

It used to be that at planting time, crop farmers had to pick a single seeding rate, and apply that to an entire field but not anymore. In this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman tells us about the latest in precision agriculture. Watch video.

K-State Ag Today: Here's hoping history does not repeat itself

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Many farmers remember the economic crisis that ag producers faced in the early 1980s. K-State Ag Today’s Jeff Wichman says that history probably won’t repeat itself. Watch video.

Family Farm

Agribusiness owner stays vigilant on farm safety

Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008

It's one of the most dangerous places for children, the farm. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains how one local farmer protects his children, while still allowing them to participate in the family business. Watch video.

How the Farm Bill affects Kansas

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Kansas Lawmakers are split on the new Farm Bill. Farmers say they'll take what they can get. Watch video.

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