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Unfortunately, Kansas experienced a large number of job losses in 2006, suggesting low business development in the state. Kansas added only about 2,000 jobs by the second quarter of 2006, which is lower than 2005. Employees in the transportation, utilities, trade, and manufacturing industries were hit hardest by layoffs, along with those in the information sector. There were some jobs added in food processing and other disposable goods, but only 1,500 are expected to be added to manufacturing in the next three years, a dismal figure given the state's population.
The high cost of energy was a significant factor in the decline of jobs in 2006, and restructuring by large companies is responsible for much of the information sector layoffs. However, financial institutions in Kansas reported solid interest margins. Unfortunately, agricultural businesses are also suffering in Kansas due to drought. This has resulted in reduced yields for crops like corn and wheat and livestock having difficulty accessing water. Over 70 percent of the top soil is very dry due to higher than normal temperatures and low precipitation levels. Therefore, agriculture is one of the hardest-hit industries in Kansas.
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