Farmland Values Go Higher Despite Interest Rate Increases
“Strong commodity prices are creating opportunities for farmers to profit despite the risks posed by drought and higher production costs.” That’s according to the Ag Finance Update last week from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.
Rural Messenger Writers as Cartoon
Look what someone sent to the office! One of our readers drew this. We will get it framed for the office. You are what makes the Rural Messenger so special. We appreciate you all so much, Wishing you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Thanks for sticking with us this last year. Anita Stucky Jennifer Long Tammie Hoeme
Christmas Is An Important Birthday Party
“Remember the reason for the season.” The comment has often been repeated, but in reality, who has given much thought to what it means?
Kansas Cowboy Becomes World Renown Claiming Professional Rodeo Championship
“Jess Pope is the world’s champion bareback bronc rider.” While his hometown Waverly in Coffey County, Kansas, only has a population of 574, Jess Pope is now recognized worldwide.
Typically Called ‘Founder,’ Laminitis Is Extremely Complicated Horse Foot Problem
“Laminitis is a very complex problem in horses.” That is much more complicated than just overfeeding or overdrinking cold water when hot.
Horses Promenade For Christmas
“There’s no parade quite like the Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade at Lawrence.” Annually, on the first Saturday in December, the parade was started to highlight Lawrence’s historic Eldridge Hotel in 1993. It has grown to a nationally recognized all horsepower event kicking off the holiday season.
Stressful Times During Holidays Can Be Reduced
“To give up oneself, think of others, and bring happiness to others” is defined as the true meaning of Christmas. “Christmas is to be a time for Christian renewal and family joy, but stress and depression can take that away.”
Records Broken By World Champion Cowboys At National Finals Rodeo
Stetson Wright capped the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) at Las Vegas setting three world records before 17,788 spectators. Wright set the single-season Professional Rodeo Cowboys (PRCA) earnings record of $927,940. He claimed the all-around single season record of $758,829.
Teenage Eureka Cowboy Champion At National Finals Youth Roping Event
Cash Fuesz, Eureka, won Vegas Stars 19 and under tie-down roping during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Son of Corey and Heather Fuesz, Cash roped against 50 young cowboys from several states including Hawaii.
Northeast Kansas Small Area Group Honors Top Riders For Show Season
Highpoint riders in the nine-show season of the Northeast Kansas Area Small Area Group (NEKSAG) were honored at a yearend banquet in Valley Falls. Julie Hetherington, points keeper, announced the honorees.