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There's been a steady decline in the number of farms and ranches in the United States. And the ones that survive are getting bigger.

Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press, as compiled by the KPR news staff.

Americans waste tons of food each year, but an effort is underway to put that food to better use so it doesn't wind up in the landfill. An effort in Wichita involving a grocery store chain and community groups is trying to cut food waste in half during the next 15 years.

The USDA estimates that bird flu killed an estimated 8 million turkeys this spring but there's still an adequate supply for the holiday.

Ten years ago, the federal government launched a plan designed to modernize the way in which farmers and ranchers receive payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But the program, named MIDAS, hasn't lived up to expectations.

Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press as compiled by the KPR news staff.

Consumer interest in organic and locally-grown farm products is growing rapidly. Meat, poultry and egg producers throughout the Midwest are rushing to respond.

USDA report shows modest amount of farm acreage is expected to be sold on the open market.

According to a new forecast from the United States Department of Agriculture, farm income is expected to decrease across the country.

Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press, as compiled by the KPR News Team.