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Kansas Corn Growers president Matt Splitter reports severe dryness in Rice County, Kansas, with less than two inches of rain this year. Planting has been disrupted due to insufficient moisture, impacting growth. The local wheat crop shows concerning conditions, while optimism remains for future rainfall during the growing season.
The agricultural landscape is bustling, with Sanders Harvesting busy hauling cement blocks and Kylie Massingale promoting Kansas Corn at a state celebration. Despite agriculture exports reaching $170.5 billion in 2025, farmers’ share of food dollar spending has decreased. Recovery efforts continue in the Nebraska Sandhills following devastating fires.