Entrepreneur Cattle Breeder, Leader Gene Raymond Passes Away Suddenly
The livestock industry has truly lost one its very best cattle breeders and business leaders. George E. “Gene” Raymond, 76, of Garnett, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett.
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Prominent Auctioneer, Horseman Charles Beatty Dies At Lyndon
Charles Beatty, 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home in Lyndon. He was well known throughout the country as an auctioneer and horseman.
Former Lyndon Implement Dealer Don Sloop Dies
Donald “Don” Sloop, 88, Lyndon, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Born January 28, 1930, at Lyndon, Don was the son of Lyle and Berneita Fanning Sloop.
Kansas Has New Secretary Of Agriculture
Citing his 38-year career with the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), incoming governor Laura Kelly announced Mike Beam as her choice to lead the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Mike Beam has been a hard worker to improve Kansas,” Kelly said. “At this time, his experience and knowledge will be critical to rebuilding our state and making […]
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Back In Home State, Harry Whitney Horsemanship Clinics Presented ‘From The Horse’s Point Of View’
Lots of miles and doggone nearly as many horses under his tutorship since Spud grew up north of Manhattan. While horses may have been his favorite, every critter on the family farm caught his attention, like it or not. In reality, they all liked Spud.
Energetic Enthusiasm To Tell Great Western Sport’s Entire Story Is Goal Of New Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas
“Go after life as if it’s something to be roped in a hurry before it gets away.” A 15-year-old cowgirl’s philosophy while definitely strong indication of her futuristic enthusiasm for rodeo.
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Topeka Farm Show Set For 30th Edition Next Week
The 2019 Topeka Farm Show will celebrate its 30th anniversary, January 8-9-10, at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, announced Brock Nelson from Tradexpos, event coordinator, Austin, Minnesota. “Our first show was in 1989, and we’ve grown to the use of three exhibit areas, nearly 275 companies, about 650 booths and added attractions that include daily horsemanship […]