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Agriculture a way of life for VenJohn
Published 6/8/2009 in Beef Empire Days-Industry
By MONICA SPRINGER
Marcy VenJohn learned many things while growing up on her family's farm near Pierceville.
She knows how to change the oil on a tractor or car, drive a combine and rely on herself. She's been involved in the agriculture industry her wh ...
Technique key in Cattle Working Contest
Published 5/30/2009 in Beef Empire Days-Industry
BY MONICA SPRINGER
Feedlot cowboys and cowgirls gathered beneath the grandstands at the Finney County Fairgrounds on Friday afternoon to hear some advice from the Beef Empire Days Cattle Working Contest judges.
Don't stress out the calf, judges Mel Metz ...
Skills on display
Published 5/29/2009 in Beef Empire Days-Industry
By SHAJIA AHMAD
When people hear what Bart Benton does for a living — rise before the sun to round up sick heifers — the cowboy said they're sometimes taken aback.
"They're surprised at the actual fact that we ride horses. It's like they expect it to be do ...
In the eyes of the judges
Published 5/28/2009 in Beef Empire Days-Industry
By STEPHANIE FARLEY
It might have appeared to someone not paying much attention Wednesday that Marcine Moldenhauer was just standing in a pen full of cattle.
Look a little closer, though, and one could see Moldenhauer's eyes moving from one steer to anothe ...
Catching up on trends part of appeal for working cowboy
Published 5/26/2009 in Beef Empire Days-Industry
By STEPHANIE FARLEY
Midwest Feeders, north of Ingalls, sells itself as being located "in the heart of the cattle feeding industry of Kansas.
"Located in an area known for plentiful grain and aggressive packer competition, we are positioned to provide you ...
Read More BeefEmpireDays/Industry Articles
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- Industry insiders: Judging cattle a guessing game - 5/26/2009
- Carcass Show yields quality - 6/1/2009
- Amateurs test their judging skills - 5/28/2009
- Carcass judge Seibert wins Hopkins Award - 6/1/2009
- BED Steer Trial Auction a gamble - 5/30/2009
- Research responds to producers' needs - 5/28/2009
- Feedyard Challenge picks best breeders, best carcasses - 5/28/2009
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