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Wildfires causing evacuations in Oklahoma, Kansas 

Wildfires pushed by 60 to 70 mph winds have caused evacuations in Oklahoma and Kansas. Fires starting near Beaver and Tyrone, OK have made their way into Kansas. Read More

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Will strong demand whittle down Mount Corn?

Tanner Ehmke of Co Bank gave a market update Jan. 30 during the Kansas Commodity Classic. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
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Ehmke shares thoughts on markets during Kansas Commodity Classic 

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BASF contest helped producer with his corn crop

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