(TOPEKA) – The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) joined together with NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff; Merck Animal Health and Kansas State University (KSU) to host a regional Stockmanship & Stewardship clinic in Leavenworth, Kansas recently. Nearly 110 producers representing 10 states across the Midwest as well as Australia registered for the three-day event.
Kincheloe’s Inc. was honored to promote Kansas agriculture and facilitate visits to Pratt County farmers with 15 AGCO engineering, sales and production management representatives last month. On June 14, individuals from the United States, Germany, Italy, Brazil and South Africa stopped by the Kincheloe’s business at 10517 N. Hwy. 281, Pratt, where sales manager Eugene Stotts served as a local host and tour guide for agriculture representatives wanting to see modern farm equipment in use.
Pratt’s Skaggs Ace Hardware kicked off its “big 100- year party” Friday, July 1, with free giveaways for customers, sales throughout the store and showing off a fresh coat of paint and new store history plaque.
One of the greatest issues cattle owners face is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), a complex condition that can affect cattle of any age and breed. In North America, BRD is the leading cause of illness and death in cattle production systems, according to Dr.
WOODS COUNTY, Okla. – The hammer dropped Tuesday evening shortly after 6 p.m. on five farms totaling 640 acres that were offered for sale in an online auction event. Results of the auction prove strong values continue for agricultural land in rural areas of northwest Oklahoma despite marginal crop yields, higher input costs and rising interest rates. Investing in agricultural land continues to be one of the safest places to park your money in times of inflation and economic uncertainty.
The annual Hathaway reunion, families of the 12 children of the late John William and Reno Hathaway was held June 25, 2022 at the I.O.O.F. Lodge in St.
A new organization has been formed in Stafford County under Kansas law that supports addicted persons in recovery to stabilize their lives. Grace Walk, Inc. is the new 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
For the week of June 20th - June 26th, your Pratt Police Department responded to and investigated the following: 70 calls for service, resulting in 13 Misdemeanor and 2 Felony investigations, making 4 arrests. Officers responded to 5 traffic collisions and conducted 146 traffic stops. Additionally, 2 officers attended court hearings.
Pratt Elks Lodge #1451 marked 100 years on June 20, 2022, and is planning their centennial celebration for August 6 with a dinner, program, and dance. Pratt Elks received its charter June 20, 1922, and was sponsored by the Hutchinson, Kansas Elks lodge.
Since Heather Holaday, nurse practitioner, has completed advanced training in wound care, she now provides all treatment in this specialty at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital. Previously, Holaday worked side-by-side with Kelly Miller, advanced practice registered nurse certified in wound care.