Results Told From Annual Rodeo At Kansas State University
It’s in the books, and recorded as one of the best in 67 years. “That’s the 58th K-State Rodeo, and the 67th year of rodeos at Kansas State University in Manhattan,” calculated Beth McQuade, advisor for the K-State Rodeo Club, event sponsor. “We had 422 contestants enter the recent 2014 K-State Rodeo representing the Central Plains […]
Paxico First Friday Antique & Art Walk Promises Fun And Educational Time For All
“The Antique Road Show” is coming to Paxico. Well, not quite, but almost. And, what better place to host one if it were than Paxico, Kansas, America, featuring a two block main street filled with antique shops. “Actually, it’s the Paxico First Friday Antique & Art Walk, Friday, March 7, in the heart of the historic Paxico Antique […]
Third 580 WIBW Farm Profit Conference Of 2014 Is Wednesday Evening At Paxico
There’s still time to sign-up to attend and sponsor the third Farm Profit Conference sponsored this year by the 580 WIBW Farm Department. “In cooperation with the Wabaunsee County Extension Service, our next Farm Profit Conference is Wednesday evening, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, just north of Paxico,” announced Kelly Lenz, longtime 580 WIBW […]
Topeka Farm Show Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 580 WIBW As Sponsor
It’s in the history books. For 25 years, the Topeka Farm Show has been a major event attracting farmers and ranchers from throughout the Midwest to Kansas’ capital city to see the latest innovations in the state and nation’s most essential industry. “Our silver anniversary show, featuring 550 booths representing more than 300 companies from […]
Topeka Farm Show To Celebrate Silver Anniversary At Expocentre This Week
It’s silver anniversary time. “That’s the 25th annual edition of the Topeka Farm Show this week, Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 7-8-9, at the Kansas Expocentre,” announced Steve Guenther, of Tradexpos, show producers from Austin, Minnesota. “Again, and for the 25th year, 580 WIBW is proud to be cooperating with the Topeka Farm Show, and the […]
‘The Inside Story’ On Controversial Issues Facing The Horse Industry
Now: “The rest of the story.” Perhaps, one should say: “The whole story.” Or, maybe, “Things that haven’t been reported entirely truthfully concerning all aspects of issues facing the horse industry.” As seemingly with many controversial subjects, those reporting on highly debatable matters sometimes don’t get all of the information, fail to keep facts straight, […]
Ranch Traditions Carry Into Following Generations’ Life And Rodeo Successes
The Flint Hills are the perfect ‘big back yard’ to develop life skills and build champion cowboys and cowgirls while doing it. “God knew I needed a ‘big back yard,’ and I was fortunate to be born into a ranch family to learn and live the great life it offers,” recognized Heather (Huntington) Fuesz (pronounced […]
Old World Bluestem Serious Invader Of Native Kansas Grasslands
Native grasslands are being invaded by yet another menace. Some would contend this intruder is one of its own, and it truly does seem to be. As a surprise to most unaware cattle producers, what is simply called Old World Bluestem is becoming an increasing problem, while reducing stocking capacity in pasturelands across northeast Kansas. […]