RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another alleged gun theft in Manhattan.

Just after 1p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of theft in the 800 block of Poyntz Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

An 87-year-old woman reported a Holland &amp; Holland Rifle was taken by an unknown subject from the vault where it was stored. &nbsp;

Total estimated loss is $32,000. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another alleged gun theft in Manhattan.Just after 1p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of theft in the 800 block of Poyntz Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.An 87-year-old woman reported a Holland &amp; Holland Rifle was taken by an unknown subject from the vault where it was stored. &nbsp;Total estimated loss is $32,000. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000

RCPD: $32,000 dollar rifle reported stolen in Manhattan

Join Catie and Becky as they talk with Gina Snyder from Downtown Manhattan, Inc. about Third Thursdays, and the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan and all the reasons you should come visit Downtown Manhattan.

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 </figure>Join Catie and Becky as they talk with Gina Snyder from Downtown Manhattan, Inc. about Third Thursdays, and the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan and all the reasons you should come visit Downtown Manhattan.<div><iframe title="Episode 20 - Buffet of Varying Tastes" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pee9q-161f60e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2baf9e" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎙: Little Apple Bites: A Buffet of Varying Tastes

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Just after 3:30pm on Wednesday, the City of Manhattan posted to social media, warning community members of a water main break near the intersection of 11th Street and Poyntz Avenue.

Due to the water line break, traffic is reduced through the area to allow crews to find and repair the break in a timely manner.

Traffic changes include: -Westbound: Outside lane of Poyntz Avenue is closed from 10th Street through 12th Street -Westbound: No right turn(northbound) onto 11th Street from Poyntz Avenue -Eastbound: No left turn(northbound) from Poyntz Avenue onto 11th Street -Southbound: right turn only

Also, there is no to low water pressure for 11th Street from Poyntz through Leavenworth and on Humboldt Street from 9th to 11th Streets.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - Just after 3:30pm on Wednesday, the City of Manhattan posted to social media, warning community members of a water main break near the intersection of 11th Street and Poyntz Avenue.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3137.0884366679807!2d-96.57332789999997!3d39.17947760000001!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdd27e7de29bd7%3A0xf965c8c0e9d4c65b!2sPoyntz%20Ave%20%26%20N%2011th%20St%2C%20Manhattan%2C%20KS%2066502!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1716411627147!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Due to the water line break, traffic is reduced through the area to allow crews to find and repair the break in a timely manner.Traffic changes include: -Westbound: Outside lane of Poyntz Avenue is closed from 10th Street through 12th Street -Westbound: No right turn(northbound) onto 11th Street from Poyntz Avenue -Eastbound: No left turn(northbound) from Poyntz Avenue onto 11th Street -Southbound: right turn only<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCityofmanhattan%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02GQvArtSwY8kfct1FAHohaf8yNDthBsXY7zgJFM8QouaVcWa9ePSJDGwjF89z4tL5l&show_text=true&width=500&is_preview=true" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Also, there is no to low water pressure for 11th Street from Poyntz through Leavenworth and on Humboldt Street from 9th to 11th Streets.

Traffic restrictions continue at 11th Street and Poyntz Avenue while crews repair water main

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall’s office, along with&nbsp;the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation,&nbsp;will honor Kansas Gold Star Families with a trip to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day.&nbsp;Four Gold Star families will be in&nbsp;D.C.&nbsp;for the re-dedication of&nbsp;the First Division Monument that honors fallen soldiers from the First Infantry Division.&nbsp;

Tyler Mason, a Military Affairs Liason for Senator Roger Marshall’s office, said, “The whole purpose of this trip is to pay it forward to those families who gave it their all and to show them that we appreciate them and their sacrifices.”

The Gold Star families will fly out of Kansas City on Saturday, May 25, and spend Memorial Day weekend in D.C.&nbsp;

On Saturday night, the Junction City Military Affairs Council and Economic Development will provide a dinner for the Gold Star families at Clyde’s Gallery Place in Washington D.C., and in attendance&nbsp;for the dinner,&nbsp;with the Gold Star Families will be Major General John V. Meyer III, Division Command Sergeant Major Derek Noyes, from the First Infantry Division, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Ron Watts from the Society of the First Infantry Division.&nbsp;

Isreal Waddell, the Director of the Junction City Military Affairs Council, expressed the importance of recognizing Gold Star Families. “Behind every Gold Star Family is a story of sacrifice, resilience, and love,” Waddell said.“Serving Gold Star Families isn’t just an act of gratitude: it is a testament to our enduring commitment to honor, cherish, and remember those who have given everything for our freedom.”

On Sunday, the Gold Star Families will meet up with Senator Roger Marshall and attend the re-dedication of the First Division Monument that honors fallen soldiers from the First Infantry Division. In addition to 12,947 names, The Society of the First Infantry Division will unveil 631 new names on the monument.&nbsp;

Senator Marshall, a veteran, spoke of the importance of honoring these families and soldiers. “It’s important to the active duty soldiers just to see that their Senator cares,” Marshall said. “You can tell people that you care, but this is a way to show the soldiers, past and present, that I do care.”&nbsp;

Following the re-dedication ceremony, Senator Marshall will take the Gold Star families on a private tour of the capital building.&nbsp;

Christine Benne, the Military Relations Coordinator at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, raised the necessary funds to make this trip happen. Benne secured funding through some grants that she had written, including a $25,000 grant from the McCormick Foundation. The funds raised will cover airfare, hotels, and the commute from Fort Riley to the airport in Kansas City.&nbsp;

The Gold Star Families fly to D.C. on Saturday, May 25, and will return on Memorial Day.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By Anthony GorgesJC PostU.S. Senator Roger Marshall’s office, along with&nbsp;the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation,&nbsp;will honor Kansas Gold Star Families with a trip to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day.&nbsp;Four Gold Star families will be in&nbsp;D.C.&nbsp;for the re-dedication of&nbsp;the First Division Monument that honors fallen soldiers from the First Infantry Division.&nbsp;Tyler Mason, a Military Affairs Liason for Senator Roger Marshall’s office, said, “The whole purpose of this trip is to pay it forward to those families who gave it their all and to show them that we appreciate them and their sacrifices.”The Gold Star families will fly out of Kansas City on Saturday, May 25, and spend Memorial Day weekend in D.C.&nbsp;On Saturday night, the Junction City Military Affairs Council and Economic Development will provide a dinner for the Gold Star families at Clyde’s Gallery Place in Washington D.C., and in attendance&nbsp;for the dinner,&nbsp;with the Gold Star Families will be Major General John V. Meyer III, Division Command Sergeant Major Derek Noyes, from the First Infantry Division, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Ron Watts from the Society of the First Infantry Division.&nbsp;Isreal Waddell, the Director of the Junction City Military Affairs Council, expressed the importance of recognizing Gold Star Families. “Behind every Gold Star Family is a story of sacrifice, resilience, and love,” Waddell said.“Serving Gold Star Families isn’t just an act of gratitude: it is a testament to our enduring commitment to honor, cherish, and remember those who have given everything for our freedom.”On Sunday, the Gold Star Families will meet up with Senator Roger Marshall and attend the re-dedication of the First Division Monument that honors fallen soldiers from the First Infantry Division. In addition to 12,947 names, The Society of the First Infantry Division will unveil 631 new names on the monument.&nbsp;Senator Marshall, a veteran, spoke of the importance of honoring these families and soldiers. “It’s important to the active duty soldiers just to see that their Senator cares,” Marshall said. “You can tell people that you care, but this is a way to show the soldiers, past and present, that I do care.”&nbsp;Following the re-dedication ceremony, Senator Marshall will take the Gold Star families on a private tour of the capital building.&nbsp;Christine Benne, the Military Relations Coordinator at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, raised the necessary funds to make this trip happen. Benne secured funding through some grants that she had written, including a $25,000 grant from the McCormick Foundation. The funds raised will cover airfare, hotels, and the commute from Fort Riley to the airport in Kansas City.&nbsp;The Gold Star Families fly to D.C. on Saturday, May 25, and will return on Memorial Day.&nbsp;

Gold Star Families will spend Memorial Day in D.C.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

JOHN JOSEPH PERBECK IV, 30, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

LATORRIS LERELL FRANKLIN, 45, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

LINDSAY KAY MESCHINO, 24, Wamego, Failure to appear; Bond $16,000

MIKHAEL SAMAEL BLANGIFORTI, 25, Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000; Bond $1,500

NATHAN MICHEAL TERPSTRA, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Indecent liberties with child; 14 &lt; 16 YOA; Lewd fondling x20;&nbsp;Aggravated indecent liberties w/ child; Intercourse with child 14 &lt; 16 YOA x20; Bond $400,000

DAWSON RAY MALONE, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Attempted sexual exploitation of a child; promote performance of child &lt;18;&nbsp;Promote obscenity; Distribute obscene material or device; Bond $15,000

CHRISTIAN ANTHONY MICHAUD, 26, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude manner; family member/dating relationship;&nbsp;Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family;&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption;&nbsp;Aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim; Threat of force/violence;&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass; Bond $50,000

SADIE LYNN DONAHUE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Failure to appear; Arrested and released by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 05/14/2024

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;JOHN JOSEPH PERBECK IV, 30, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000LATORRIS LERELL FRANKLIN, 45, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000LINDSAY KAY MESCHINO, 24, Wamego, Failure to appear; Bond $16,000MIKHAEL SAMAEL BLANGIFORTI, 25, Criminal use of a financial card; W/o consent of owner less than $1,000; Bond $1,500NATHAN MICHEAL TERPSTRA, 31, Manhattan,&nbsp;Indecent liberties with child; 14 &lt; 16 YOA; Lewd fondling x20;&nbsp;Aggravated indecent liberties w/ child; Intercourse with child 14 &lt; 16 YOA x20; Bond $400,000DAWSON RAY MALONE, 19, Manhattan,&nbsp;Attempted sexual exploitation of a child; promote performance of child &lt;18;&nbsp;Promote obscenity; Distribute obscene material or device; Bond $15,000CHRISTIAN ANTHONY MICHAUD, 26, Manhattan,&nbsp;Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude manner; family member/dating relationship;&nbsp;Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family;&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption;&nbsp;Aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim; Threat of force/violence;&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass; Bond $50,000SADIE LYNN DONAHUE, 22, Manhattan,&nbsp;Failure to appear; Arrested and released by Geary County Sheriff's Office on 05/14/2024<div><iframe width="100%" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?si=nd3ZikgMPa1hLEe6&amp;list=PL3A2K-nS9LekMELmWrdwV6nEEtcnXBDNu" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Riley County Arrest Report May 23

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, EMS transported 71-year-old Merlin Sharp of Manhattan to Via Christi for&nbsp; non-life-threatening injuries after he swerved to miss a deer and struck a fire hydrant at the corner of Wilderness Trail and Cimarron Trail in Ogden. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, EMS transported 71-year-old Merlin Sharp of Manhattan to Via Christi for&nbsp; non-life-threatening injuries after he swerved to miss a deer and struck a fire hydrant at the corner of Wilderness Trail and Cimarron Trail in Ogden. The RCPD released no additional details.

Manhattan man injured after crash into fire hydrant

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Thursday scheduled as the day for the markup of the next five-year Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee, Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann went to the House floor to praise the initial product that he has seen thus far heading into the process.

Mr. Speaker, this is a week that farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in my state have long-awaited. The House Agriculture Committee will finally markup a five-year Farm Bill. I want to start by saying thank you to Chairman G.T. Thompson for leading the committee in developing a bipartisan, comprehensive, fiscally conservative Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers the certainty they deserve.

Around this time last year, the Chairman and I hosted a Farm Bill listening session in the middle of a wheat field in my District. We heard from 150 Kansans about their priorities for a Farm Bill. They were clear—they need a Farm Bill that gives them certainty as they work day-in and day-out to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.

This Farm Bill strengthens the farm safety net and protects crop insurance. Agricultural producers in Kansas understand firsthand how important that is. In February 2021, Kansas had 13 consecutive days of below freezing temperatures which was a 40-year record. Our producers worked around the clock to protect their cattle and ensure they survived. Just last summer, drought and market conditions in Kansas caused producers to abandon the highest number of acres of wheat since World War One. Wheat farmers have seen a 35% decrease in production in the last year as a result. Mr. Speaker, the reality is Mother Nature is a very difficult business partner. One bad crop year could put the livelihood of our producers and their families at risk. This Farm Bill gives these hardworking individuals more certainty by strengthening the farm safety net, adjusting reference prices, and modernizing the Livestock Indemnity Program, dairy supports, and Conservation Reserve Program.

The committee’s Farm Bill also maintains American food independence and invests tax dollars in places we can see a return on those dollars. America is the freest country in the world, in part because we have never had to rely on another country to feed us. At the heart of that independence is agricultural research and innovation.

The Big First is home to some of the crown jewels of the animal health corridor—Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. These institutions give the nation a scientific hub of world renown research. Kansas State University is conducting groundbreaking research into areas, including new heat-tolerant wheat varieties and higher yielding sorghum. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will conduct research into serious animal disease threats and be an important backstop in protecting our nation’s food supply. This work, and America’s continued ability to feed ourselves for generations to come, depend on a five-year Farm Bill that prioritizes food security as national security.

Mr. Speaker, this Farm Bill makes robust investments in the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development cooperator programs that ensure our American producers remain in the international marketplace. It proactively addresses issues like deferred maintenance costs at land-grant institutions and the country’s veterinarian shortage before the problem gets worse.

I’ve been to this floor nearly thirty times to push for my priorities in the Farm Bill—to protect and strengthen crop insurance, promote trade programs that help America remain competitive and secure, conduct rigorous oversight of the executive branch to fight big government overreach, and invest in agricultural research at America’s land-grant universities.&nbsp;I’m pleased that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.

We need to pass a five-year, fiscally conservative Farm Bill long enough to provide certainty and short enough for Congress to respond to market changes. Farm Bills feed every corner of the nation from New England to the islands of Hawaii, both our coasts, down to the Gulf, and even the heartland of the country, including Kansas.&nbsp;American agricultural producers and consumers are counting on it. The legislation we markup this week will have ripple effects for the next half-decade. This body, and Congress, must use this legislation to address the concerns we have all heard over the last several years.

When we kicked off our Farm Bill listening session last year there were three combines parked behind us – John Deere, Case, and Gleaner. When you grow up on a farm, you’re born into a loyalty to one of these trusted American brands. They have different styles and features, but they are all designed to do the same thing – harvest. Our listening session that day, and the bill the House Agriculture Committee markup this week are no different. We all have different priorities and backgrounds, but we’re all here to do the same thing – harvest, work hard, and effectively churn out a product – the Farm Bill.&nbsp;American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers deserve it, America’s food and national security depend on it, and Congress must deliver it.

This Farm Bill is something our agricultural community can be proud of. It&nbsp;puts&nbsp;dollars in places where Americans&nbsp;can see&nbsp;a good return on&nbsp;their&nbsp;investment. It tightens budgets and reins in reckless spending that doesn’t serve taxpayers. Most importantly, this&nbsp;bill ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can continue to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed.&nbsp;The Farm, Food, and National Security Act&nbsp;is the first step in the right direction, and I look forward to this week’s markup.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of Congressman Tracey MannWASHINGTON, D.C. — With Thursday scheduled as the day for the markup of the next five-year Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee, Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann went to the House floor to praise the initial product that he has seen thus far heading into the process.<div><iframe width="927" height="522" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7E3VgSiXMpc" title="Mann Champions Agricultural Community, Fiscally-Conservative Farm Bill" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Mann's remarks are below:Mr. Speaker, this is a week that farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in my state have long-awaited. The House Agriculture Committee will finally markup a five-year Farm Bill. I want to start by saying thank you to Chairman G.T. Thompson for leading the committee in developing a bipartisan, comprehensive, fiscally conservative Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers the certainty they deserve.Around this time last year, the Chairman and I hosted a Farm Bill listening session in the middle of a wheat field in my District. We heard from 150 Kansans about their priorities for a Farm Bill. They were clear—they need a Farm Bill that gives them certainty as they work day-in and day-out to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.This Farm Bill strengthens the farm safety net and protects crop insurance. Agricultural producers in Kansas understand firsthand how important that is. In February 2021, Kansas had 13 consecutive days of below freezing temperatures which was a 40-year record. Our producers worked around the clock to protect their cattle and ensure they survived. Just last summer, drought and market conditions in Kansas caused producers to abandon the highest number of acres of wheat since World War One. Wheat farmers have seen a 35% decrease in production in the last year as a result. Mr. Speaker, the reality is Mother Nature is a very difficult business partner. One bad crop year could put the livelihood of our producers and their families at risk. This Farm Bill gives these hardworking individuals more certainty by strengthening the farm safety net, adjusting reference prices, and modernizing the Livestock Indemnity Program, dairy supports, and Conservation Reserve Program.The committee’s Farm Bill also maintains American food independence and invests tax dollars in places we can see a return on those dollars. America is the freest country in the world, in part because we have never had to rely on another country to feed us. At the heart of that independence is agricultural research and innovation.The Big First is home to some of the crown jewels of the animal health corridor—Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. These institutions give the nation a scientific hub of world renown research. Kansas State University is conducting groundbreaking research into areas, including new heat-tolerant wheat varieties and higher yielding sorghum. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will conduct research into serious animal disease threats and be an important backstop in protecting our nation’s food supply. This work, and America’s continued ability to feed ourselves for generations to come, depend on a five-year Farm Bill that prioritizes food security as national security.Mr. Speaker, this Farm Bill makes robust investments in the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development cooperator programs that ensure our American producers remain in the international marketplace. It proactively addresses issues like deferred maintenance costs at land-grant institutions and the country’s veterinarian shortage before the problem gets worse.I’ve been to this floor nearly thirty times to push for my priorities in the Farm Bill—to protect and strengthen crop insurance, promote trade programs that help America remain competitive and secure, conduct rigorous oversight of the executive branch to fight big government overreach, and invest in agricultural research at America’s land-grant universities.&nbsp;I’m pleased that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.We need to pass a five-year, fiscally conservative Farm Bill long enough to provide certainty and short enough for Congress to respond to market changes. Farm Bills feed every corner of the nation from New England to the islands of Hawaii, both our coasts, down to the Gulf, and even the heartland of the country, including Kansas.&nbsp;American agricultural producers and consumers are counting on it. The legislation we markup this week will have ripple effects for the next half-decade. This body, and Congress, must use this legislation to address the concerns we have all heard over the last several years.When we kicked off our Farm Bill listening session last year there were three combines parked behind us – John Deere, Case, and Gleaner. When you grow up on a farm, you’re born into a loyalty to one of these trusted American brands. They have different styles and features, but they are all designed to do the same thing – harvest. Our listening session that day, and the bill the House Agriculture Committee markup this week are no different. We all have different priorities and backgrounds, but we’re all here to do the same thing – harvest, work hard, and effectively churn out a product – the Farm Bill.&nbsp;American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers deserve it, America’s food and national security depend on it, and Congress must deliver it.This Farm Bill is something our agricultural community can be proud of. It&nbsp;puts&nbsp;dollars in places where Americans&nbsp;can see&nbsp;a good return on&nbsp;their&nbsp;investment. It tightens budgets and reins in reckless spending that doesn’t serve taxpayers. Most importantly, this&nbsp;bill ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can continue to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed.&nbsp;The Farm, Food, and National Security Act&nbsp;is the first step in the right direction, and I look forward to this week’s markup.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🎥 WATCH: Mann praises House initial Farm Bill version

JOSEPH HOWARD NEWGENT, 25, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

CHRISTOPHER RAY THACKER, 36, Kirksville, MO, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Remains confined to the Riley County Jail

LORENZO ARGUELLO III, 23, Fort Riley, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/dating relationship; 2nd/5yrs; Bond $2,000

AMBER MARIE CURRY, 27, Manhattan, Failure to appear x3; Bond $180

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;JOSEPH HOWARD NEWGENT, 25, Junction City, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750CHRISTOPHER RAY THACKER, 36, Kirksville, MO, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Remains confined to the Riley County JailLORENZO ARGUELLO III, 23, Fort Riley, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/dating relationship; 2nd/5yrs; Bond $2,000AMBER MARIE CURRY, 27, Manhattan, Failure to appear x3; Bond $180

Riley County Arrest Report May 22

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after noon Tuesday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a vehicle pulled out in front of a motorcycle driven by 61-year-old Rick Runion in the 500 Block of&nbsp;&nbsp;Fort Riley Blvd. 

This caused Runion to make an evasive maneuver which resulted in him downing his motorcycle.&nbsp; EMS transported Runion was transported to Via Christi&nbsp; for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after noon Tuesday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a vehicle pulled out in front of a motorcycle driven by 61-year-old Rick Runion in the 500 Block of&nbsp;&nbsp;Fort Riley Blvd. This caused Runion to make an evasive maneuver which resulted in him downing his motorcycle.&nbsp; EMS transported Runion was transported to Via Christi&nbsp; for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Motorcyclist injured in Riley County accident

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">ARIANA FIGUEROA</a>

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday $300 million in funding for more than 60 groups seeking to diversify American agricultural exports.

“USDA is pleased to be able to provide the startup capital to tap into these opportunities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on a call with reporters Monday night previewing the announcement.

In total, 66 organizations will be funded under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, or RAPP. The USDA&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://fas.usda.gov/programs/regional-agricultural-promotion-program">launched</a>&nbsp;the $1.4 billion program in October in order to develop new export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products beyond the traditional partnerships with Canada, Mexico, the European Union and China.

“What this program really provides is an opportunity for us not only to expand geographically the opportunities for trade, but also the products that can be made available,” Vilsack said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to diversify in a variety of different ways to grow market opportunity.”

The program focuses on tapping U.S. exports into new markets in regions such as South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

“When you have the major markets, as we’ve had, where 60 to 65% of what we export goes into four or five markets, that can create a sense of complacency,” Vilsack said.

Vilsack said the funding would be an important step in building wealth in rural areas of the United States.

“We want to make sure our foreign-market development programs and agricultural trade in general work for the full spectrum of American agricultural producers, regardless of their size, their location, their product or target market,” he said. “By investing in exports, we’re investing in the future of American agriculture and rural communities.”

Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who leads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, joined the call with reporters. She said that USDA investing in exports is crucial to growing American agriculture.

“The bottom line is (to) create new revenue for the folks that have the riskiest business in the world,” Stabenow said. “This is a really important way to support them.”

According to a list provided by the USDA, some of the grant recipients include:

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 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ariana-figueroa/">ARIANA FIGUEROA</a>WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday $300 million in funding for more than 60 groups seeking to diversify American agricultural exports.“USDA is pleased to be able to provide the startup capital to tap into these opportunities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on a call with reporters Monday night previewing the announcement.In total, 66 organizations will be funded under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, or RAPP. The USDA&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://fas.usda.gov/programs/regional-agricultural-promotion-program">launched</a>&nbsp;the $1.4 billion program in October in order to develop new export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products beyond the traditional partnerships with Canada, Mexico, the European Union and China.“What this program really provides is an opportunity for us not only to expand geographically the opportunities for trade, but also the products that can be made available,” Vilsack said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to diversify in a variety of different ways to grow market opportunity.”The program focuses on tapping U.S. exports into new markets in regions such as South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.“When you have the major markets, as we’ve had, where 60 to 65% of what we export goes into four or five markets, that can create a sense of complacency,” Vilsack said.<h2>‘The riskiest business in the world’</h2>Vilsack said the funding would be an important step in building wealth in rural areas of the United States.“We want to make sure our foreign-market development programs and agricultural trade in general work for the full spectrum of American agricultural producers, regardless of their size, their location, their product or target market,” he said. “By investing in exports, we’re investing in the future of American agriculture and rural communities.”Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who leads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, joined the call with reporters. She said that USDA investing in exports is crucial to growing American agriculture.“The bottom line is (to) create new revenue for the folks that have the riskiest business in the world,” Stabenow said. “This is a really important way to support them.”According to a list provided by the USDA, some of the grant recipients include:<ul>
 <li>The Hazelnut Marketing Board in Oregon and Washington state will receive $455,000 to conduct market research and trade missions in several countries in Africa.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>The U.S. Dairy Export Council, based in Virginia, will receive $10 million to expand its presence in Africa by using the funds to study and develop dairy import regulations and regulatory frameworks in those markets.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>The U.S. Meat Export Federation based in Colorado will be awarded $21 million to expand its export efforts to new markets throughout Africa. It will also expand its investment in the convenience-store industry in South Korea, Central America and Colombia.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>The Brewers Association in Colorado will be awarded $2 million to partake in the craft beer scene in Southeast Asia, by participating in the region’s premier brewing trade show and festival and bring buyers from that region to top trade shows in the US.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>The Cranberry Institute in Massachusetts will receive $1 million to conduct trade education seminars and other events to identify opportunities in India, Brazil, Colombia and Southeast Asia.</li>
 </ul>

USDA to fund $300 million in grants to boost exports

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Tuesday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a Dodge Journey driven by Lojean Oleen, 80, Dwight, Kansas, failed to stop at a red light in the 1100 block of Poyntz Ave.

The SUV struck a Honda Civic driven by Benjamin Nyberg, 91, Manhattan.

EMS transported Oleen to Via Christi for treatment. The RCPD&nbsp;cited for failure to stop at the red light.&nbsp; Nyberg was not injured.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Tuesday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a Dodge Journey driven by Lojean Oleen, 80, Dwight, Kansas, failed to stop at a red light in the 1100 block of Poyntz Ave.The SUV struck a Honda Civic driven by Benjamin Nyberg, 91, Manhattan.EMS transported Oleen to Via Christi for treatment. The RCPD&nbsp;cited for failure to stop at the red light.&nbsp; Nyberg was not injured.

Kan. woman hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

MANHATTAN - City of Manhattan's Senior Planner, Ben Chmiel gives an overview of the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan, which goes before the <a href="https://www.cityofmhk.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=9194">Manhattan City Commission for the second reading on Tuesday, May 21.</a>

More information about the <a href="https://cityofmhk.com/3160/Beyond-Tomorrow-Downtown-Plan">Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan can be found here.</a>

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - City of Manhattan's Senior Planner, Ben Chmiel gives an overview of the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan, which goes before the <a href="https://www.cityofmhk.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=9194">Manhattan City Commission for the second reading on Tuesday, May 21.</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U6-6CqtW1r0?si=Yn-WcepeFqGrj2di" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>More information about the <a href="https://cityofmhk.com/3160/Beyond-Tomorrow-Downtown-Plan">Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan can be found here.</a>

Second reading of the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan presented at MHK City Commission meeting

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - On Tuesday, May 21st, Winfried(Wynn) Butler, former mayor of the city of Manhattan, made <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/3b983dcc-7663-43b1-8898-59c00fd570da">his first appearance at Manhattan Municipal Court for alleged DUI</a>.

Butler appeared in court with his lawyer. Butler pled not guilty to the charge of <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/73dca288-9ecb-43c8-a9d3-bf22b0b2f5e0">driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;.</a>

Butler is charged with DUI following an incident on May 8th, when his vehicle entered Candlewood Liquor store.

<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/1eb1632e-ed16-4249-a414-541d6af70f9e">Butler resigned from his position as mayor</a> on May 9th, following his arrest.

Butler's next court appearance is Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00pm at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mvK7sAk4m8KrEvFq7">Manhattan Municipal Court</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - On Tuesday, May 21st, Winfried(Wynn) Butler, former mayor of the city of Manhattan, made <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/3b983dcc-7663-43b1-8898-59c00fd570da">his first appearance at Manhattan Municipal Court for alleged DUI</a>.Butler appeared in court with his lawyer. Butler pled not guilty to the charge of <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/73dca288-9ecb-43c8-a9d3-bf22b0b2f5e0">driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;.</a>Butler is charged with DUI following an incident on May 8th, when his vehicle entered Candlewood Liquor store.<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/1eb1632e-ed16-4249-a414-541d6af70f9e">Butler resigned from his position as mayor</a> on May 9th, following his arrest.Butler's next court appearance is Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00pm at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mvK7sAk4m8KrEvFq7">Manhattan Municipal Court</a>.&nbsp;

Former MHK mayor pleads Not Guilty to DUI charges from May 8th incident

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement new transportation technology.&nbsp;

“My administration is delivering technological advancements&nbsp;to increase transportation safety in every corner of the state,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“Through collaboration with local entities, this investment supports innovative transportation improvements in rural and urban communities.”&nbsp;

All transportation system projects are eligible for Innovative Technology funding. Examples of projects selected for technology upgrades in this round include aviation and rail upgrades, traffic engineering and school zone enhancements, and truck simulators for CDL (commercial driver’s license) program expansion.&nbsp;

State funding for the 13 projects will be enhanced by a minimum 25% local match from each recipient, resulting in a total innovative technology investment of more than $5.3 million. The program is part of the Kelly administration’s bipartisan 10-year, $10 billion Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, also known as IKE.

“New and emerging technologies offer the potential for a safer, more efficient transportation system,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. “This latest round of Innovative Technology projects demonstrates how Kansas communities are proactively turning to technology to improve operations for now and the future.”&nbsp;

KDOT - Awarded Innovative Technology Projects

Advanced UAS Flight Operations and Simulation Center Kansas State University-Salina Saline County Amount: $1,000,000

Rail Freight Bulk Scale Bestifor Republic County Amount: $959,925

Clean-Agent Fire Suppression System Salina Regional Airport Saline County Amount: $900,000

Truck Simulators for CDL Program Expansion Seward County Community College Seward County Amount: $335,625

Safety View Software Application City of Overland Park Johnson County: $131,249

Traffic Signal Battery Back-Ups City of Great Bend Barton County Amount: $58,802

El Dorado Street Condition Assessment with AI City of El Dorado Butler County: $52,500

Replace School Crossing Lights and Signage City of Rossville Shawnee Amount: $21,000

Noninvasive Barrier Repair Lightweight System Kansas State University Riley County: $18,682

Jet Plain Road Runner Road Grader Trailer Greeley County Amount: $14,437

Digital Speed Sign City of Olsburg Pottawatomie County Amount: $7,500

Radar Speed Sign City of Valley Falls Jefferson County Amount: $6,217

School Zone Sign Enhancement Pottawatomie County Amount: $6,000

Total Amount:&nbsp; &nbsp;$3,511,937

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 </figure>SubmittedGovernor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement new transportation technology.&nbsp;“My administration is delivering technological advancements&nbsp;to increase transportation safety in every corner of the state,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“Through collaboration with local entities, this investment supports innovative transportation improvements in rural and urban communities.”&nbsp;All transportation system projects are eligible for Innovative Technology funding. Examples of projects selected for technology upgrades in this round include aviation and rail upgrades, traffic engineering and school zone enhancements, and truck simulators for CDL (commercial driver’s license) program expansion.&nbsp;State funding for the 13 projects will be enhanced by a minimum 25% local match from each recipient, resulting in a total innovative technology investment of more than $5.3 million. The program is part of the Kelly administration’s bipartisan 10-year, $10 billion Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, also known as IKE.“New and emerging technologies offer the potential for a safer, more efficient transportation system,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. “This latest round of Innovative Technology projects demonstrates how Kansas communities are proactively turning to technology to improve operations for now and the future.”&nbsp;<h2>KDOT - Awarded Innovative Technology Projects</h2>Advanced UAS Flight Operations and Simulation Center Kansas State University-Salina Saline County Amount: $1,000,000Rail Freight Bulk Scale Bestifor Republic County Amount: $959,925Clean-Agent Fire Suppression System Salina Regional Airport Saline County Amount: $900,000Truck Simulators for CDL Program Expansion Seward County Community College Seward County Amount: $335,625Safety View Software Application City of Overland Park Johnson County: $131,249Traffic Signal Battery Back-Ups City of Great Bend Barton County Amount: $58,802El Dorado Street Condition Assessment with AI City of El Dorado Butler County: $52,500Replace School Crossing Lights and Signage City of Rossville Shawnee Amount: $21,000Noninvasive Barrier Repair Lightweight System Kansas State University Riley County: $18,682Jet Plain Road Runner Road Grader Trailer Greeley County Amount: $14,437Digital Speed Sign City of Olsburg Pottawatomie County Amount: $7,500Radar Speed Sign City of Valley Falls Jefferson County Amount: $6,217School Zone Sign Enhancement Pottawatomie County Amount: $6,000Total Amount:&nbsp; &nbsp;$3,511,937

Gov. Kelly announces more than $1.5M in local innovation technology programs

K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety&nbsp;needs to be&nbsp;part of summer parties, especially when those get-togethers involve grilling food outdoors.

Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety&nbsp;needs to be&nbsp;part of summer parties, especially when those get-togethers involve grilling food outdoors.

“To start with,”&nbsp;she said,&nbsp;“wash your hands.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;the No. 1 step before you start handling any food, and then&nbsp;wash them again&nbsp;after&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;handled any&nbsp;kind of&nbsp;raw meat.”

Much like&nbsp;cooking food indoors, home chefs need to keep a food thermometer close at hand, Blakeslee said. For meat, there are three temperatures that consumers should store&nbsp;to&nbsp;memory:

⦁ 145&nbsp;degrees Fahrenheit for steaks, roasts, chops, fish and other whole cuts of meat.

⦁ 160 F for ground meat, including beef, pork and lamb.

Those temperatures include&nbsp;products that&nbsp;are smoked, cooked on a grill or indoors. The recommended temperatures relate to the internal temperature of the meat.&nbsp;

“Without a food thermometer,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;very subjective”&nbsp;as to whether the meat&nbsp;is&nbsp;cooked&nbsp;properly, Blakeslee said.&nbsp;Judging doneness by color or pressing the meat with your finger&nbsp;are&nbsp;also subjective, she noted.

To&nbsp;more accurately measure for doneness, insert the&nbsp;tip of the thermometer&nbsp;into the center of the meat.&nbsp;With a digital thermometer, the&nbsp;temperature sensor is normally in the tip, so&nbsp;those&nbsp;can be inserted into the top of the meat product.

“But the ideal way to do it – like with a hamburger – is to insert it from the side,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“That is the best way to reach the center of the product.”

A thermometer with a dial display is another option.&nbsp;

“If you look on the stem of a dial face thermometer, there should be a dimple, about halfway up the stem. Insert this type of thermometer into the food so that the little dimple gets into the meat product&nbsp;to get&nbsp;an accurate measurement,"&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;

Keep meat cold until&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ready to use&nbsp;it

Resist the temptation to let meat sit on a counter for long&nbsp;periods of time.&nbsp;“You could let it warm up a little bit (before cooking) – about 30 minutes. But please refrain from letting it sit out for hours. That invites any bacteria&nbsp;that could be&nbsp;on the meat to start growing, and cooking may not destroy all of the bacteria.”

Freeze meat that&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;be used&nbsp;soon after you buy it

If planning an event, consider buying meat 2-3 days before cooking it. Otherwise, Blakeslee said,&nbsp;“you need to freeze it.”

Frozen meat&nbsp;is best thawed&nbsp;in the refrigerator, not on a countertop.&nbsp;“Plan&nbsp;ahead&nbsp;for thawing,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“The amount of thawing time&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need depends on the size of your meat product.”

Steaks can typically be thawed&nbsp;in a refrigerator in 24 hours. A brisket might take 3-4&nbsp;days

Keep hot foods hot and cold foods&nbsp;cold

Side dishes are usually cold foods; keep them in a refrigerator until&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ready to serve them. Ice chests are handy for chilling side dishes. Cold foods should be kept at 40 F or lower, while&nbsp;hot foods should be&nbsp;kept&nbsp;at 140 F or higher.

Store food and eat leftovers&nbsp;promptly

Store food within 1-2 hours of serving them. Foods should be divided into shallow containers and placed in the refrigerator.&nbsp;

“Today’s&nbsp;refrigerators are very efficient, so you do not need to set them on the counter until they cool,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.

Leftovers should be eaten&nbsp;within 3-4&nbsp;days,&nbsp;otherwise&nbsp;transferred to the freezer for later use.&nbsp;“We all need to work better at reducing food waste,”&nbsp;she&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“One way to do that is managing leftovers. Leftovers are great; they make an easy lunch or quick supper, or you can re-purpose them into a completely different meal.”

Blakeslee said mayonnaise often gets a bad rap for being a food safety concern, but the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;dressing is high in acid and can fend for itself.

“Mayonnaise is not the problem,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“It’s&nbsp;what you mix into the mayonnaise&nbsp;that&nbsp;can be the problem.&nbsp;Cooked&nbsp;potatoes,&nbsp;hard boiled&nbsp;eggs…those are the ingredients that need refrigeration to reduce food safety risks.j

“The mayonnaise is just holding the mixture together and adds flavor,”&nbsp;she adds.&nbsp;“So, give mayonnaise a break.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;how you handle the rest of the ingredients in the potato salad that&nbsp;really&nbsp;matters.”

Blakeslee publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on being safe and healthy. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices in Kansas.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716304523390.png" alt="Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, measured with a food thermometer, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. Image Courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, measured with a food thermometer, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. Image Courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Research Extension&nbsp;K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety&nbsp;needs to be&nbsp;part of summer parties, especially when those get-togethers involve grilling food outdoors.Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety&nbsp;needs to be&nbsp;part of summer parties, especially when those get-togethers involve grilling food outdoors.“To start with,”&nbsp;she said,&nbsp;“wash your hands.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;the No. 1 step before you start handling any food, and then&nbsp;wash them again&nbsp;after&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;handled any&nbsp;kind of&nbsp;raw meat.”Much like&nbsp;cooking food indoors, home chefs need to keep a food thermometer close at hand, Blakeslee said. For meat, there are three temperatures that consumers should store&nbsp;to&nbsp;memory:⦁ 145&nbsp;degrees Fahrenheit for steaks, roasts, chops, fish and other whole cuts of meat.⦁ 160 F for ground meat, including beef, pork and lamb.⦁ 165 F for all types of poultryThose temperatures include&nbsp;products that&nbsp;are smoked, cooked on a grill or indoors. The recommended temperatures relate to the internal temperature of the meat.&nbsp;“Without a food thermometer,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;very subjective”&nbsp;as to whether the meat&nbsp;is&nbsp;cooked&nbsp;properly, Blakeslee said.&nbsp;Judging doneness by color or pressing the meat with your finger&nbsp;are&nbsp;also subjective, she noted.To&nbsp;more accurately measure for doneness, insert the&nbsp;tip of the thermometer&nbsp;into the center of the meat.&nbsp;With a digital thermometer, the&nbsp;temperature sensor is normally in the tip, so&nbsp;those&nbsp;can be inserted into the top of the meat product.“But the ideal way to do it – like with a hamburger – is to insert it from the side,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“That is the best way to reach the center of the product.”A thermometer with a dial display is another option.&nbsp;“If you look on the stem of a dial face thermometer, there should be a dimple, about halfway up the stem. Insert this type of thermometer into the food so that the little dimple gets into the meat product&nbsp;to get&nbsp;an accurate measurement,"&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;<h2>Some food safety tips Blakeslee offers:</h2>Keep meat cold until&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ready to use&nbsp;itResist the temptation to let meat sit on a counter for long&nbsp;periods of time.&nbsp;“You could let it warm up a little bit (before cooking) – about 30 minutes. But please refrain from letting it sit out for hours. That invites any bacteria&nbsp;that could be&nbsp;on the meat to start growing, and cooking may not destroy all of the bacteria.”Freeze meat that&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;be used&nbsp;soon after you buy itIf planning an event, consider buying meat 2-3 days before cooking it. Otherwise, Blakeslee said,&nbsp;“you need to freeze it.”Frozen meat&nbsp;is best thawed&nbsp;in the refrigerator, not on a countertop.&nbsp;“Plan&nbsp;ahead&nbsp;for thawing,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“The amount of thawing time&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need depends on the size of your meat product.”Steaks can typically be thawed&nbsp;in a refrigerator in 24 hours. A brisket might take 3-4&nbsp;daysKeep hot foods hot and cold foods&nbsp;coldSide dishes are usually cold foods; keep them in a refrigerator until&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ready to serve them. Ice chests are handy for chilling side dishes. Cold foods should be kept at 40 F or lower, while&nbsp;hot foods should be&nbsp;kept&nbsp;at 140 F or higher.Store food and eat leftovers&nbsp;promptlyStore food within 1-2 hours of serving them. Foods should be divided into shallow containers and placed in the refrigerator.&nbsp;“Today’s&nbsp;refrigerators are very efficient, so you do not need to set them on the counter until they cool,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.Leftovers should be eaten&nbsp;within 3-4&nbsp;days,&nbsp;otherwise&nbsp;transferred to the freezer for later use.&nbsp;“We all need to work better at reducing food waste,”&nbsp;she&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“One way to do that is managing leftovers. Leftovers are great; they make an easy lunch or quick supper, or you can re-purpose them into a completely different meal.”‘Give Mayo a Break’Blakeslee said mayonnaise often gets a bad rap for being a food safety concern, but the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;dressing is high in acid and can fend for itself.“Mayonnaise is not the problem,”&nbsp;Blakeslee said.&nbsp;“It’s&nbsp;what you mix into the mayonnaise&nbsp;that&nbsp;can be the problem.&nbsp;Cooked&nbsp;potatoes,&nbsp;hard boiled&nbsp;eggs…those are the ingredients that need refrigeration to reduce food safety risks.j“The mayonnaise is just holding the mixture together and adds flavor,”&nbsp;she adds.&nbsp;“So, give mayonnaise a break.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;how you handle the rest of the ingredients in the potato salad that&nbsp;really&nbsp;matters.”Blakeslee publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on being safe and healthy. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices in Kansas.</a>

Grillin' and Chillin'? Remember food safety, says K-State expert

MEGAN MARIE UNDERWOOD, 30, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750

JADA JEAN EDMOND, 16, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake

RYAN TIMOTHY INGLETT, 38, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1,000

JAYDEN JAQUESE TUCKER, 14, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile Intake

LANDEN RILEY BEARCE, 21, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $158

ANDREW BRADLEY DEPUY, 27, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;MEGAN MARIE UNDERWOOD, 30, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750JADA JEAN EDMOND, 16, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile IntakeRYAN TIMOTHY INGLETT, 38, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1,000JAYDEN JAQUESE TUCKER, 14, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; Processed through North Central Kansas Juvenile IntakeLANDEN RILEY BEARCE, 21, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $158ANDREW BRADLEY DEPUY, 27, Manhattan, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt;$1000; Bond $2,000

Riley County Arrest Report May 21

MANHATTAN — They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of medical maladies.As the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/academics/pa/">physician assistant studies program</a>&nbsp;finishes 27 months of intensive classroom and clinical training, its students are excited to make a difference in treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, especially in areas that face health care shortages."Our first cohort set the standard for the program," said Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, director of the program and a physician assistant herself. "They helped us learn how to best teach students and prepare them for jobs as physician assistants."

K-State's physician assistant graduates are trained to meet common medical needs

K-State's physician assistant program began as a concept several years ago when the university saw a statewide need for more health care providers.Out of Kansas' 105 counties, more than 60 are medically underserved under the state's standard for primary medical care, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1525/List-of-Governor-Designated-Medically-Underserved-Areas-PDF">the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's latest&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1525/List-of-Governor-Designated-Medically-Underserved-Areas-PDF">&nbsp;.</a>A physician assistant studies program was identified as a way to develop medical providers who may not have the advanced knowledge of physicians but would still undergo intense medical training to complete most tasks while still being under the supervision of a fully credentialed physician.Think someone who could help "relieve, but not replace, the doctor role, especially as there's always been physician shortages," said Amy Fitzgerald, academic director for the program and a physician assistant."We're trained in the common," Fitzgerald said. "That's not to say we're not trained in the uncommon, but our goal — and that of most other PA programs — is to train broadly and teach responses to those common injuries and illnesses you'll run into."

K-State's physician assistant studies program started in January 2022 as a 27-month graduate-level program in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/">College of Health and Human Sciences</a>, split between 12 months of deep classroom education — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every single weekday — and 15 months of clinical experience at various sites around the region.Even in the classroom learning portion of their training, the students had the chance to receive hands-on experience with trauma patient simulators in mock exam rooms and virtual 3D anatomical dissection tables.Many physician assistants work in family practice environments, but some may further specialize by pursuing careers in fields such as interventional radiology, cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery, among others.Besides the medical training, then, the K-State physician assistant program's instructors focused on teaching students to approach their jobs with professionalism and empathy for their patients, said Ferdinand-Jacob."It's easy to teach the science, because that is often either right or wrong," Ferdinand-Jacob said. "It can be difficult to teach the compassion and care needed to excel as a PA, but this cohort has really developed and grown in those skills these past 27 months."Tavi Garcia, a physician assistant student from a small farm town in&nbsp;Jalisco, Mexico, said he appreciated the smaller class sizes and one-on-one opportunities he had with professors.It's learning he'll take with him as he prepares to work at a health center in rural Idaho after passing his national boards."Through the program, I learned how to really work well with patients and recognize what I could do to help them medically," Garcia said. "I also really loved the focus we had on working with underserved populations, especially here in Kansas."

More health care provider relief is in the K-State pipeline

Now that the initial cohort of physician assistant students has graduated, a second cohort of 40 students is completing clinicals, while the third cohort of 44 students — the program's target size going forward — started classroom instruction in January.While the first cohort has completed their education, the 35 students are preparing to take their national certification exams in the coming weeks. That certification will allow them to obtain their medical licenses in whichever state or jurisdiction they hope to practice in.At any rate, many of the graduates already have jobs lined up contingent on their certification, Fitzgerald said. The initial goal in recruiting students to the program was to get at least 20% from Kansas, since they would be more likely to remain in the state.The program is up to about 50% now, though, and even out-of-state students are seeing opportunities in the Sunflower State.

"Our approach, initially, was thinking that most students would have to be from Kansas to want to stay in Kansas," Fitzgerald said. "But that hasn't necessarily turned out to be true, and many of our students are thinking that maybe they too could stay and work in communities around the state."Taylor Niermeier, a physician assistant student from Gove who graduated this spring, plans to return to northwest Kansas, where she has a tentative job with a local health care provider.Niermeier said she is proud to have helped set a standard for the physician assistant program as a member of its inaugural cohort."As a class, we were able to help change and mold the program to fit the needs of students," she said. "We worked with faculty to make this program successful, and we were able to make an impact by bettering the profession and helping it grow."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716299783845.png" alt="Michael Loree, left, and Grayson Bingham practice their examination skills on "Hal Jr.," an advanced patient simulator. The K-State physician assistant program also has adult and infant-sized patient simulators that allow students to practice various medical skills, including airway management, IV placement and trauma treatment, among others. " />
 <figcaption>Michael Loree, left, and Grayson Bingham practice their examination skills on "Hal Jr.," an advanced patient simulator. The K-State physician assistant program also has adult and infant-sized patient simulators that allow students to practice various medical skills, including airway management, IV placement and trauma treatment, among others. </figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;Rafael GarciaMANHATTAN — They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of medical maladies.As the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/academics/pa/">physician assistant studies program</a>&nbsp;finishes 27 months of intensive classroom and clinical training, its students are excited to make a difference in treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, especially in areas that face health care shortages."Our first cohort set the standard for the program," said Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, director of the program and a physician assistant herself. "They helped us learn how to best teach students and prepare them for jobs as physician assistants."<h2>K-State's physician assistant graduates are trained to meet common medical needs</h2>K-State's physician assistant program began as a concept several years ago when the university saw a statewide need for more health care providers.Out of Kansas' 105 counties, more than 60 are medically underserved under the state's standard for primary medical care, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1525/List-of-Governor-Designated-Medically-Underserved-Areas-PDF">the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's latest&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1525/List-of-Governor-Designated-Medically-Underserved-Areas-PDF">&nbsp;.</a>A physician assistant studies program was identified as a way to develop medical providers who may not have the advanced knowledge of physicians but would still undergo intense medical training to complete most tasks while still being under the supervision of a fully credentialed physician.Think someone who could help "relieve, but not replace, the doctor role, especially as there's always been physician shortages," said Amy Fitzgerald, academic director for the program and a physician assistant."We're trained in the common," Fitzgerald said. "That's not to say we're not trained in the uncommon, but our goal — and that of most other PA programs — is to train broadly and teach responses to those common injuries and illnesses you'll run into."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716299869416.png" alt="Alexa Tkachuck, a member of the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's physician assistant studies program, reviews anatomy using the vertical Anatomage table. The interactive anatomical dissection table allows students to simulate and examine various types of health issues on virtual bodies. " />
 <figcaption>Alexa Tkachuck, a member of the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's physician assistant studies program, reviews anatomy using the vertical Anatomage table. The interactive anatomical dissection table allows students to simulate and examine various types of health issues on virtual bodies. </figcaption>
 </figure>K-State's physician assistant studies program started in January 2022 as a 27-month graduate-level program in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/">College of Health and Human Sciences</a>, split between 12 months of deep classroom education — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every single weekday — and 15 months of clinical experience at various sites around the region.Even in the classroom learning portion of their training, the students had the chance to receive hands-on experience with trauma patient simulators in mock exam rooms and virtual 3D anatomical dissection tables.Many physician assistants work in family practice environments, but some may further specialize by pursuing careers in fields such as interventional radiology, cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery, among others.Besides the medical training, then, the K-State physician assistant program's instructors focused on teaching students to approach their jobs with professionalism and empathy for their patients, said Ferdinand-Jacob."It's easy to teach the science, because that is often either right or wrong," Ferdinand-Jacob said. "It can be difficult to teach the compassion and care needed to excel as a PA, but this cohort has really developed and grown in those skills these past 27 months."Tavi Garcia, a physician assistant student from a small farm town in&nbsp;Jalisco, Mexico, said he appreciated the smaller class sizes and one-on-one opportunities he had with professors.It's learning he'll take with him as he prepares to work at a health center in rural Idaho after passing his national boards."Through the program, I learned how to really work well with patients and recognize what I could do to help them medically," Garcia said. "I also really loved the focus we had on working with underserved populations, especially here in Kansas."<h2>More health care provider relief is in the K-State pipeline</h2>Now that the initial cohort of physician assistant students has graduated, a second cohort of 40 students is completing clinicals, while the third cohort of 44 students — the program's target size going forward — started classroom instruction in January.While the first cohort has completed their education, the 35 students are preparing to take their national certification exams in the coming weeks. That certification will allow them to obtain their medical licenses in whichever state or jurisdiction they hope to practice in.At any rate, many of the graduates already have jobs lined up contingent on their certification, Fitzgerald said. The initial goal in recruiting students to the program was to get at least 20% from Kansas, since they would be more likely to remain in the state.The program is up to about 50% now, though, and even out-of-state students are seeing opportunities in the Sunflower State.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716299906302.png" alt="Taylor Niemeier, a member of the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's physician assistant studies program, practices examination skills on Swathi Punreddy, another member of the cohort. Students learn about and practice hands-on examination skills during the first 12 months of the 27-month program. " />
 <figcaption>Taylor Niemeier, a member of the inaugural cohort of Kansas State University's physician assistant studies program, practices examination skills on Swathi Punreddy, another member of the cohort. Students learn about and practice hands-on examination skills during the first 12 months of the 27-month program. </figcaption>
 </figure>"Our approach, initially, was thinking that most students would have to be from Kansas to want to stay in Kansas," Fitzgerald said. "But that hasn't necessarily turned out to be true, and many of our students are thinking that maybe they too could stay and work in communities around the state."Taylor Niermeier, a physician assistant student from Gove who graduated this spring, plans to return to northwest Kansas, where she has a tentative job with a local health care provider.Niermeier said she is proud to have helped set a standard for the physician assistant program as a member of its inaugural cohort."As a class, we were able to help change and mold the program to fit the needs of students," she said. "We worked with faculty to make this program successful, and we were able to make an impact by bettering the profession and helping it grow."

Kansas needs health care providers. KSU's first physician assistant cohort is stepping up

CLAY COUNTY —A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Monday in Clay County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Freightliner semi driven by Omar Meza Martinez, 23, Wichita, was&nbsp; northbound on Kansas 15 just south of 25th Road.

The vehicle entered the east ditch, rolled once and came to rest on its wheels. EMS transported Martinez to Salina Regional Health Center. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

CLAY COUNTY —A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Monday in Clay County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Freightliner semi driven by Omar Meza Martinez, 23, Wichita, was&nbsp; northbound on Kansas 15 just south of 25th Road.The vehicle entered the east ditch, rolled once and came to rest on its wheels. EMS transported Martinez to Salina Regional Health Center. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after semi rolls

TREVOR MCKINZIE SMITH, 26, Conway Springs,&nbsp;Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams; Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Distribute substance in 65-4105(h); Dose 10 - &lt; 100 units; Distribute substance in 65-4105(h); Dose 10 - &lt; 100 units; Distribute substance in KSA 65-4105(h); &lt; 3.5 grams; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $8,000

MATTHEW KENNETH DE ANGELIS, 35, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County Jail

ANGELO NATHANAEL GARCIA, 22, Fort Riley, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;TREVOR MCKINZIE SMITH, 26, Conway Springs,&nbsp;Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams; Distribute marijuana; 25 - &lt; 450 grams; Distribute substance in 65-4105(h); Dose 10 - &lt; 100 units; Distribute substance in 65-4105(h); Dose 10 - &lt; 100 units; Distribute substance in KSA 65-4105(h); &lt; 3.5 grams; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation; Bond $8,000MATTHEW KENNETH DE ANGELIS, 35, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Remains confined to Riley County JailANGELO NATHANAEL GARCIA, 22, Fort Riley, Failure to appear; Bond $1,000

Riley County Arrest Report May 20

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a weekend arrest.

Just after 12a.m. Saturday, police arrested 38-year-old Brandon Colson of Manhattan in the 1000 block of Laramie Street, according to the RIleyi County Police Department activity report.

Colson was arrested on requested charges of abuse of a child. 

 Total bond was set at $100,000. Colson was confined at the time of this report.&nbsp;Colson has previous convictions for burglary, forgery and aggravated escape from custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a weekend arrest.Just after 12a.m. Saturday, police arrested 38-year-old Brandon Colson of Manhattan in the 1000 block of Laramie Street, according to the RIleyi County Police Department activity report.Colson was arrested on requested charges of abuse of a child. Total bond was set at $100,000. Colson was confined at the time of this report.&nbsp;Colson has previous convictions for burglary, forgery and aggravated escape from custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

Manhattan man accused of child abuse 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest.

Just before 4p.m. Sunday, police arrested 26-year-old Trevor Smith of Conway Springs, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for 8 counts of sale/distribution of a controlled substance. Smith remains jail on a bond of $8,000.&nbsp; &nbsp;He has a previous conviction for drug distribution,&nbsp; possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest.Just before 4p.m. Sunday, police arrested 26-year-old Trevor Smith of Conway Springs, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for 8 counts of sale/distribution of a controlled substance. Smith remains jail on a bond of $8,000.&nbsp; &nbsp;He has a previous conviction for drug distribution,&nbsp; possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

RCPD reports arrest of alleged drug dealer

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after another alleged DUI arrest.

Just after 4:30p.m. on Saturday, police arrested 39-year-old Russell Harmon in the 400 block of 3rd Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. &nbsp;Harmon was arrested on the probable cause offense of driving under the influence- 4th or subsequent conviction.&nbsp;

On May 5, the RCPD reported Harmon's arrest on similar allegations.

Harmon remains jailed on a $5,000 bond.&nbsp;  In 2014, the Kansas Department of Corrections reported Harmon was in their custody for Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs - 3rd or subsequent conviction, for a conviction in Wabaunsee County.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after another alleged DUI arrest.Just after 4:30p.m. on Saturday, police arrested 39-year-old Russell Harmon in the 400 block of 3rd Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. &nbsp;Harmon was arrested on the probable cause offense of driving under the influence- 4th or subsequent conviction.&nbsp;On May 5, the RCPD reported Harmon's arrest on similar allegations.Harmon remains jailed on a $5,000 bond.&nbsp; In 2014, the Kansas Department of Corrections reported Harmon was in their custody for Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs - 3rd or subsequent conviction, for a conviction in Wabaunsee County.

Manhattan man accused of DUI for 2nd time this month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For a ninth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the May survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.

"The farm sector is, I won't call it struggling, but it's moving sideways to down," said Creighton University economist Ernie Goss. "Look no further than John Deere that came out with their announced income, which was not good. Farm equipment sales are down, this is the first time since 2020 that we've had a pullback in farm land prices. If you look at cash rents, they were almost flat from three or four years ago."

Part of the challenge in surveying bankers to find out about farmers right now, is that bankers are having their own problems.

"I would argue that they get some of their own banking sector issues connected to the farm sector," Goss said. "That obviously has a strong connection, but it's not everything. Bank deposits were down. Those who deposit money in the banks are moving money around to get higher returns. That puts pressure on the bank. It's another indicator. We saw interest rates, they're much higher, what they charge for operating loans. Also, farm land sale financing, that was still high. Interest rates are causing some difficulties for the farm sector and the banking sector."

Goss also believes that the overall numbers being provided on economic conditions in some respects just aren't something you can count on.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For a ninth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the May survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy."The farm sector is, I won't call it struggling, but it's moving sideways to down," said Creighton University economist Ernie Goss. "Look no further than John Deere that came out with their announced income, which was not good. Farm equipment sales are down, this is the first time since 2020 that we've had a pullback in farm land prices. If you look at cash rents, they were almost flat from three or four years ago."Part of the challenge in surveying bankers to find out about farmers right now, is that bankers are having their own problems."I would argue that they get some of their own banking sector issues connected to the farm sector," Goss said. "That obviously has a strong connection, but it's not everything. Bank deposits were down. Those who deposit money in the banks are moving money around to get higher returns. That puts pressure on the bank. It's another indicator. We saw interest rates, they're much higher, what they charge for operating loans. Also, farm land sale financing, that was still high. Interest rates are causing some difficulties for the farm sector and the banking sector."Goss also believes that the overall numbers being provided on economic conditions in some respects just aren't something you can count on."The BLS that does the monthly survey of hiring and employment, they're getting it wrong," Goss said. "Those numbers are just not reliable coming out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How do you know? They do a quarterly estimate, which revises the monthly estimate. The quarterly estimate has 95% of the companies across America. The monthly survey includes 1% of the businesses across America. That 1% sample, I would argue, is quite unreliable. We may in fact determine later on, that we are in a recession right now."The National Bureau of Economic Research won't put out a number until late summer.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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