Life on a Farm Through a Teenager's Eyes
A farm teen describes country living as peaceful and free from crowds. She enjoys horses and outdoor work while noting winters are harsh and that town visits are limited in summer and especially winter. She helps with animals, fencing, and house chores and hopes to raise sheep and farm long term.
Beaf Referendum Vote Nears In Neosho County
In Neosho County 287 beef owners signed for the July 5-15 Beef Referendum. The plan would tax cattle sellers 30 cents per $100 for research and promotion if approved nationally, with a two thirds majority and 50 percent turnout required for passage.
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US ‘Department of Agriculture
Neosho County
Glen Neely
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Erie
Neely
Steers rally at East Central Kansas Angus preview
Members of the East Central Kansas Junior Angus Association host their annual preview show July 1 at the Anderson County Fairgrounds Garnett. Cattle arrive by 2 30 p m with judging at 2 30 p m annual meeting at 4 p m dinner at 5 p m and fitting demonstration at 7 p m prior to the show. Breeded and owned heifer final. Contact Kurt Rabb R 3 Topeka 66608 for entries or information.
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East Central
Kansas
Junior Angus Association
Anderson County Fairgrounds
Garnett
Kurt Rabb
Topeka
Kansas Junior Angus Show at Riley County Fairgrounds
The Kansas Junior Angus Association hosts the steer and heifer show and state showmanship contest July 15 16 at Riley County Fairgrounds Manhattan Steers and heifers arrive by 5 p.m. July 15 The show starts 8 a.m. July 16 Special premiums include 100 for the champion bred and owned heifer A barbecue dance and annual meeting follow Friday July 15 Two showmanship winners advance to the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest July 30 in Louisville Kentucky Contact Karen Ericson Fort Scott 66701.
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Kansas
Riley County Fairgrounds
Manhattan
Joel Lewis
Larned
Fairgrounds
Louisville
Kent
Pseudorabies panic hits Kansas hog industry and fairs
Dr. Lowell Breeden warns that pseudorabies, a deadly swine virus, has affected about 30 herds across 14 Kansas counties. He urges herd blood testing and fair-entry requirements, notes high mortality in piglets and abortions in sows, and mentions a vaccine trial and a national control program.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Lowell Breeden
Kansas State University Extension
Drganostic Laboratory
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Luann Heisman
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Mike Moran
Don Angleton
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Chanute
Chanute Livestock Market
Phil Welch
Zenndale Ratliff
Zenn Dale Ratliff
RCA
Black & White Tv
E. Main
Chanute TV
A&h Body Shop
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Lyle
John
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