Top steer earns best carcass honor at Franklin County fair
Diane Yeamans reports Jana Dunbar of rural Richmond led in a judging of 17 steers at Stinson's Processing. Dunbar's crossbred weighed 1265 on the hoof and 818 carcass, graded choice minus with a large ribeye and low fat. Clayton Bledsoe's steer won grand championship. Jill Weigand and others posted top carcass results as Schafer explains leaner beef trends and varied consumer fat concerns.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Franklin County
Jana Dunbar
Richmond
Stinson
Dave Brenner
Dave Schafer
Kansas State University
Bob Bozworth
Steve Haight
Stinson’s
Kansas City
Dunbar
Clayton Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Jill Weigand
Michael Hoyt
Melissa Hoyt
Jeremy Kay
Lisa Claerhout
Kay
Schafer
Carden Pecan Company Reaches 100th From the Land of Kansas
Carden Pecan Company of Chetopa becomes the 100th business registered with the Kansas State Board of Agriculture From the Land of Kansas program. The firm, known for native Kansas pecans, employs about 40 people in November and December harvest season. Nuts are widely sold to groups for fund-raisers alongside products like apple cider and barbecue sauce.
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Carden Pecan Company
Chetopa
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Carden
SBA Loan Spurs 60 Local Jobs Amid Rural Shift
Franklin County gained 60 jobs through SBA loan programs in 1986 with loans to Rigid Farm Ottawa area auto shops and construction firms. The SBA chief in Kansas City notes small business creates most new jobs and will drive future employment, while programs assist minorities veterans women and ROE corps.
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Franklin County
U.S. Small Business Administration
Miami County
Rigid Farm
Richmond
Paola
B & G Auto Supply
Fritts
Hendricks and Clark
Lantis Construction Co
Ottawa
Gene Bahr
SBA
Kasnas City
Service Corps
Crown Sells 203 Farms in Farm Credit Listing
Crown Realty Inc has sold 203 farms totaling 30 556 acres for Farm Credit Services in the past year. Crown was chosen in July 1986 as exclusive listing agent for Franklin, Anderson, Miami and Linn Counties. The program aims to remove land from Farm Credit Services ownership and restore individual ownership. Crown sold 203 of 213 farms listed from July 15 1986 to July 15 1987.
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Crown Realty, Inc
S. Main
Crown
Franklin
Anderson
Miami
Linn Counties
Farm Credit Services
DIRECT Service Helps Businesses
DIRECT stands for Development Informational Referral, Coordination and Training. Kansas State University officials say DIRECT links callers to extension experts, helping them start new ventures, market products, or solve regulatory or tax questions. County agents or 1-532-7987 connect with Janice Ballew and EJ Sisk to obtain needed resources and follow up on outcomes.
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Direct
Sonny”’ Sisk
Cooperative Extension Service
Sisk
Kansas State University
Janice Ballew
Kansas Hay Directory seeks suppliers for 12th edition
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture Marketing Division invites hay producers and dealers to join the 12th annual Kansas Hay Directory listing name, address, phone, hay type, bale size and quality. Past editions credited $850,000 in sales. survey shows strong out of state inquiries. Deadline Aug 20, 1986, for 1987 directory. 1985 survey noted high interest and lab analysis options.
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Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Eldon Fastrup
9Th St. Topeka
Kan
Mary Kay selects Rebecca S. Kruger for top honor
Rebecca S. Kruger of Ottawa earned a place on the Consultant Court of Personal Sales at Mary Kay Cosmetics 24th annual national seminar. She joined Mary Kay in November 1985 and received the gold and diamond ring for the highest achievement in the organization.
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Rebecca S. Kruger
Ottawa
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Kruger
Mary Kay
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Hickory
By Ace Reid
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Nccc Expo
Chanute
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NCCC
Hero 2000
TSI
Tulsa
Oklo
Rebecca
Wellsville
JD Feed Mill
John Deere
Kill Brothers
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