HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County law enforcement hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Observance on Friday morning. The ceremony falls on National Police Week.&nbsp;

Kansas CPOST Director Doug Schroeder was this year's guest speaker. Schroeder shared memories of close friends who passed away in the line of duty. He also talked about the important sacrifice law enforcement officers make.&nbsp;

"As law enforcement officers, we know and understand the risk and the challenges," Schroeder said. "Yet despite these challenges, our fallen heroes answered the call with courage and dedication.&nbsp; Each of the over 24,000 names engraved on the national monument wall in Washington D.C. represent the embodiment of honor, integrity and selflessness."&nbsp;

Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell gave the opening statement, Chaplain Adam Wooten gave the invocation and Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie gave closing remarks.&nbsp;

The Reno County Honor Guard conducted the posting of the colors and several law enforcement officers read off the names of past officers in the Reno County area who died in the line of duty.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.policeweek.org/">In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day which falls on the same week as National Police Week.</a>

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715976162592.jpeg" alt="Guest Speaker CPOST Director Doug Schroeder speaking at the Reno County 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Observance. Schroeder was this years guest speaker for the ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch Post HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County law enforcement hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Observance on Friday morning. The ceremony falls on National Police Week.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Kansas CPOST Director Doug Schroeder was this year's guest speaker. Schroeder shared memories of close friends who passed away in the line of duty. He also talked about the important sacrifice law enforcement officers make.&nbsp;"As law enforcement officers, we know and understand the risk and the challenges," Schroeder said. "Yet despite these challenges, our fallen heroes answered the call with courage and dedication.&nbsp; Each of the over 24,000 names engraved on the national monument wall in Washington D.C. represent the embodiment of honor, integrity and selflessness."&nbsp;Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell gave the opening statement, Chaplain Adam Wooten gave the invocation and Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie gave closing remarks.&nbsp;The Reno County Honor Guard conducted the posting of the colors and several law enforcement officers read off the names of past officers in the Reno County area who died in the line of duty.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.policeweek.org/">In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day which falls on the same week as National Police Week.</a><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHutchPD%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02pybR3BMdt2rKCBEzfkYCJytxeJNCWCxNT2S5Js6nDTW2oNoGKdiQE8syBgZR2tUDl&show_text=true&width=500&is_preview=true" width="500" height="544" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><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;

Reno County law enforcement honor the fallen

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 will hold a special BOE meeting Monday, and as part of that meeting, they will update their Open Enrollment Policy.

According to Superintendent Cindy Couchman, the three major changes are:

1.  Applications for open enrollment are now taken from January 1- June 15.

2.  Schools can apply their "student in good standing" policy to students before entering the lottery.

3.  Virtual schools are exempt from open enrollment guidelines.

The USD 313 Board of Education meets Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 will hold a special BOE meeting Monday, and as part of that meeting, they will update their Open Enrollment Policy.According to Superintendent Cindy Couchman, the three major changes are:1. Applications for open enrollment are now taken from January 1- June 15.2. Schools can apply their "student in good standing" policy to students before entering the lottery.3. Virtual schools are exempt from open enrollment guidelines.The USD 313 Board of Education meets Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.&nbsp;<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;

USD 313 to hold special BOE meeting

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Free-market economist and former Republican candidate for Kansas State Treasurer, Michael Austin is still trying to figure out why Gov. Laura Kelly again vetoed tax cuts, and why she plans to call a special session.

"I think Laura Kelly's third veto of your incoming tax relief is a blatant declaration," Austin said. "She's launched a tax war on the poor. By opposing the legislature's plan to eliminate that bottom bracket, a bracket that's a direct hit on low income earners, she's showing her cards. She knows that low and middle income families are the golden goose of income tax revenues. I think she's not willing to give up what she sees as a meal ticket to her growing collection of pet projects and special interest spending."

This seems at cross purposes with the way she ran for her second term.

"She claimed to be middle of the road," Austin said. "In reality, it's really more my way or the highway. She wants a package without any income tax cuts. Here's the catch with that. If you follow what Laura Kelly wants and have a package with only property tax reductions, that means you won't see any tax relief until you pay your property tax bill in December."

Also, functionally, if your valuation goes up at a greater rate than whatever property tax relief the state can provide, which is likely limited due to the fact that the only part of property tax they control is that tied to school funding and they have to watch that pot of money closely, then tax cuts wouldn't be felt by an individual at all, if they don't include income.

"You need to not have all your eggs in one basket," Austin said. "You need to have income, sales and property tax. One, so that you can give tax relief immediately. Two, you can give tax relief in many different forms. With Laura Kelly's conditions and her continuing to veto, she's effectively saying, I only want one type of tax relief and I don't want it to be big."

The showdown over the final form of tax relief is likely in June, but dates are not set yet for a special session.

<figure>
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Free-market economist and former Republican candidate for Kansas State Treasurer, Michael Austin is still trying to figure out why Gov. Laura Kelly again vetoed tax cuts, and why she plans to call a special session."I think Laura Kelly's third veto of your incoming tax relief is a blatant declaration," Austin said. "She's launched a tax war on the poor. By opposing the legislature's plan to eliminate that bottom bracket, a bracket that's a direct hit on low income earners, she's showing her cards. She knows that low and middle income families are the golden goose of income tax revenues. I think she's not willing to give up what she sees as a meal ticket to her growing collection of pet projects and special interest spending."This seems at cross purposes with the way she ran for her second term."She claimed to be middle of the road," Austin said. "In reality, it's really more my way or the highway. She wants a package without any income tax cuts. Here's the catch with that. If you follow what Laura Kelly wants and have a package with only property tax reductions, that means you won't see any tax relief until you pay your property tax bill in December."Also, functionally, if your valuation goes up at a greater rate than whatever property tax relief the state can provide, which is likely limited due to the fact that the only part of property tax they control is that tied to school funding and they have to watch that pot of money closely, then tax cuts wouldn't be felt by an individual at all, if they don't include income."You need to not have all your eggs in one basket," Austin said. "You need to have income, sales and property tax. One, so that you can give tax relief immediately. Two, you can give tax relief in many different forms. With Laura Kelly's conditions and her continuing to veto, she's effectively saying, I only want one type of tax relief and I don't want it to be big."The showdown over the final form of tax relief is likely in June, but dates are not set yet for a special session.<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;

Austin: "Kelly launched a tax war on the poor"

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Reno County was lower for the month of April 2024.

According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate for the county went down two tenths of a percent to 2.8%. The jobless rate for the same period in 2023 was 2.7%.

There were 810 county residents out of work.&nbsp;

Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% in April. This is an increase from 2.7% in March and an increase from 2.7% in April 2023.

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,000 from March. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs&nbsp;increased by 1,700 over the month, while government increased by 300.

Since April 2023&nbsp;Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 23,000. This change is due to an increase of 17,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 5,500 government jobs.

<figure>
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 </figure>Kansas Department of LaborHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Reno County was lower for the month of April 2024.According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate for the county went down two tenths of a percent to 2.8%. The jobless rate for the same period in 2023 was 2.7%.There were 810 county residents out of work.&nbsp;Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% in April. This is an increase from 2.7% in March and an increase from 2.7% in April 2023.Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,000 from March. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs&nbsp;increased by 1,700 over the month, while government increased by 300.Since April 2023&nbsp;Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 23,000. This change is due to an increase of 17,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 5,500 government jobs.<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;

Reno Co. unemployment down in April

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The tariffs announced May 14 by the Biden Administration on Chinese goods are actually tightening restrictions put into place by the Trump administration in 2018, according to Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas.

"The authority is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a Nixon-era trade weapon that can be used unilaterally to impose trade barriers, tariffs, for example, against foreign governments whose acts, policies, or practices are contrary to U.S. interests," Bhala said. "For example, being discriminatory or unjustifiable or unreasonable. And the Section 301 tariffs, which were imposed by the Trump administration initially in March 2018 through four different waves kind of across the Trump presidency, were reaffirmed all along, in fact, by the Biden administration."

&nbsp;Bhala said Biden's administration didn't see a need to change the focus of previous policy.

"Not a single Trump tariff under 301 is being removed by the Biden administration," Bhala said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I would argue that Trump administration and Biden administration trade policy towards China are pretty much the same substantively. Not only did they reaffirm those tariffs, but in addition, they raised tariffs on an array of merchandise that are considered of strategic value for the U.S., strategic value economically or in terms of outright national security. And the increases in the tariffs on those strategic goods range from as low as 0 or 7.5 percent existing duty to as high as 100 percent, for example, on electric vehicles."

It's not that the overall number is high, but the symbolism is meant to be stark.

"The increases in duties will affect only about $18 billion worth of trade annually of Chinese origin merchandise that we import," Bhala said. "Already we have tariffs since, again, March 2018 and thereafter on about $300 billion worth of Chinese origin merchandise. In a way, we could say that the tariffs were really targeted to focus on economic and strategic interests and avoid inflation, exacerbating inflation, because the tariffs are phased in across three years, 2024, 2025, and 2026."

Will these actions by the U.S. provide cover for others to take on the Chinese? Bhala implies that's what it appears the administration would be looking for.&nbsp;

"President Xi, we are not backing down in the trade war, and likewise to our allies, the European Union, particularly the United Kingdom, go for it," Bhala said. "You guys also should be taking action against Chinese electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum, personal protective equipment, and various critical minerals."

It's not that the Chinese are going to quit being a thorn in the U.S. side generally, though.

"If we're expecting that the 301 tariffs and the increases in them that have been announced are going to resolve the trade war by structural changes in the Chinese economy, subsidization, state-owned enterprise competition, intellectual property theft, cyber attacks, etc., no, that's not going to happen," Bhala said. "That's going to take a much broader and deeper conversation with the Chinese to convince them that it's in their interests to make the reforms that the U.S. has been seeking going on now almost eight years."

Will China respond? Bhala says they will.

"The immediate rhetoric out of Beijing was predictable, that we will respond, but they were vague on how they would respond. But we will respond, in effect, somehow tit-for-tat," Bhala said. "We, the Chinese, will also take note that you are violating the U.S., violating the World Trade Organization rules, and you are continuing, according to the Chinese narrative, to be a bully in world trade."

Bhala isn't sure that the response will be substantive. It may be just as symbolic as the Biden administration's initial action.

"The Chinese government is sophisticated, and they do see that President Biden is fighting for re-election," Bhala said. They may make the calculation that they are better off with a second Biden administration than potentially an even more hostile second Trump administration."

Trump, for his part, has talked tough on China in the campaign thus far.

"I think the Chinese government being sophisticated observers of U.S. politics and election campaign rhetoric are looking at both candidates, and they see stronger rhetoric and potentially stronger action from a new Trump administration," Bhala said. "I mean, he has, after all, candidate Trump, has threatened tariffs on all Chinese merchandise across the board, upwards of 60 percent is a number that's been thrown around, and some of the think tanks that back the Trump campaign have been putting out reports on taking tough action like that."

So what third actor outside of China and the U.S. wins with this new policy direction from the United States? 

"India most notably has the biggest opportunity to benefit from higher tariffs on Chinese goods and an accelerated disengagement of the U.S. and Chinese economies and a continued flow of foreign direct investment out of China into India and an increase in trade values and volumes from India," Bhala said.&nbsp; "I would be watching very carefully the election going on now for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be reelected, It would be his third five-year term in office. He came in 2014 and was reelected in 2019. And he is, without being too overt about it, he and the newer school of thinking in New Delhi is to more closely align with U.S. political, economic, and national security interests and strategies and gradually moving themselves away from Russia, knowing that their strategic threat is China. Do keep in mind that India is the one country that was actually invaded by China in October 1962, roughly during the Cuban Missile Crisis."

This actually could be of strategic advantage to the U.S., as China has a demographic problem that India does not.

"I mean, India is the largest, in a sense, the most populous country on earth. It surpassed China a few months ago as the most populous country," Bhala said. "The values roughly align with the U.S. in terms of democracy and pluralism, though there have been issues in India, as we all know, about those topics. India's got a growing young population."

A podcast of the full interview with Bhala is available below.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706378920468.jpeg" alt="Raj Bhala is the Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at the KU School of Law. Photo Courtesy University of Kansas." />
 <figcaption>Raj Bhala is the Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at the KU School of Law. Photo Courtesy University of Kansas.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The tariffs announced May 14 by the Biden Administration on Chinese goods are actually tightening restrictions put into place by the Trump administration in 2018, according to Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas."The authority is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a Nixon-era trade weapon that can be used unilaterally to impose trade barriers, tariffs, for example, against foreign governments whose acts, policies, or practices are contrary to U.S. interests," Bhala said. "For example, being discriminatory or unjustifiable or unreasonable. And the Section 301 tariffs, which were imposed by the Trump administration initially in March 2018 through four different waves kind of across the Trump presidency, were reaffirmed all along, in fact, by the Biden administration."&nbsp;Bhala said Biden's administration didn't see a need to change the focus of previous policy."Not a single Trump tariff under 301 is being removed by the Biden administration," Bhala said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I would argue that Trump administration and Biden administration trade policy towards China are pretty much the same substantively. Not only did they reaffirm those tariffs, but in addition, they raised tariffs on an array of merchandise that are considered of strategic value for the U.S., strategic value economically or in terms of outright national security. And the increases in the tariffs on those strategic goods range from as low as 0 or 7.5 percent existing duty to as high as 100 percent, for example, on electric vehicles."It's not that the overall number is high, but the symbolism is meant to be stark."The increases in duties will affect only about $18 billion worth of trade annually of Chinese origin merchandise that we import," Bhala said. "Already we have tariffs since, again, March 2018 and thereafter on about $300 billion worth of Chinese origin merchandise. In a way, we could say that the tariffs were really targeted to focus on economic and strategic interests and avoid inflation, exacerbating inflation, because the tariffs are phased in across three years, 2024, 2025, and 2026."Will these actions by the U.S. provide cover for others to take on the Chinese? Bhala implies that's what it appears the administration would be looking for.&nbsp;"President Xi, we are not backing down in the trade war, and likewise to our allies, the European Union, particularly the United Kingdom, go for it," Bhala said. "You guys also should be taking action against Chinese electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum, personal protective equipment, and various critical minerals."It's not that the Chinese are going to quit being a thorn in the U.S. side generally, though."If we're expecting that the 301 tariffs and the increases in them that have been announced are going to resolve the trade war by structural changes in the Chinese economy, subsidization, state-owned enterprise competition, intellectual property theft, cyber attacks, etc., no, that's not going to happen," Bhala said. "That's going to take a much broader and deeper conversation with the Chinese to convince them that it's in their interests to make the reforms that the U.S. has been seeking going on now almost eight years."Will China respond? Bhala says they will."The immediate rhetoric out of Beijing was predictable, that we will respond, but they were vague on how they would respond. But we will respond, in effect, somehow tit-for-tat," Bhala said. "We, the Chinese, will also take note that you are violating the U.S., violating the World Trade Organization rules, and you are continuing, according to the Chinese narrative, to be a bully in world trade."Bhala isn't sure that the response will be substantive. It may be just as symbolic as the Biden administration's initial action."The Chinese government is sophisticated, and they do see that President Biden is fighting for re-election," Bhala said. They may make the calculation that they are better off with a second Biden administration than potentially an even more hostile second Trump administration."Trump, for his part, has talked tough on China in the campaign thus far."I think the Chinese government being sophisticated observers of U.S. politics and election campaign rhetoric are looking at both candidates, and they see stronger rhetoric and potentially stronger action from a new Trump administration," Bhala said. "I mean, he has, after all, candidate Trump, has threatened tariffs on all Chinese merchandise across the board, upwards of 60 percent is a number that's been thrown around, and some of the think tanks that back the Trump campaign have been putting out reports on taking tough action like that."So what third actor outside of China and the U.S. wins with this new policy direction from the United States? "India most notably has the biggest opportunity to benefit from higher tariffs on Chinese goods and an accelerated disengagement of the U.S. and Chinese economies and a continued flow of foreign direct investment out of China into India and an increase in trade values and volumes from India," Bhala said.&nbsp; "I would be watching very carefully the election going on now for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be reelected, It would be his third five-year term in office. He came in 2014 and was reelected in 2019. And he is, without being too overt about it, he and the newer school of thinking in New Delhi is to more closely align with U.S. political, economic, and national security interests and strategies and gradually moving themselves away from Russia, knowing that their strategic threat is China. Do keep in mind that India is the one country that was actually invaded by China in October 1962, roughly during the Cuban Missile Crisis."This actually could be of strategic advantage to the U.S., as China has a demographic problem that India does not."I mean, India is the largest, in a sense, the most populous country on earth. It surpassed China a few months ago as the most populous country," Bhala said. "The values roughly align with the U.S. in terms of democracy and pluralism, though there have been issues in India, as we all know, about those topics. India's got a growing young population."A podcast of the full interview with Bhala is available below.<div><iframe title="Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas" 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=r8xif-161536a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><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;

🎧 LISTEN: Bhala: Trump and Biden China trade policy 'pretty much the same'

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denice Gilliland and her husband Rusty Burbank will soon have a new food truck in town called The Rusted Bucket. This truck is unique.&nbsp;

"One of our main goals with The Rusted Bucket will be to provide allergy-friendly choices with the chance of minimal cross-contamination," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.allergyhome.org/handbook/table-of-contents/how-to-avoid-food-allergens/cross-contact/">Cross-contamination is when a food allergen is mixed in with a food that doesn't contain that allergen.</a>&nbsp;For example, making a gluten-free sandwich with a knife that has touched bread that contains gluten.&nbsp;

"Cross-contamination is one of the main things that lots of people around here struggle with," Gilliland said. "Just because there's, in general, sort of a lack-of-knowledge on how cross-contamination works."

Gilliland said some measures that The Rusted Bucket will take to prevent cross-contamination include using disposable pans, using a dedicated gluten-free oven and fryer and using pre-packaged gluten-free buns.&nbsp;

"When someone does tell us that they need something that is gluten or dairy free, there will be a process done in the truck where gloves will be changed, surfaces will be wiped down to minimize cross-contamination and that environment as well," Gilliland said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The inspiration for The Rusted Bucket came from Gilliland and her husband's love of cooking and their daughter who is allergic to eight of the top allergens. Common food allergies include eggs, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and shellfish.&nbsp;

The menu will be dedicated to serving pulled pork. Other items include loaded baked potatoes, pulled pork nachos, funnel cakes, fried oreos and daily specials.&nbsp; Three main dessert items on the menu that will be available at different times include spice cake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp;

"For the baked potato, just be substituting dairy-free sour cream and then with the pulled pork nachos, we can take off the cheese and add dairy-free sour cream," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

The rubs for the pork will be gluten and dairy free and all desserts and fried items will be gluten, dairy and egg free.&nbsp;

Gilliland said the hope is to eventually offer more menu items in the future but The Rusted Bucket food truck is relatively small.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"It'll be somewhat of a limited menu but it will be a safe menu," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

Gilliland said she and her husband need to wrap up some final details. They hope for the truck to be open in June.&nbsp;

For more information and updates on where the truck will be located, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067553496833">The Rusted Bucket Facebook page.</a>

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denice Gilliland and her husband Rusty Burbank will soon have a new food truck in town called The Rusted Bucket. This truck is unique.&nbsp;"One of our main goals with The Rusted Bucket will be to provide allergy-friendly choices with the chance of minimal cross-contamination," Gilliland said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allergyhome.org/handbook/table-of-contents/how-to-avoid-food-allergens/cross-contact/">Cross-contamination is when a food allergen is mixed in with a food that doesn't contain that allergen.</a>&nbsp;For example, making a gluten-free sandwich with a knife that has touched bread that contains gluten.&nbsp;"Cross-contamination is one of the main things that lots of people around here struggle with," Gilliland said. "Just because there's, in general, sort of a lack-of-knowledge on how cross-contamination works."Gilliland said some measures that The Rusted Bucket will take to prevent cross-contamination include using disposable pans, using a dedicated gluten-free oven and fryer and using pre-packaged gluten-free buns.&nbsp;"When someone does tell us that they need something that is gluten or dairy free, there will be a process done in the truck where gloves will be changed, surfaces will be wiped down to minimize cross-contamination and that environment as well," Gilliland said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The inspiration for The Rusted Bucket came from Gilliland and her husband's love of cooking and their daughter who is allergic to eight of the top allergens. Common food allergies include eggs, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and shellfish.&nbsp;The menu will be dedicated to serving pulled pork. Other items include loaded baked potatoes, pulled pork nachos, funnel cakes, fried oreos and daily specials.&nbsp; Three main dessert items on the menu that will be available at different times include spice cake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp;"For the baked potato, just be substituting dairy-free sour cream and then with the pulled pork nachos, we can take off the cheese and add dairy-free sour cream," Gilliland said.&nbsp;The rubs for the pork will be gluten and dairy free and all desserts and fried items will be gluten, dairy and egg free.&nbsp;Gilliland said the hope is to eventually offer more menu items in the future but The Rusted Bucket food truck is relatively small.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It'll be somewhat of a limited menu but it will be a safe menu," Gilliland said.&nbsp;Gilliland said she and her husband need to wrap up some final details. They hope for the truck to be open in June.&nbsp;For more information and updates on where the truck will be located, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067553496833">The Rusted Bucket Facebook page.</a><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;&nbsp;

Allergen-friendly food truck coming to Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lip Sync Nine is back to raise money for Stage 9 later this year.

"We encourage area businesses, groups of friends, neighborhoods, whoever you want to grab, to form a team and lip sync to your favorite song," said Theresa Teufel with Stage 9.

The idea is that groups will get 'votes' through monetary donations to Stage 9.

"We're talking costumes, choreography, lip sync your hearts out and just have a ball with it," Teufel said. "It's probably our main annual fundraiser, that helps us with the costs for the building, the theater and everything associated with that."

They'd like to have teams together by May 20.

"It's free for the teams," Teufel said. "If you put a team together and you get ready to start, there is no cost. We want teams to come out and participate. If you have friends who want to come watch you strut your stuff on stage, all of our tickets for viewers is a flat $15 a person. This event is held at Sandhills Brewing. I do believe that we are having a special brew made just for us for this event."

The event itself is Friday, June 14. For more information, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stage9Hutchinson">message them on their Facebook page</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lip Sync Nine is back to raise money for Stage 9 later this year."We encourage area businesses, groups of friends, neighborhoods, whoever you want to grab, to form a team and lip sync to your favorite song," said Theresa Teufel with Stage 9.The idea is that groups will get 'votes' through monetary donations to Stage 9."We're talking costumes, choreography, lip sync your hearts out and just have a ball with it," Teufel said. "It's probably our main annual fundraiser, that helps us with the costs for the building, the theater and everything associated with that."They'd like to have teams together by May 20."It's free for the teams," Teufel said. "If you put a team together and you get ready to start, there is no cost. We want teams to come out and participate. If you have friends who want to come watch you strut your stuff on stage, all of our tickets for viewers is a flat $15 a person. This event is held at Sandhills Brewing. I do believe that we are having a special brew made just for us for this event."The event itself is Friday, June 14. For more information, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stage9Hutchinson">message them on their Facebook page</a>.<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;&nbsp;

Lip Sync Nine is back

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission did not set a date for a public hearing for another phase of work on solar regulations at their meeting May 16.

The board did agree to a series of text amendments amending Article 15-109 (1) and (2) Accessory Uses Allowed to create private ground-mounted solar energy system regulations. Basically, if you want a ground mounted private system, you'll need to bring plans to the county planner to be approved as meeting the criteria in the language. Roof mounted systems are already okay.

The board is waiting to get the language prohibiting large-scale commercial solar in the zoned area of the county before setting a hearing date, in hope that the hearing date for both the accessory use language for private and the prohibition of large-scale commercial solar in the zoned areas can hold public hearings at the same time. 

That could happen as soon as next month, but the intent is to get the commercial side language for the board to look at in their June meeting and set a date at that meeting, if possible.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission did not set a date for a public hearing for another phase of work on solar regulations at their meeting May 16.The board did agree to a series of text amendments amending Article 15-109 (1) and (2) Accessory Uses Allowed to create private ground-mounted solar energy system regulations. Basically, if you want a ground mounted private system, you'll need to bring plans to the county planner to be approved as meeting the criteria in the language. Roof mounted systems are already okay.The board is waiting to get the language prohibiting large-scale commercial solar in the zoned area of the county before setting a hearing date, in hope that the hearing date for both the accessory use language for private and the prohibition of large-scale commercial solar in the zoned areas can hold public hearings at the same time. That could happen as soon as next month, but the intent is to get the commercial side language for the board to look at in their June meeting and set a date at that meeting, if possible.<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;&nbsp;

Solar public hearing date still in the future

The 2024 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 16. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. This year's tour hosted 70 people from 19 U.S. states in 18 vehicles while traveling across the state. Of those participants, 50 people had never been on the tour before.

The three-day average yield for the fields that were calculated was 46.5 bushels per acre. While an estimated 7.5 million acres of wheat were planted in the fall, the Kansas wheat crop varies in condition based on amount of moisture received. What Mother Nature has in store for the wheat crop still remains to be seen, but the tour captures a moment in time for the yield potential for fields across the state.

The official tour projection for total production of wheat to be harvested in Kansas is 290.4 million bushels. This number is the average of estimated predictions from tour participants who gathered information from 449 fields across the state. Based on May 1 conditions, NASS predicted the crop to be slightly lower at 267.9 million bushels, with a yield of 38 bushels per acre.

These fields are still two to four weeks from harvest. A lot can happen during that time to affect final yields and production.

Dr. Romulo Lollato, K-State Wheat and Forages Extension Specialist, reminded tour participants that the yield number is based on the potential that the crop has as of now, if things go well from now until harvest.

“It’s where we could get,” he said. If Kansas gets cool and wet weather during grain fill, it has the potential to reach that yield. However, there are still many things that could go wrong before that wheat makes it into the bin. He said he believes the 46.5 yield is on the high end.

“Variability is the name of the game this year,” Lollato said, recapping what tour participants saw this year: freeze damage, drought stress and stripe rust coming on after it was too late to spray fungicide.

The tour is sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council, which is a coordinated effort by breeders, producers and processors to improve wheat and flour quality. Dave Green, executive director of the WQC, said there are several goals of the tour. The first is for participants to make connections within the wheat industry. Another is to “describe the wheat as well as we can at the current point in time, not knowing what will happen over the next few weeks.” A third goal is to highlight the agriculture industry.

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 </figure>MARSHA BOSWELL Kansas WheatThe 2024 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 16. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. This year's tour hosted 70 people from 19 U.S. states in 18 vehicles while traveling across the state. Of those participants, 50 people had never been on the tour before.The three-day average yield for the fields that were calculated was 46.5 bushels per acre. While an estimated 7.5 million acres of wheat were planted in the fall, the Kansas wheat crop varies in condition based on amount of moisture received. What Mother Nature has in store for the wheat crop still remains to be seen, but the tour captures a moment in time for the yield potential for fields across the state.The official tour projection for total production of wheat to be harvested in Kansas is 290.4 million bushels. This number is the average of estimated predictions from tour participants who gathered information from 449 fields across the state. Based on May 1 conditions, NASS predicted the crop to be slightly lower at 267.9 million bushels, with a yield of 38 bushels per acre.These fields are still two to four weeks from harvest. A lot can happen during that time to affect final yields and production.Dr. Romulo Lollato, K-State Wheat and Forages Extension Specialist, reminded tour participants that the yield number is based on the potential that the crop has as of now, if things go well from now until harvest.“It’s where we could get,” he said. If Kansas gets cool and wet weather during grain fill, it has the potential to reach that yield. However, there are still many things that could go wrong before that wheat makes it into the bin. He said he believes the 46.5 yield is on the high end.“Variability is the name of the game this year,” Lollato said, recapping what tour participants saw this year: freeze damage, drought stress and stripe rust coming on after it was too late to spray fungicide.The tour is sponsored by the Wheat Quality Council, which is a coordinated effort by breeders, producers and processors to improve wheat and flour quality. Dave Green, executive director of the WQC, said there are several goals of the tour. The first is for participants to make connections within the wheat industry. Another is to “describe the wheat as well as we can at the current point in time, not knowing what will happen over the next few weeks.” A third goal is to highlight the agriculture industry.<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;

Wheat Tour 2024, Day 3 Final Report

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

5/17/2024 2:55 AM-Matthew	James Castleberry-Poss of marijuana; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Direct Contempt

5/17/2024 2:30 AM-Marty	Lynn Debold-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

5/16/2024 11:23 PM-Andrew	Allen Michael Belote-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

5/16/2024 11:08 PM-Daniel	Ray Lenz-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

5/16/2024 5:11 PM-Jolene	Marie Huff-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

5/16/2024 4:34 PM-Roxanne	Marie Hall-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;5/17/2024 2:55 AM-Matthew	James Castleberry-Poss of marijuana; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Direct Contempt5/17/2024 2:30 AM-Marty	Lynn Debold-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv5/16/2024 11:23 PM-Andrew	Allen Michael Belote-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant5/16/2024 11:08 PM-Daniel	Ray Lenz-Failure to Appear&nbsp;5/16/2024 5:11 PM-Jolene	Marie Huff-Failure to Appear&nbsp;5/16/2024 4:34 PM-Roxanne	Marie Hall-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

PRATT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Pratt County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Peterbilt&nbsp;semi pulling a tanker trailer and driven by Lyle G&nbsp;Liibbe, 64, Plainview, Nebraska, was westbound on U.S. 54 highway one half mile west of 120th Avenue.

 Roadwork is occurring in this area of highway. The right front tire of the semi left the road. The vehicle traveled into a ditch and overturned.

EMS transported&nbsp;Liibbe to Pratt Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>PRATT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Pratt County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Peterbilt&nbsp;semi pulling a tanker trailer and driven by Lyle G&nbsp;Liibbe, 64, Plainview, Nebraska, was westbound on U.S. 54 highway one half mile west of 120th Avenue. Roadwork is occurring in this area of highway. The right front tire of the semi left the road. The vehicle traveled into a ditch and overturned.EMS transported&nbsp;Liibbe to Pratt Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.<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;

Driver hospitalized after semi overturns in Pratt County

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WENDY SKELLENGER Hutchinson Community Foundation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Final numbers are tallied and Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Match Day raised nearly $380,000 for area nonprofit organizations and funds.

A steady flow of donors made their way to the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson on May 1 to exercise philanthropy and participate in activities that included May Day basket-building, a community paint-by-number, live music atop Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre marquee and food. Satellite giving locations were also set up across Reno County for donors unable to make it to the Wiley, along with a 24-hour online giving option at <a href="http://hutchcf.org">hutchcf.org</a>.

In all, the event drew 512 donors who gave a total of $379,936.13 to the endowed funds of 38 nonprofit organizations and to eight community funds. Combined with the community foundation’s matching pool of $100,000, a total of $479,936.13 in contributions were made on Match Day. Eleven organizations also received a total of $4,800 in prize grants.

“People from all walks of life came through the doors to support a wide range of organizations. They gave generously, and together, our impact was nearly a half-a-million dollars. We’re so thankful for a generous community that shows up to make a difference,” said Aubrey Abbott Patterson, Hutchinson Community Foundation president and CEO.

Highest grossing organizations (includes proportionate match):

Organizations with the most donors:

Prize-grant recipients for most individual donors:

$100 prize-grant recipients (hourly drawings based on previous hour’s in-person donors):

To see complete Match Day results, visit <a href="http://hutchcf.org">hutchcf.org</a>.

Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, leadership and collaboration to strengthen Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $104 million.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715876695604.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson Community Foundation board member Shane Iwashige awaits a donor’s completed Giving Form and donation during Match Day on May 1 at the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson. (Credit: Kristen Garlow Piper)." />
 <figcaption>Hutchinson Community Foundation board member Shane Iwashige awaits a donor’s completed Giving Form and donation during Match Day on May 1 at the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson. (Credit: Kristen Garlow Piper).</figcaption>
 </figure>WENDY SKELLENGER Hutchinson Community FoundationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Final numbers are tallied and Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Match Day raised nearly $380,000 for area nonprofit organizations and funds.A steady flow of donors made their way to the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson on May 1 to exercise philanthropy and participate in activities that included May Day basket-building, a community paint-by-number, live music atop Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre marquee and food. Satellite giving locations were also set up across Reno County for donors unable to make it to the Wiley, along with a 24-hour online giving option at <a href="http://hutchcf.org">hutchcf.org</a>.In all, the event drew 512 donors who gave a total of $379,936.13 to the endowed funds of 38 nonprofit organizations and to eight community funds. Combined with the community foundation’s matching pool of $100,000, a total of $479,936.13 in contributions were made on Match Day. Eleven organizations also received a total of $4,800 in prize grants.“People from all walks of life came through the doors to support a wide range of organizations. They gave generously, and together, our impact was nearly a half-a-million dollars. We’re so thankful for a generous community that shows up to make a difference,” said Aubrey Abbott Patterson, Hutchinson Community Foundation president and CEO.Match Day results:Highest grossing organizations (includes proportionate match):<ul>
 <li>Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Foundation, $64,265.60</li><li>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, Inc., $40,961.43</li><li>Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, $39,190.79</li><li>Cosmosphere, Inc., $35,619.55</li><li>Salvation Army of Hutchinson, $35,282.30</li>
 </ul>Organizations with the most donors:<ul>
 <li>Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, 103</li><li>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, Inc., 88</li><li>Hutchinson Animal Shelter, 69</li><li>Salvation Army of Hutchinson, 64</li><li>Interfaith Housing &amp; Community Services, 61</li>
 </ul>Prize-grant recipients for most individual donors:<ul>
 <li>Historic Fox Theatre, $2,500</li><li>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, $1,000</li><li>Hutchinson Animal Shelter, $500</li>
 </ul>$100 prize-grant recipients (hourly drawings based on previous hour’s in-person donors):<ul>
 <li>State 9</li><li>Cosmosphere</li><li>Central Christian School</li><li>Hutchinson Art Center</li><li>Cause for Paws</li><li>Dillon Nature Center</li><li>BrightHouse, Inc.</li><li>Hutchinson Animal Shelter</li>
 </ul>To see complete Match Day results, visit <a href="http://hutchcf.org">hutchcf.org</a>.Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, leadership and collaboration to strengthen Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $104 million.<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;

Nearly $380K given on Match Day

Editor's Note: The headline of this story has been edited to reflect the collaborative nature of the May 22 event.

BrightHouse Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Attention all new parents! Join us for a special community baby shower sponsored by the Reno County Health Department, Reno County Head Start, KIDS Safe Sleep, and Parents as Teachers, at the Midtown Center (200 E. Sherman St) on May 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This come-and-go event is your chance to celebrate parenthood and connect with other families in the area. Best of all, it's completely free for new parents.

Stop by to enjoy refreshments, meet other parents, and receive some baby essentials to help you on your parenting journey.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Editor's Note: The headline of this story has been edited to reflect the collaborative nature of the May 22 event.BrightHouse Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Attention all new parents! Join us for a special community baby shower sponsored by the Reno County Health Department, Reno County Head Start, KIDS Safe Sleep, and Parents as Teachers, at the Midtown Center (200 E. Sherman St) on May 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.This come-and-go event is your chance to celebrate parenthood and connect with other families in the area. Best of all, it's completely free for new parents.Stop by to enjoy refreshments, meet other parents, and receive some baby essentials to help you on your parenting journey.&nbsp;<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;

Community baby shower puts together county, head start, parents as teachers and BrightHouse

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall, M.D. has a simple theme for what he wants most out of the farm bill that is working its way through the legislative process.

"Crop insurance, crop insurance and crop insurance," Marshall said. "Crop insurance is the backbone of every farm bill. What crop insurance does is allow that farmer who got hailed out last week, to be able to plant next year's crop. They don't make any money off of it, but at least they can plant next year's crop."

Marshall understands that the farm bill has always been a nutrition bill, all he's asking for is help for the farmers that get the food to the market, considerably less than that being proposed for nutrition programs.

"What we've asked for, very specifically, is about a $400 million increase in funding for crop insurance per year," Marshall said. "On the other side of the aisle, we've given the Democrats at least a $60 billion hike in the food stamp program. We gave them $60 billion to help with food stamps, we're asking for $400 million and they are unwilling to give it. To me, it's about priorities."

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/758f6121-57e2-4310-9f1a-1bac7a6df3c9">It looks like the House side may be the first to the line with finished and marked up language</a> and Marshall is looking forward to seeing what comes across.

"I actually think we want to wait and see what we get out of the House," Marshall said. "I think the House bill is going to be much more farmer friendly. If we end up waiting until we have a different person in the White House, or a Republican majority in the Senate, I think we're going to have a farm bill that's much friendlier to rural America."

The current farm bill extension ends Sept. 30, before the November election, but it could be extended again.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall, M.D. has a simple theme for what he wants most out of the farm bill that is working its way through the legislative process."Crop insurance, crop insurance and crop insurance," Marshall said. "Crop insurance is the backbone of every farm bill. What crop insurance does is allow that farmer who got hailed out last week, to be able to plant next year's crop. They don't make any money off of it, but at least they can plant next year's crop."Marshall understands that the farm bill has always been a nutrition bill, all he's asking for is help for the farmers that get the food to the market, considerably less than that being proposed for nutrition programs."What we've asked for, very specifically, is about a $400 million increase in funding for crop insurance per year," Marshall said. "On the other side of the aisle, we've given the Democrats at least a $60 billion hike in the food stamp program. We gave them $60 billion to help with food stamps, we're asking for $400 million and they are unwilling to give it. To me, it's about priorities."<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/758f6121-57e2-4310-9f1a-1bac7a6df3c9">It looks like the House side may be the first to the line with finished and marked up language</a> and Marshall is looking forward to seeing what comes across."I actually think we want to wait and see what we get out of the House," Marshall said. "I think the House bill is going to be much more farmer friendly. If we end up waiting until we have a different person in the White House, or a Republican majority in the Senate, I think we're going to have a farm bill that's much friendlier to rural America."The current farm bill extension ends Sept. 30, before the November election, but it could be extended again.<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;

Marshall: Crop insurance number must be stronger in new farm bill

Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the unit block of West 2nd Avenue, just west of Main Street.

Almost immediately after the development of the pedal-driven velocipede in the 1860s, people began to use the bicycle for delivery purposes. When that evolved into motorcycles, it became even quicker.

These "Messenger Companies" usually revolved around central business districts. These companies were so popular that the U.S. Post Office even dedicated a postage stamp to them. The first photo shows that from 1902.

The second photo shows one of Hutchinson's companies.

This street pose was most likely the USYO Baggage &amp; Messenger Service of 11 W. 2nd in front of the office in 1918.

Right across the street, directly behind the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6b633bc7-8f1b-482b-9fff-182d659c1328">Midland Hotel</a>, was the S.M. Johnson Motorcycle shop at 26 W. 2nd and the Indian Motorcycle Dealership at 28 W. 2nd.

The dating on the photo is helped by the background businesses of Citizens Bank at 200 N. Main and the F.W. Woolworth Co. at 204 N. Main. The third photo shows the view from approximately the same vantage point 106 years later.

NOTE: <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6b633bc7-8f1b-482b-9fff-182d659c1328">The Midland</a> was razed in 1931 and the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ba0335a2-0c2d-4240-b62a-3cbff60095f6">Wolcott Building</a> was built in 1937.

To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715784506982.png" alt="Motorcycle Messenger Couriers Service in front of Midland Hotel - Unit Blk. W. 2nd - c. 1918 (Woolworth's and Citizens Bank in back). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Motorcycle Messenger Couriers Service in front of Midland Hotel - Unit Blk. W. 2nd - c. 1918 (Woolworth's and Citizens Bank in back). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the unit block of West 2nd Avenue, just west of Main Street.Almost immediately after the development of the pedal-driven velocipede in the 1860s, people began to use the bicycle for delivery purposes. When that evolved into motorcycles, it became even quicker.These "Messenger Companies" usually revolved around central business districts. These companies were so popular that the U.S. Post Office even dedicated a postage stamp to them. The first photo shows that from 1902.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715800163631.png" alt="Motorcycle Messenger Courier Service - U.S. bike messenger stamp - 1902. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Motorcycle Messenger Courier Service - U.S. bike messenger stamp - 1902. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The second photo shows one of Hutchinson's companies.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715784506982.png" alt="Motorcycle Messenger Couriers Service in front of Midland Hotel - Unit Blk. W. 2nd - c. 1918 (Woolworth's and Citizens Bank in back). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Motorcycle Messenger Couriers Service in front of Midland Hotel - Unit Blk. W. 2nd - c. 1918 (Woolworth's and Citizens Bank in back). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>This street pose was most likely the USYO Baggage &amp; Messenger Service of 11 W. 2nd in front of the office in 1918.Right across the street, directly behind the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6b633bc7-8f1b-482b-9fff-182d659c1328">Midland Hotel</a>, was the S.M. Johnson Motorcycle shop at 26 W. 2nd and the Indian Motorcycle Dealership at 28 W. 2nd.The dating on the photo is helped by the background businesses of Citizens Bank at 200 N. Main and the F.W. Woolworth Co. at 204 N. Main. The third photo shows the view from approximately the same vantage point 106 years later.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715800358159.png" alt="Motorcycle Messenger Courier Service - 2nd and Main - April 12, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Motorcycle Messenger Courier Service - 2nd and Main - April 12, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>NOTE: <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6b633bc7-8f1b-482b-9fff-182d659c1328">The Midland</a> was razed in 1931 and the <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ba0335a2-0c2d-4240-b62a-3cbff60095f6">Wolcott Building</a> was built in 1937.To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a><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.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Messenger Companies - Vol. 70

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;For Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month, Faris Elementary First Grade Teacher Erissa Porras, it's great to see how much her class has grown this year.

"Mostly they have grown socially and emotionally," Porras said. "I mean, the academics, those are important, but creating future leaders is really what I've prided myself on, their growth for this year."

Porras continues the process of teaching what she calls how to be a human to her first graders.

"I teach a lot of it through playing, actually," Porras said. "Playing is the vessel that I think all of learning should be driving in. When we play, we're problem solving. When we play, we're being cooperative, when we play, we're being creative. I just do it all through play."

Porras said they are learning, they are having a blast and they don't even know it. It's a win for her and a win for them. She really feel Faris Elementary is a special place, too.

"Our staff is incredible," Porras said. "I've never been in a school as supportive and willing to bend over backwards for kids as the staff here at Faris."

The kids in her class received ice cream from Braums and pizza from Pizza Hut as part of her award as Teacher of the Month.

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 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;For Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month, Faris Elementary First Grade Teacher Erissa Porras, it's great to see how much her class has grown this year."Mostly they have grown socially and emotionally," Porras said. "I mean, the academics, those are important, but creating future leaders is really what I've prided myself on, their growth for this year."<figure>
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 </figure>Porras continues the process of teaching what she calls how to be a human to her first graders."I teach a lot of it through playing, actually," Porras said. "Playing is the vessel that I think all of learning should be driving in. When we play, we're problem solving. When we play, we're being cooperative, when we play, we're being creative. I just do it all through play."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715815147833.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Porras said they are learning, they are having a blast and they don't even know it. It's a win for her and a win for them. She really feel Faris Elementary is a special place, too."Our staff is incredible," Porras said. "I've never been in a school as supportive and willing to bend over backwards for kids as the staff here at Faris."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715815196011.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>The kids in her class received ice cream from Braums and pizza from Pizza Hut as part of her award as Teacher of the Month.<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;

Teacher of the Month: Porras 'creating future leaders'

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for input from the public to determine what’s next for the Charge Up Kansas National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan.

Each state is required to develop a NEVI plan to access funds specified for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, which will be updated annually. The plan will outline how the state will use funds to support the deployment of a charging infrastructure.

KDOT is requesting public feedback on EV charging to help create next year’s plan. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc3RvcnltYXBzLmFyY2dpcy5jb20vc3Rvcmllcy9kMzNiNmQyMjEzY2Y0NGMyYTcwMGI1NzUwOWRiNGYxYz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNTE1Ljk0ODM4OTQxIn0.yydSL83lFPks0lPc1VNM3frEH5fD6l1q0Ft5zi6UI7s/s/2129667343/br/242495315909-l" target="_blank">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d33b6d2213cf44c2a700b57509db4f1c</a>&nbsp;to complete a short survey.

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), each state was allocated funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure. The State of Kansas is projected to receive nearly $40 million of NEVI funds over five years.&nbsp; In addition, Kansas agencies and communities will be eligible to apply for additional funding through $2.5 billion in discretionary programs.

For more information, go to the Charge Up Kansas webpage at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaWtlLmtzZG90Lmdvdi9jaGFyZ2UtdXAta2Fuc2FzP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA1MTUuOTQ4Mzg5NDEifQ.WvSS3Chf64XxDdUDbucm-KoXmKBu-IO05tY-Yxp4LUE/s/2129667343/br/242495315909-l" target="_blank">https://ike.ksdot.gov/charge-up-kansas</a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ChargeUpKS@ks.gov">ChargeUpKS@ks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>KDOTTOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for input from the public to determine what’s next for the Charge Up Kansas National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan.Each state is required to develop a NEVI plan to access funds specified for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, which will be updated annually. The plan will outline how the state will use funds to support the deployment of a charging infrastructure.KDOT is requesting public feedback on EV charging to help create next year’s plan. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc3RvcnltYXBzLmFyY2dpcy5jb20vc3Rvcmllcy9kMzNiNmQyMjEzY2Y0NGMyYTcwMGI1NzUwOWRiNGYxYz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNTE1Ljk0ODM4OTQxIn0.yydSL83lFPks0lPc1VNM3frEH5fD6l1q0Ft5zi6UI7s/s/2129667343/br/242495315909-l" target="_blank">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d33b6d2213cf44c2a700b57509db4f1c</a>&nbsp;to complete a short survey.As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), each state was allocated funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure. The State of Kansas is projected to receive nearly $40 million of NEVI funds over five years.&nbsp; In addition, Kansas agencies and communities will be eligible to apply for additional funding through $2.5 billion in discretionary programs.For more information, go to the Charge Up Kansas webpage at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaWtlLmtzZG90Lmdvdi9jaGFyZ2UtdXAta2Fuc2FzP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA1MTUuOTQ4Mzg5NDEifQ.WvSS3Chf64XxDdUDbucm-KoXmKBu-IO05tY-Yxp4LUE/s/2129667343/br/242495315909-l" target="_blank">https://ike.ksdot.gov/charge-up-kansas</a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ChargeUpKS@ks.gov">ChargeUpKS@ks.gov</a>.<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;

KDOT with EV survey

HARVEY COUNTY —&nbsp; The USD 373 Board of Education is seeking applications from anyone wanting to serve on the Board of Education for the unexpired term ending January 2026.

 Please submit your resume and a brief statement on why you want to serve and what you can bring to the Board of Education.

Applications should be mailed to Joni Jantz at USD 373, 308 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114 or e-mailed to<a href="mailto:joni.jantz@usd373.org"> joni.jantz@usd373.org</a> by noon on Monday, June 3, 2024.

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 </figure>Newton USD 373HARVEY COUNTY —&nbsp; The USD 373 Board of Education is seeking applications from anyone wanting to serve on the Board of Education for the unexpired term ending January 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief statement on why you want to serve and what you can bring to the Board of Education. Applications should be mailed to Joni Jantz at USD 373, 308 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114 or e-mailed to<a href="mailto:joni.jantz@usd373.org"> joni.jantz@usd373.org</a> by noon on Monday, June 3, 2024.<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;

Newton with BOE opening

MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany College

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished faculty to its Business Department. Edwin Quinn, DBA, and Frank Gersich, Ed.D, CPA, join the faculty, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to fortify the department's commitment to academic excellence and innovative business education.

Quinn joins Bethany College from Miller-Motte College in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he served as an educator for over 20 years, specializing in Management, Marketing, and Organizational Leadership. Gersich brings over 40 years of teaching experience in Accounting and Finance to Bethany College's Business Department, focusing on Senior Accounting Courses and Finance curriculum.

"Both Edwin Quinn and Frank Gersich are exceptional additions to our Business Department," said Associate Professor of Finance Angie Martin. "Their dedication to academic excellence and passion for teaching will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for our students and contribute to the continued success of our department."

Interim President Steve Eckman commented, "The appointment of Edwin Quinn and Frank Gersich underscores Bethany College's commitment to providing a comprehensive and cutting-edge education in business studies. Their expertise and leadership will pave the way for Bethany College to offer a Master of Business Administration.”

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 </figure>MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany CollegeLINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished faculty to its Business Department. Edwin Quinn, DBA, and Frank Gersich, Ed.D, CPA, join the faculty, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to fortify the department's commitment to academic excellence and innovative business education.Quinn joins Bethany College from Miller-Motte College in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he served as an educator for over 20 years, specializing in Management, Marketing, and Organizational Leadership. Gersich brings over 40 years of teaching experience in Accounting and Finance to Bethany College's Business Department, focusing on Senior Accounting Courses and Finance curriculum."Both Edwin Quinn and Frank Gersich are exceptional additions to our Business Department," said Associate Professor of Finance Angie Martin. "Their dedication to academic excellence and passion for teaching will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for our students and contribute to the continued success of our department."Interim President Steve Eckman commented, "The appointment of Edwin Quinn and Frank Gersich underscores Bethany College's commitment to providing a comprehensive and cutting-edge education in business studies. Their expertise and leadership will pave the way for Bethany College to offer a Master of Business Administration.”<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;

Bethany adds two to business department; plans to offer MBA

On Wednesday, 69 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2024 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes.

Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 216 stops at wheat fields across western, central and southern Kansas, and into northern counties in Oklahoma.

The calculated yield from all cars was 42.4 bushels per acre. Scouts were able to use the late season formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, which includes counting wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. The yield formula doesn’t take disease, pests or weed pressure into consideration.

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 </figure>MARSHA BOSWELL Kansas WheatOn Wednesday, 69 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2024 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes.Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 216 stops at wheat fields across western, central and southern Kansas, and into northern counties in Oklahoma.The calculated yield from all cars was 42.4 bushels per acre. Scouts were able to use the late season formula provided by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, which includes counting wheat heads, number of spikelets and kernels per spikelet. The yield formula doesn’t take disease, pests or weed pressure into consideration.Romulo Lollato said the theme of the day was variability, even within fields. Groups saw a lot of drought stress and freeze damage, with some fields already being destroyed. Not as much stripe rust or Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus were observed on Wednesday, compared to Tuesday, likely due to drought conditions.Farmers in the area reported that combines will probably start rolling by June 1 in south central Kansas, about seven to ten days earlier than average. There wasn’t as much fungicide applied in the southern areas of Kansas because the stripe rust started coming on in a later growth stage.“This year is a testament to the wheat breeders and researchers and the work they’ve done,” said Derek Sawyer, who farms near McPherson. “This year, everything has been stressed across the state, but we’re still looking at a decent crop.”Dennis Schoenhals from Oklahoma Wheat Commission reported that the state’s production was estimated at 96.2 million bushels this year, up from 68.6 million bushels last year, according to USDA’s NASS. USDA/NASS estimates the Oklahoma crop will yield 37 bushels per acre, compared with 28 last year. Harvested acres are estimated at 2.6 million acres. A tour of agronomists and others in the industry estimated the production slightly lower than the NASS estimate, at 89.3 million bushels and a yield of 33 bushels per acre. He said the Oklahoma wheat crop had good moisture through the end of January, but then they had an 83 day flash drought, which took the top end of the crop. He said it has had good, cool grainfill weather.Wheat Tour 24 continues Thursday with six routes between Wichita and Manhattan. Follow along with the tour at #wheattour24. A final production estimate will be announced Thursday afternoon.<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;