‘State Fair’ livestock show draws nearly 200 4-Hers

Organizers laud Kansans’ resilience in hosting annual event HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There were no amusement rides filling the background noise, no smells of food filling the air, nor a steady buzz of people passing by. But for about 200 youth, the show – that is, the Kansas State Fair – did go on. In what was dubbed as the 2020 Kansas State Fair Special Edition, a couple hundred 4-H members got together this…

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Proper Cow Culling is Important to Your Business

 Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Cull cows represent approximately 20% of the gross income of any commercial cow operation. Cull beef cows represent 10% of the beef that is consumed in the United States. Therefore, ranchers need to make certain that cow culling is done properly and profitably. Selling cull cows when they will return the most income to the rancher requires knowledge about cull cow health and body condition. Proper cow culling…

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