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Wichita KS

Devastated and dry corn field because of long drought in summer. (Adobe Stock-#452119105 │ djoronimo)
Central Region, Drought, Kansas, Regional Roundup, Water, Weather

Historic drought conditions recorded in Kansas: July and August 2026 mark driest period since Dust Bowl

According to the US National Weather Service, Wichita Kansas experienced the second driest July - August on record  since 1888. Read More

Winter wheat on the background of the evening sunny sky. (iStock-#2185077060 │ Maksym Bulatov)
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Wheat Rx programs scheduled in Hays and Wichita

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KFU sets annual meeting for Nov. 18-19

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