Old World Bluestem Invasion Of Native Grasslands Topic Of Miltonvale Meeting December 5
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.
Yearend United Rodeo Association Champions Crowned Following 50th Finals Rodeo
It was a time of celebrating, reminiscing and great Western action and entertainment when cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Midwest came to Topeka recently. “The 50th yearend finals of the United Rodeo Association drew the stiffest competition ever from nine states and was deemed a huge success from every angle,” verified Muff McGee, association […]
Farmers’ Best Friend Retires His Writings For Nation’s Most Essential Industry
The most profound spokesman for farmers has rested his pen. That is an understatement. One of the most knowledgeable, straight-forward spokespersons for farm and ranch profitably, land, water and air conservation, livestock rights, and still the proudest American, genuinely concerned for its future, yet with the utmost wisdom, love for family, life and the deepest […]
Year End United Rodeo Association Champions Crowned Following 50th Finals Rodeo
It was a time of celebrating, reminiscing and great Western action and entertainment when cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Midwest came to Topeka recently. “The 50th year end finals of the United Rodeo Association drew the stiffest competition ever from nine states and was deemed a huge success from every angle,” verified Muff McGee, […]
Feed Yard Operator Credited For Working To Improve Beef Industry Profitability
Warren Weibert, a 1969 graduate of Kansas State University, was recently honored as the 2013 K-State Animal Sciences & Industry Distinguished Alumnus. Growing up on a family farm near Durham, Weibert insisted: “Cattle have been my life. I’ve always known feeding cattle was what I wanted to do.”
Christmas Package Drawing To Raise Donations For Flint Hills Rodeo Souvenir Building
“The best way to remember is with a souvenir.” Everybody knows that, and the most memorable times for many is when they go to the rodeo. “Officials of the Flint Hills Rodeo Association know that, too, and in nearly 77 years of annual rodeo action, there have been plenty of souvenirs from our annual rodeo […]
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. […]
Violent Sunrays Facial Hazard
“Those cheeks are plump and red enough to be Santa Claus.” Nobody made that comment that we heard, but it was probably thought by many who saw us at that recent banquet. Certainly, a photograph taken of us in a small group revealed even bigger and much redder cheeks than usual, and they’ve always carried […]