Will the Sprint Center be renamed?

Will the Sprint Center be renamed?

T-Mobile US Inc. announced Thursday that it will rebrand Kansas City’s premier downtown arena from Sprint Center to T-Mobile Center. The name change comes on the heels of T-Mobile (Nasdaq: TMUS) completing its acquisition of Sprint Corp.

What is a major employer?

Primary employer refers to industries that produce more goods and services than can be consumed by the local economy, and therefore export a significant portion of them. A primary job is a job that produces goods and/or services for customers that are predominantly outside the community.

What is the number one crop in Kansas?

Today approximately 90% of the land area of Kansas is devoted to agriculture production. Besides wheat,the most important crops in Kansas are corn, soybeans, grain sorghum (milo) and hay. A 2010 Kansas Farm Bureau report states that Kansas leads the nation in the production of both wheat and grain sorghum.

What factors gave rise to industry in Kansas?

Kansas business and industry began growing even prior to statehood. The state quickly gained a reputation for its agriculture and many businesses developed as a result including milling. Railroads connected the state to the East and farm products were exported as raw materials from Kansas.

Is Kansas good for farming?

Kansas is a recognized leader in agriculture in the United States. Kansas is ranked first grain sorghum production, growing almost 64% of the nation’s crop. Kansas is ranked second in sorghum for silage production. Kansas leads the nation in winter wheat production, growing more than 23% of the nation’s crop.

Why is Kansas soil good for farming?

Its soil profile is perfect for producing fertile ground and great crops. It’s a mix of: 70 percent silt, which allows plant roots to develop deep into the ground and collect water. 15 percent clay, which packs the soil and helps hold water.

What grows well in Kansas?

Beans, beets, summer squash, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, radishes, and turnips are well adapted for growth when space is limited. Sweet corn, vine squash, cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons require more space for growth and should be considered only if adequate space is available.

When should I start a garden in Kansas?

For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. This gives the plants plenty of time to grow large and healthy enough to survive their eventual transplanting to the garden. Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

What zone is Kansas City for planting?

zone 6

When should I plant tomatoes in Kansas?

May

What fruits grow well in Kansas?

Peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, grapes and blueberries need the most tender, loving care of fruits commonly grown in Kansas. Raspberries and blackberries are also known as brambles, and are more tolerant of different soil types than most other fruit. Brambles do need well-drained sites.

How do you grow cucumbers in Kansas?

Cucumbers require warm conditions with no danger of frost for best results. Soil temperatures should be approaching 60o F, which occurs in early May in most of Kansas. Using black plastic mulch to warm soil is a way of producing cucumbers earlier. Cucumbers are usually spaced 2 feet apart in rows 5-6 feet apart.