Sussex Crosses and the Mighty Monarch Bull of Hereford Fame
J O Southard of Waverly journeyed to England to acquire a Hereford bull named Mighty Monarch from King George V, then bred cross cattle to create Sussex influenced stock. He reports Sussex crosses yield big boned, deep cattle with good feet, hardiness, and high quality carcass, and notes the two heifers and one steer he sold earlier outperformed peers in a feedlot.
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J. O. Southard
Waverly
England
George V
Kansas
Monarch
Southard
J. O
Jake
South
Big Jim
Vic Peak
Emporia
Peak
Sussex
Property Tax Reform Debate Draws Kansas Farm Bureau Leader
Kansas Farm Bureau president Ray Frisbie warns that proposed high minimum levies or a statewide property tax won’t solve school finance woes. He argues taxes come from income, not property alone, and cites farm income, tangible investments, and uneven effects across districts when a 20 mill minimum levy or similar plans are considered.
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Ray Frisbie
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas
Frisbie
Moscow
Mullinville
Kan
Reminded Of Dec Visit Work And Fun Cheese Meeting
The group met November 18 at Mrs. Raymond Gibson's home with 11 members and one guest, Mrs. Raymond Davis. Officer slate for 1972 elected: Gentner president, Drake vice president, Feay secretary treasurer, Heath man public relations, Gibson courtesy, McIntyre historian. Next Red Cross Bloodmobile is December 7, and the December meeting will be at Mrs. Bill Dick's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gibson
Raymond Davis
Lyndel Beauchamp
Charles Gentner
Harvey Drake
Terry Feay
Eugene Heathman
Kansas Swine Study Highlights State Pork Potential
A Kansas State University study suggests Kansas could become a leading hog state, ranking second to Indiana in pork price and in major feed costs with soymeal cheaper here. Research at K State’s swine station covers genetics environment, protein use, feed flavors, and pollution, stressing practical gains for producers while noting knowledge barriers among Kansas growers. Directors were elected for several counties and farm equipment advances from New Holland were noted.
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Joan Istas
R. H. Hines
Department of Animal Science and Industry
Kstate
Kansas
Indiana
Hines
Pork Producers Council
K-State
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