From 4-H Project to historic ranch, Wildcat Creek fast becomes recognized top red angus operation
Ssince the writing of this article, Wildcat Creek Ranch has since been dispersed. “Our children are actually the ones responsible for starting our Red Angus herd.” While that’s not real uncommon, few if any operations have grown as rapidly in size and quality as Wildcat Creek Ranch of Peabody. Clarifying initial remark, owner Klee Robert Watchous (whose […]
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Dedicated practice makes 15-year-old calf roper champion in major rodeo circuit, as kickoff to professional future
“I rope every day. I like to rope all day. “Sometimes I’ll rope and tie 100 calves a day. Other times I may rope five or ten. Then, I go to rodeos and roping jackpots every weekend.” That sounds like lots of practice and hard work, but it has paid off for rodeo champion Cooper […]
More profitable not to have a job
“Unemployment checks are better than working for a living.” Many would argue that is impossible, but we’ve had several people with personal experience verify such in recent days. One coworker had been without work, collecting government pay, for nearly nine months, and his conscience got the best of him, evidently.
Helping youth is main objective of Club Lamb producer
“We do a lot to help the kids learn more about the care and showing of their lambs.” Kevin Harris of Harris Show Lambs at Abilene explained the importance of not only producing quality lambs and selling them as 4-H projects, but to him it is most essential to follow through with assistance to the […]
Creation unmatched by devices
The world got along fine before computers, cell phones, e-mail and “things” so many think are “essential.” Our business success, too, seems to depend on these modern conveniences, as we truly have hundreds of daily correspondences. Much of the e-mail is deleted, but we also get considerable valuable information. One that we’ve gotten before struck […]
New Website Helps Match High School And Junior College Rodeo Cowboys And Cowgirls With Best Rodeo Universities
“A new website is available for high school and junior college rodeo contestants searching for their next level of education where they can be a rodeo team member,” according to Suzan Adams, Junction City, secretary of the Kansas High Rodeo Association. Purpose of the site, www.rodeorecruiting.com, is to provide a central location where rodeo athletes […]
Enthusiastic Rossville Breeders find strong demand for their ‘spots’
Spots are a family deal. It’s been that way for three generations, and enthusiasm of the breeders indicates the tradition will continue much longer. That’s the Spot hog business for Larry and Sheri Wehner and their son, Joe, at Wehner Farms near Rossville.
friendships remain forever
“Mentors have lifetime influence.” Fortunately, we’ve had a number, and memories overflow of one who has been most inspirational. Dr. Dell Allen was honored recently as “Stockman of the Year” at Kansas State University. It was especially notable during the recognition at Manhattan that Dell made the same impression on all of his students, and […]