Renowned Rodeo Blood Runs Strong Through Generations
As Clay Center Cowboy Aspires To Be Champion Bull Rider Cowboys are like horses are like cattle. How can that be many will question? One’s a person, and the others are animals. Oh, they are closely intertwined, but yet each is entirely different, many contend.
Proposed Water Rule Draws Concerns Of Intrusion On Farmers And Ranchers Rights
There seems to be another government invasion on agriculture producers’ already dedicated efforts to care for resources so important to their survival and profitability. Certainly, there is concern about impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed Waters of The United States (WOTUS) rule. As of now, the […]
Persistence Pays Off
“Marvelous Mae is out here in the corral.” That note on the table when we got home was good news, because we’d been stewing ever since the night before after we couldn’t catch the old bay mare for Labor Day weekend carriage-ride engagements.
Long Term Good Times Predicted For Flint Hills Cattle Producers
“Recent declines in daily cattle market reports are not reason for alarm.” Glynn Tonsor opened his remarks in clarification of that serious concern being expressed by many of the 175 cattlemen attending the Beef Producers Information Seminar at Emporia.
Being On Time Important
” What time is it?” Mrs. Groom, our second grade teacher, asked when we were in the fourth grade during an all school assembly, as we were seated with our legs crossed in the chair. We quickly unfolded our legs and sat up square, feet on the floor.
Excitement Builds With Danger For Even Bigger Fifth Flint Hills Bull Blowout
The most dangerous sport participated in by man is getting even more treacherous. Unlike days of yesteryear, when rodeo bulls from the Southwest rangelands threw cowboys off largely due to sheer size, strength and male prowess, today’s bulls are bred with the sole purpose of bucking off cowboys.
Tractor, Truck Pull Saturday Evening South Of Holton
“Start your engines and get ready for excitement, fire and smoke fun for all.” That’s the welcome from Deb Dillner as she announced the Jackson County Tractor and Truck Pull scheduled Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex south of Holton. “The Jackson County Fair Association is hosting the tractor and truck pull […]
Beef Producers Information Seminar To Answer Cattlemen’s Concerns
While the cattle industry is experiencing the best times market wise ever, there are several issues of major concern to cattle producers.
Professional Rodeo Returning To North Topeka Featuring Array Of Special Attractions
With a meager beginning, hard work of committee members, combined with outstanding producers, a pen of quality livestock, along with cowboys, cowgirls and spectators alike have made The BIG 94.5 Country Topeka PRCA Rodeo a success in just two years.
Flint Hills beef fest celebrates grass cattle industry this weekend at Emporia
Cattlemen from throughout the Midwest will be gathering for The Flint Hills Beef Fest, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 22-24, at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia. “The Flint Hills Beef Fest was founded as an annual celebration of the grass cattle industry, offering cattlemen the opportunity to enter stocker cattle in a summer grazing competition, as […]