Crawford Livestock Market LLC to host World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier October 11

Crawford Livestock Market, LLC, 100 W Beech St., will host the first of three regional qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC). The western regional qualifying event will be October 11. Opening ceremonies will commence at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) with the awards ceremony to follow. A total of 36 contestants will compete for a top 10 placing, granting them a spot in the semi-finals for the 2020 WLAC at Dickson Regional…

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K-State Swine Day set for Nov. 21

Annual event focuses on increasing profitability, mitigating risk in swine industry MANHATTAN, Kan. – Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day, planned for Thursday, Nov. 21. “Swine Day incorporates the latest K-State research information on feed, pig livability, management, and disease mitigation,” said Mike Tokach, University Distinguished Professor and swine extension specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “We highlight thought leaders from the U.S. and Canada on threats…

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