Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas corn check off rate will increase to 1 cent per bushel beginning July 1.
The Kansas Corn Commission says that's the first check off increase in 25 years.
Corn Commission Chairman Kent Moore says the increase will allow the commission to pursue more domestic and foreign markets for corn and corn products such as ethanol and red meat. Revenue from the check off will also be used to build demand for ethanol-blended fuels; ensuring the use of innovative technology and improving efforts to market corn to consumers.
The Hutchinson News reports the increase will bring Kansas in line with most corn states that have check off rates higher than the half-cent-per-bushel rate.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Accused Atchison Walmart robber arrested Wed
Atchison woman injured in Shawnee Co crash
Rape among charges holding Holton man
St. Joseph man killed in wrong-way, head-on crash
Familiar name in local radio being remembered
Three men arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
Suspect arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
U.S. 59 bridge project begins Tuesday in Atchison Co
HCC successfully concludes DOJ settlement agreement
Update on May 19 SE NE tornado
New 3-county extension district formation explored
Local tribes awarded housing grants
Atchison's pool to open Saturday; some rates increased
Memorial Day honors planned for Atchison Co vets
Public health advisory issued for Pony Creek Lake
Meeting Wednesday focused on Atchison Co zoning
Auburn BPW updates water situation
Hiawatha city employee recognized
LATEST STORIES
Hiawatha city employee recognized
Jefferson Co's Lakeside Village under boil water advisory
Orange cones mark hwy work on Atchison's U.S. 59
Three men arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
HCF Match Day event sets new record
St. Joseph man killed in wrong-way, head-on crash
Pay increase approved for Mound City teachers
Richardson County Board approves expenditures
Hiawatha, Ks 66434