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Industry loses two legends
A pair of industry legends passed away recently. W.D. Farr, 97, patriarch of an internationally known family cattle-feeding enterprise recognized for...
Environmental honors
Regional award winners vying for top honors in the 2007 National Environmental Stewardship Award Program have been announced. Now in its 17th year, the...
Choosing The Stocker Business
Like the cattle they grow, this year's National Stocker Award finalists share some similarities. Namely, each adds value to mismanaged cattle, presenting...
John Brethour passes
Noted Kansas State University (KSU) animal scientist John Brethour passed away May 29 at his home. Named among the BEEF Top 40 by BEEF magazine in 2004,...
BIF Recognizes Top Genetic Contributors
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, this week, is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its founding. Among the presentations and festivities, BIF presented a number of awards. ...
Industry's Innovators
When conversations turn to the accomplishments of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), the common denominator cited for its success is the organization's...
Story of a cowboy hero
Public interest in the 6-ft. snowstorm that hit Southeast Colorado this winter has melted away with the coming of warmer temps, but the difficulties for...
Cowboy theme park
Wild West World, a $30-million theme park celebrating the American cowboy, is set to open May 17 just north of Wichita, KS. Featuring 24 rides, the theme park...
From Our Columnists
Advocate or Perish
"While the affluent nations can certainly afford to adopt ultra low-risk positions toward new advances in agricultural science and technology, and pay...
Don't Market Like 2008
Many ranchers' first inclination in marketing their 2009 calves is to base it on their 2008 calf crop experiences. That could be a serious mistake...
No Silver Bullet
I was so impressed with Richard Roth's letter to the editor that I thought it deserved some follow-up...
