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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.
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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 […]
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Kansas Teenage Cowboys And Cowgirls Qualify For National High School Rodeo Finals
Fourteen high school rodeos from the state’s border to border north, south, east and west climaxed Saturday evening, June 8, at the Kansas High School Rodeo Finals in Topeka. Following two go-rounds, a short go-round and a finals event at the yearend championship competition, eleven high school age cowboys and cowgirls collected event titles, according […]