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We must strive to do better by demanding civility, accountability and constructive dialogue across America, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

Wheat breeder Guorong Zhang developed the KS Bill Snyder wheat variety, using parents from the Hays and Manhattan breeding programs. He is pictured with the variety’s namesake, Coach Bill Snyder. (Photo by Bill Spiegel.)
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Kansas Wheat celebrates release of KS Bill Snyder variety

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Ag week is something we can all celebrate

(Left) Harold Stones is pictured with Franki Roberts and U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts in 2013. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Remembering a behind the scenes giant

  • December 4, 2023
  • By dave-bergmeier
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Process for 2023 ag bill working its way from farm belt to Beltway

  • March 25, 2022
  • By By Dave Bergmeier

Agricultural Hall of Fame to induct former senator, horticulturist, activist-inventor

  • October 22, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial

Senator gives cotton growers the rundown on stimulus bill, carbon sequestration

  • February 26, 2021
  • By Lacey Newlin

Kansas Congressman opens Dodge City office

  • February 21, 2021
  • By Dave Bergmeier

Roberts’ farewell speech calls for the U.S. Senate to rebuild bridges

  • December 20, 2020
  • By Sara Wyant

Ag group reflects on 2020 and looks ahead

  • December 19, 2020
  • By Dave Bergmeier

House Ag Committee selects new chairman

  • December 14, 2020
  • By Jennifer M. Latzke
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