Better to rain than no hay
“The hay’s getting wet.” As upsetting as that remark might be when a shower comes on freshly mowed grass, it’s still better than what we were thinking a few weeks ago. Before the moisture started coming in most locales, serious concern was if there would be any grass, let alone hay to bale.
Utility vehicles rally across the prairie raising funds to benefit Emporia groups
“Green on the green” is one way to describe it. Even better might be “Green on green for green to most-worthwhile causes.” Whatever the terminology, nearly two dozen green utility vehicles matched colors with the glistening green Flint Hills prairie and raised green financial support for two worthwhile Emporia community endeavors.
Ways change with the times
“The best way to get there is to ride a horse.” That’s always been our philosophy, and one we’ve tried to follow. But, like the rest of the fast-paced-world, we end up driving a motorized vehicle most places we go. However, a strong appreciation remains in our heart for those who settled this country traveling […]
Lifetime fascination for Jerseys grows into internationally acclaimed dairy herd
Jerseys are cute little cows. Christy Ratliff didn’t say that. But, Jerseys are: “Huge. They’re not going away. Jersey cows are producing a lot of milk that is rich in fat and protein. They are more efficient. You just can’t find enough of them.”
Kansas High School Rodeo Association Finals this week in Topeka
The Kansas High School Rodeo Finals are returning to Topeka. After being at Hutchinson for several years, the yearend championship competition featuring the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls in all events at high school rodeos throughout the state last fall and this spring is schedule June 4 – 9, at the R.R. Domer Livestock Arena […]
Unique kickoff bull riding event draws spectator applause for tough competitors
“Resounding success” was the evaluation of spectators, contestants and promoters alike. That was following completion of the two-day kickoff DEL Motors Bull Riding Series hosted by Corey’s Country Corral in Grandview Plaza at Junction City. “Such a grand weekend we had all the excitement you could ask for. There were rank bulls mounted by cowboys […]
Most dairy cows produce more milk individually on fewest Kansas farms
Days of a Bossy in every farm barnyard are long gone. Milking cows was part of being a farmer a century ago, and as recent as a half century later, still most farming operations had a few cows to milk. Dairies specializing in milk production as the main agriculture enterprise expanded with most counties having […]
Good or bad, it’ll change
“Everything averages out in the end.” When things are going bad, and nothing can get any worse, it can. Yet, conditions almost always improve, or, at least, there’s light in the distant future.
‘Milkmaid’ at Fort Scott is excited ‘Leader’ For optimistic dairy industry
“There are a lot of exciting things on the forefront of the dairy industry. “We are promoting new things to increase healthy eating habits for children through the ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ program with the National Football League and fast food chains to incorporate milk and dairy products in diets.
Frightfulness Usually Unnecessary
“He’s scared of his own shadow.” There are those who seem that way, and we’ve sure ridden horses that became frightened at the slightest unusual sight or sound. Was little doubt, our mount would be the ugliest, thinnest, most scraped up and embarrassing horse there.