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USDA Addresses Producer Questions on Farm Safety Net Changes in New Legislation
Farmers across the country are seeking clarity as new provisions tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” reshape key elements of the federal farm safety net. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says the department is working to provide answers—particularly on base acres, program timelines, and payment limitation rules.
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Ethan Henry Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (04/16/2026)– Ethan Henry of Hiawatha, Kansas, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kansas State University.
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Karson Henry signs for Southwestern Community College
Hiawatha High School Red Hawk student athlete Karson Henry signed on to play baseball for Southwestern Community College on Friday, April 17. He was joined by friends and family for the signing event.