Beachner Bros. Livestock named WRCA World Champions By Donna Sullivan, to Haywire’s Justin Peter- night, and were slapped Editor son for Top Hand, with Ty with a loping penalty in the Kansas was well-repre- Swiler of Beachner Bros. branding, an event Calvin sented at the 23rd Working earning Reserve Top Hand. says they would have oth- Ranch Cowboys Associa- And it wasn’t just the erwise won. They did win tion World Championship cowboys earning recog- the team penning and wild Ranch Rodeo, held No- nition. Little Tee J Paul, cow milking events. Cal- vember 9-11 in Amarillo, ridden by Cody Kendall vin said his favorite event Texas. Seven teams hailed of Beachner Bros. was is the wild cow milking from the Sunflower State named Top American where, after roping the cow, out of the 22 that competed: Quarter Horse and Top the cowboys must squeeze Stock Ranch/Felt Ranch of WCRR Horse and Reserve enough milk into a Bud- Redfield; Lonesome Pine Top WCRR Horse went to weiser bottle for the judge Ranch, Cedar Point; Rob- Playboys Ten Eagle, ridden to be able to pour out, then bins Ranch/Keith Cattle by Andy Jones of Haywire get the rope off the cow’s Co., Cottonwood Falls; Cattle Co. neck to get a qualifying Broken H Ranch/Hebb Cat- The Beachner Bros. time. And it’s not called tle Co., Fall River; Eight team has a history that “wild cow” milking for Over Quarter Circle/Stin- goes back to when the boys nothing – these aren’t doc- son Ranch, Minneapolis; rode in junior rodeos to- ile Holsteins waiting to be Beachner Bros. Livestock, gether. Transitioning to relieved of their cargo. Erie and Haywire Cattle riding with, and competing Other events included Co., El Dorado. When the against, adults was a bit Ranch Bronc Riding, which final results were tallied, daunting for the youngsters, was won by Justin Peter- three of them occupied the according to Calvin, who son of Haywire Cattle Co., top four positions. said all they ever wanted to Stray Gathering, and Team As the dust settled Beachner Brothers Livestock turned in a time of 41.17 seconds during the Wild do was rodeo and work on Branding, which was also Beachner Bros. Livestock the ranch. “The only real won by Haywire. Cow Milking on Friday’s go-around at the 23rd World Championship Ranch Ro- of Erie was named World challenge was convincing All the hard work, Champion, which accord- deo. Photo by Shaie Williams them kids that the speed aches and pains, bumps ing to the team’s patriarch, vin Kendall. “Even when won it.” had earned top honors. The would come later, and the and bruises are worth it for came as a bit of a sur- they announced it, my wife But it was Calvin, his Reserve Champion team rest would, too,” Calvin re- these cowboys as they go prise. “We knew we were thought they were wrong. sons Cody and Caden, and was Haywire Cattle Com- flected. He recalled their home to their ranches. Out up there, but didn’t think She was figuring it up, and Ty Swiler, who Calvin says pany of El Dorado made first year to compete in Am- of the spotlight, with no we’d won it,” said Cal- thought another team had is like another son, who up of Andy Jones, Callie arillo when the three boys fans to cheer them on, they Jones, Randy Jones, Justin weren’t old enough to sport put those skills to work day Peterson, Jake Peterson and Budweiser’s sponsorship in and day out; practicing Clint Bohner. Coming in logo on their shirts. Caden for next year, while getting 4th was Broken H Ranch/ was a senior in high school, their jobs done. Hebb Cattle Co. of Fall Cody was a freshman and But for now, Calvin is River with Bayle Hebb, Ty a junior at Ft. Scott. happy to relish the victory. Tiffany Hebb, Chris Potter, It wasn’t smooth sailing “I’m probably the happiest Cliff Hall, Brock Hall and for the team to get to the father in the world right Josh Lilley in the saddle top spot in this year’s event. now,” he said. “And I feel for them. They took a no-time in the like I’m the luckiest.” Individual honors went stray gathering the first

Justin Peterson, Jake Peterson, Clint Bohrren and Andy Jones of Haywire Cattle Company finished Satruday night’s go around in the Wild Cow Milking with a 2nd place time of 37.71 at the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo held Broken H Ranch/Hebb Cattle Co. of Fall River get their calves penned in the in Amarillo. Photo by Shaie Williams team penning event. Photo by Dan Hubbell The fruits of Fairchild: book shares history of U.S. crops By Lucas Shivers global agent of the USDA. In the 1880s, Fairchild nourished on his way back thousand of them to Wash- were not native to the U.S., As part of Science Com- He visited more than fifty meet Alfred Wallace, a con- to Washington,” said Stone. ington where they were but date palms became pro- munication Week in Man- countries in the 1890s in temporary of Charles Dar- “These plant starts were prepared and sent to trop- ductive thanks to the trans- hattan, more than 150 peo- search of thousands of win, who had been on the bred and gave new life to ical regions in the south- formative power of Fair- ple attended a book signing foods to enrich American other side of the planet, said the successful citrus indus- ern U.S. in the late 1890s. child’s work of giving life and presentation with au- agriculture. As a K-State Stone. try in California.” Within two decades, scien- to the ag economy. thor Daniel Stone on No- alumnus and Manhattan “This formative meet- On another trip to the tists and chefs cross-bred In Germany, he searched vember 6 at the Flint Hills native, Fairchild was a bot- ing was so inspiring that western coast of South and made the avocado even for hops with more diplo- Discovery Center. anist who introduced foods it fueled his entire life of America, Fairchild arrived more popular.” macy. He found pears and “Can you imagine life to the American plate and adventure to see the rich in Chile where he found a In Bagdad, Fairchild persimmons in Hong Kong without the diverse Amer- diet. flora, taste the wild fruits whole series of new crops saw the crossroads of the and new varieties of wasa- ican crops of avocados, “What we eat is a story and experience the whole like one called the ‘alligator Silk Road trade routes. He bi from Japan. The USDA mangoes, kale, soybeans of so many factors,” said world,” he said. pear’ or avocado. Avocados went from indiscriminate even commissioned water- or seedless grapes?” asked Stone. “We eat about 1% Fairchild found a job had been in Mexico and hunting to a more method- color artists to paint the vi- Stone. “The story of David of the possible fruits in the with the USDA in Washing- the southern U.S. but with- ical approach. Fairchild brance of these new crops. Grandison Fairchild, con- world like bananas and ton, D.C. Then he landed a out a commercially viable asked farmers about sun Personally, he married sidered the father of global- apples because of a series position with the Smithso- product. and soil. He’d take advice the daughter of Alexander ized agriculture and a culi- of qualities to eat, keep nian Institute in Italy. On “Fairchild found a su- and research notes before Graham Bell in 1903 and nary visionary, influences and taste. There are many the steamship over the At- perior product with thick- sending products back. later hired other younger us today.” ‘greatest hits’ of new vari- lantic, Fairchild met a rich er skin, creamier insides, Fairchild introduced men who carried out explo- The Food Explorer is the eties of crops from around Chicago funder who invest- smaller stone pits and bet- more than 20 varieties of ration work. story of Fairchild, a special the world because of Fair- ed in his future travels. ter shapes,” said Stone. dates back to the U.S. from • Cont. on page 3 child.” “The two of them to- “Packed in mud, he sent a the Middle East. Dates Stone is a writer for Na- gether combined a spirit of tional Geographic, News- friendship and funding,” week and The Daily Beast said Stone. on environmental science, Fairchild started to trav- agriculture and botany el the world to pick out based in Washington D.C. fruits, vegetables and plants He also teaches environ- to increase opportunities mental policy at Johns for American agriculture Hopkins University. with new products and After growing up in Los commodities. Angeles, Stone spent his Searching for New youth in California fields of Fruits peach orchards and straw- In his first assignment, berries before moving to Fairchild traveled Europe the east coast. to find citrus trees. After Beginning the taking a photograph of a Adventure village, he was arrested by As the main subject of local officials who thought the presentation, Fairchild he was a military spy. After came to Manhattan as a they let him go, Fairchild ten-year-old when his fa- darted into a citrus grove ther, George, become the and took three cuttings and The Food Explorer author Daniel Stone shares about David Fairchild’s culinary third president of Kansas three fruits. ambition to transform the U.S. from a blank agricultural canvas to the a diverse State Agricultural College “Fairchild stuck the cut- food system in the 1890s. The event was hosted by the Flint Hills Discovery in 1879. tings into potatoes to be Center in Manhattan. 2

Page 2 Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 clothes by hand, cooked terbelts were planted in as fence posts, withered events and future needs in skillets full of fried chick- Kansas and other Great lifeless wheat and corn their proper perspectives. en and managed to raise Plains states. After years and starving livestock on To avoid doing so will and nurture a family of droughts and rain fi- barren pastures. blind us to involvement under sometimes nearly nally began falling again, Yes, with knowledge, and participation in much impossible conditions. ponds dotted the land- education, patience, un- larger efforts extending They are the ones who scape holding this pre- derstanding and hard throughout a long span of wove the fabric that serves cious resource. Landown- work and Mother Nature’s time. Protect and Enhance as the yardstick for our ers learned to make the ability to heal herself, Incidentally, a new, By John Schlageck, as discovery, success and new and dynamic future. water walk and not run, the rich, fertile land re- modern twist may be Kansas Farm Bureau progress. What happened with these conserving this water for covered. Throughout this nothing more than an old There’s an old saying When Mom and Dad early pioneers has a di- livestock and sometimes renaissance of the land, theme or something com- that goes something like were alive, we sometimes rect bearing on our pres- for thirsty crops. farmers and ranchers ing around after having this: Sometimes you must visited cemeteries in rural ent successes and failures. Terraces snaked their learned that stewardship gone around. After all, look back on where you’ve Kansas and Missouri to One such winning way across thousands of of the soil, water and human history is com- been to know where you’re pay homage to relatives story revolves around the miles of farmland hold- other resources is in the prised of human ideas. going. Being an ardent stu- and friends. Below the strides agriculture and its ing soil and water in best interest of us all. And incidentally, nearly dent of history, I believe it headstones rested the re- people have made in the place where it belonged. Without question, agri- all ideas are timeless, just definitely has its place in mains of men in our fam- interests of conservation. Soil-stopping strip crop- culture has yet to receive waiting to be dusted off, our society today. ily who spent their lives Not everything that has ping created patterns and credit for what it has done reshaped and used again. Whenever I take a planting and harvesting happened in conservation reduced wind erosion. to protect and to enhance John Schlageck is a lead- road trip across Kansas behind sweating teams of can be limited to the last Slowly but surely con- the landscape and for its ing commentator on agri- or some other destination horses, butchering hogs 20 or 30 years. Many of the servation measures con- willingness to change and culture and rural Kansas. across our great land, I on bitterly cold days and innovations in conserva- tinued to slow the soil improve the few mistakes Born and raised on a diver- often stop along the way teaching new sons about tion began taking shape in erosion gorilla that had it has made. sified farm in northwestern to read historical mark- the soil. the years after the Dirty stomped across the High It is important for all Kansas, his writing reflects ers. They include details Also, down there were Thirties, nearly 90 years Plains leaving in its wake of us to understand what a lifetime of experience, about battles, pestilence the remains of women who ago. gullies the size of automo- has happened in the past knowledge and passion. and devastation as well collected eggs, washed Thousands of shel- biles, drifts of soil as high so we can place present Study: Genetically engineered corn may help offset effects of climate change Count Kansas State set the effects of higher corn producers were first Tack noted the study said. “Previous work that will change for an average University agricultur- temperatures and other adopting varieties with looked at corn yields from I was part of with Jayson growing season.” al economist Jesse Tack weather impacts. these improved traits – 1981 through 2015 in eight Lusk at Purdue Universi- The full study is avail- among those who recog- These and other tech- that certainly held true. states and 500 counties. ty and Nathan Hendricks able online at http:// nize unique challenges nologies “may be a fruitful Tack said the study showed Then, looking at climatic at K-State suggested that iopscience.iop.org/ar- created by the world’s ris- strategy for counter-bal- yield trends increased by conditions for those same if you don’t control for ticle/10.1088/1748-9326/ ing demand for food and ancing climate change,” nearly 70 percent during years, the researchers weather, you get that an- aae9b8. changing climates across according to the research- the rapid adoption period, built trend lines that gave swer really wrong.” the globe. ers. Recently developed from approximate gains of them a better idea of how Tack noted the current Kansas State to Tack and Ariel Or- genetic engineering tech- 0.94 percent per year prior weather conditions affect- study assumes average get half of campus tiz-Bobea of Cornell Uni- niques, such as CRISPR, to 1996 to 1.6 percent af- ed yields before and after weather during the grow- versity recently published are likely to play a large terward. adoption of GE corn. ing season and acknowl- energy from a study in the journal, En- role moving forward. “It’s really convenient “The reason it got in- edged that technology wind farm vironmental Research Let- Tack said there is more when you have (a crop) teresting is because if you alone is not the answer to (AP) – Kansas State Uni- ters, looking at the impact work to be done to under- that is highly produced had a string of good-weath- increasing yields in chang- versity officials estimate of climate change on corn stand potential effects in the U.S. across a wide er events coinciding with ing climates. Producers that half of the Manhattan yields in eight Midwestern with other agricultural range of locations and the adoption of the GE tend to adjust their man- campus will be powered by states. crops and in countries been produced for a long crop, and you didn’t con- agement strategies based wind by 2020. The study shows pretty where GE crops are ac- time,” Tack said. “That trol for those factors in on weather or other cli- University officials re- clearly that corn varieties cepted. gives us a big enough data your analysis, you might matic factors. cently announced a new improved by modern tech- “The hope is that this set that we can make es- end up saying, GE is just “We are not saying agreement with Missou- nology have an upside for is not just a one-time, one- timates that we can feel gangbusters,” Tack said. anything about increased ri-based Westar Energy, the overcoming emerging cli- shot technological gain,” comfortable with. And if On the other hand, “You probabilities of very se- Kansas City Star reported. mate-change concerns. Tack said. “We think we that coincidentally is a might have really bad vere droughts nor extreme The Kansas City electric The researchers paired can continue to press the crop that is pretty import- weather that coincided events,” he said. “We’re utility will cover half of the 35 years of climatic data envelope and continue to ant from a global stand- with GE adoption,” which always talking about an campus’ energy needs, sav- with United States produc- innovate and improve crop point, you kind of have a could skew the impacts average growing season ing up to $200,000 per year. ers’ adoption of genetical- yields.” nice mixture of this being in the other direction, he in terms of temperature Kansas State’s new ly engineered (GE) corn to GE corn is thought to something that is worth said. and precipitation over the power source will come find out if incorporating produce higher yields, studying and you have the “You have a big debate last 20-25 years, and then from Soldier Creek Wind a new technology can off- and in 1996 – when U.S data to do it.” in the research literature we’ve got these climate Energy Center, a 300-mega- about whether GE adop- change models that will watt wind farm northeast tion is even associated tell us how the tempera- of Manhattan in Nemaha with yield gains,” Tack ture and the precipitation County. It’s projected to be operational by 2020. The agreement locks the university into fixed rates that are cheaper than its electricity bill rates for about 20 years. Kansas State currently pays 2.3 centers per kilowatt-hour, but the new plan will freeze costs at 1.8 cents. The university con- sumes about 113 million kilowatt-hours per year. To say that I have never been the either. Gary Weishaar, univer- romantic type is probably an understate- It’s funny how often I am reminded of sity manager of energy and ment. I freely admit that gift-giving is how lucky I am to have a wife that tol- controls, said the move wasn’t just about cost-sav- something that doesn’t come very easy erates all my shortcomings and accepts ings, but part of ongoing to me and thank goodness that Jennifer me for who I am. I am sure that working sustainability efforts that is willing to overlook this minor defect in calves and getting feed bunks were quite are important to students. my personality. To be honest I probably a way down her anniversary wish list, “That’s the number one used up all my romantic ideas in the first but she went about the day like that was question they ask about re- newables,” Weishaar said. month or so of our courtship. After all exactly what she wanted and where she “They care about climate I am the guy who sent her balloons and wanted to be. I guess the easy answer is change, global warming red hots for our first Valentine’s Day. I that the life of a farm or ranch couple is and renewable energy.’’ told you I was bad at the whole romantic like that, no matter what the calendar The university also has notions’ thing. says, work must come first. plans to transition to more energy-efficient LED light- However, this year I out did myself Maybe the fact that I realized and ing and replace dated tech- when it came to our anniversary. I knew worried about my lack of anything spe- nology with more sustain- it was November, I just didn’t think it cial for our anniversary was enough. I able products. was the middle of November yet. In guess over the past twenty-plus years, my defense with the late harvest I have Jennifer has learned that it is the thought been more distracted and absent minded that counts. I don’t profess to be an than usual (and that is saying something). expert on anyone else’s marriage and I That is why I was shocked when our would be a terrible counselor, but I do daughter reminded me on Saturday that think that I have learned a little bit. our anniversary was on Sunday. Gifts and nights out on the town are What was I going to do? At this point important but it’s not what makes a I couldn’t get away to get a present or marriage strong. even a card, I was caught. The only thing Working side by side to build some- left to do was to just man up and admit thing, making a life together and sharing my failure. A friend once told me that in the ups and downs are what makes our the secret to a happy marriage was the marriage work. I know I frustrate Jenni- phrase, “I am a man; therefore, I am fer to no end and the disappointments wrong, and I am sorry.’ Never were more are many, but she takes it all in stride true words spoken and never have they and for that I am the one who is blessed. been put to the test like they were for While she deserves so much better than my anniversary. feed bunks and a date working calves, I I guess I failed to mention that not am not sure she would have it any other only had I not done anything for our an- way. niversary, but I had made plans to wean I intend to make it all up, when and if calves and vaccinate them (after going this harvest ever gets done and we finally to church that morning, of course). I get all the cows out on stalks. In the had the help all lined up, there was no end, it probably ended up being one of going back on it. That meant going out the best anniversaries we have had. The for dinner was out of the question and it weather was great, the cattle working GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) was on Sunday so having flowers sent to went smooth and both kids were home The newsweekly for Kansas and southern her work was also not going to happen. to help. To top it off the feed bunks Nebraska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Things were looking bad for the home worked magnificently, and the calves Yuma (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag team. loved them. Most importantly, I was Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Man- hattan, Kansas and additional offices. Post- Sunday morning came, and Tatum reminded of how lucky I am. master send address changes to: Ag Press, wished us Happy Anniversary and asked As a side note, whether I outdid Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. 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Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Page 3 The fruits of Fairchild: book shares history of U.S. crops, cont. Cherry Blossom in D.C. due to sterile conditions personal land in Mary- guests including President alism, said Stone. ways,” said Stone. “Marlatt When in Japan, the cher- and without a true crop. land,” said Stone. “Fair- William Taft took interest “We have debates like had more long-term suc- ry blossom trees caught “It was not as much an child imported 20 cherry in the trees.” this even today about what cess with his argument and Fairchild’s eye most as an economic issue but more blossom trees to his own The trees became a way or who comes into our persuaded Congress to pass ornamental, not a food crop beauty when he purchased front yard, where political to patch over immigration country as products or even quarantine laws in 1912 tensions to share cherry people,” he said. “It’s an with current laws still in blossom trees to beautify argument among two men place today.” Washington D.C., where and ideas shared from com- By the 1940s, Fairchild the Japanese were flattered peting 1911 National Geo- retired to Florida, as close to select trees to send. graphic magazine stories.” to the tropics as possible, There was also concern Fairchild shared that and created a botanical gar- for pests and invasive spe- new plants were our neigh- den. cies from another Man- bors and friends, but Mar- For more information hattan native and friend, latt debated the pests and about other Science Com- Charles Marlatt, who was problems side. munication Week events, a USDA entomologist who “Both are right in a way, visit http://www.k-state. inspected the Japanese trees and both are wrong in other edu/scicomm and found new scale insects and bacteria risks. Marlatt, who was more cautious with new global plants, thought it was too dangerous. The first round of cherry trees was publicly burned. Japan sent a new second shipment which was grown in virgin soil and planted around the Tidal Basin with four existing trees from 1912 to be viewed today. It is a giant source of tourism in the region, and Fairchild never saw it coming. Conflicting Worldviews The Fairchild and Mar- latt debate showed sides of In the 1890s, David Fairchild, who grew up in Manhattan, got arrested, caught isolationism or internation- diseases and bargained with island tribes to bring hundreds of fruits and vege- tables to forever change what Americans eat. Built with the farmer in mind. Today’s and tomorrow’s.

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special neighbor that pro- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar petizers or just a meal.” Lucille Wohler, Clay Center: vides us with homemade 1 cup ground pecans APPLE STUFFING BALLS CRANBERRY-ORANGE bread; a treat to say the 3 tablespoons all-purpose 1/4 cup butter, cubed SALAD least! Happy Eating!” flour 1 large onion, chopped 1 small package raspberry OMELETTE SCRAMBLE 1/4 teaspoon ground cinna- 2 ribs celery, chopped fine gelatin Jackie Doud, Topeka, Wins FOR TWO mon 3 eggs 1-pound package cranberries Holiday Contest & Prize 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 cup mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup minced parsley 2 oranges CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE 1 cup diced ham 2 tablespoons light corn 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers 1/2 cup diced sweet peppers syrup 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Mix raspberry gelatin 3 tablespoons butter, melted (I use pre-chopped, frozen) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper according to directions. (3) 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1/2 cup (plus or minus) Plump figs in simmer- 9 cups bread crumbs Grind cranberries and or- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream chopped onion ing 1/4 cup bourbon and 2 medium apples, peeled & anges. Add to gelatin along 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes 5 eggs water in pan, covered, 10 finely chopped with sugar. Mix well and 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup shredded cheese, minutes. Cool. Puree in Preheat oven to 350 de- refrigerate. ***** 6 ounces baby Swiss cheese, shredded optional food processor. Mix vanilla grees. In a large skillet heat Kellee George, Shaw- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, Heat oil on medium in wafers, sugar and 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. nee: “Great dip for pret- patted dry & thinly sliced skillet; add ham and brown, nuts, flour, cinnamon and Add the onion and celery; zels, apples or your favorite 4 green onions, chopped turning at least once. Add chocolate chips in a bowl. cook and stir 4-6 minutes or crackers.” Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl sweet peppers and onion; Add syrup and remaining just until tender. In a large TURTLE CHEESECAKE DIP mix cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto saute until tender. Crack bourbon to fig puree; add bowl mix the eggs, parsley, 30 Kraft caramels bottom of a greased 9-inch springform eggs atop. Turn burner to to cookie mixture. Mix re- salt, thyme and pepper. Stir 2 1/4 cups Cool Whip, divided pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake low. Scramble eggs within maining nuts and granulat- in bread crumbs, apples 2 ounces semisweet choco- until golden brown, 10 minutes. Cool on a mixture. Cook until eggs ed sugar in a bowl. Shape and onion mixture. Shape late, chopped wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325 de- are fluffy. Turn out onto dough into 1-inch balls; roll into 2-inch balls. Place (2) 8-oz. packages cream cheese grees. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until plates and sprinkle with in nuts and sugar. Let mel- stuffing balls in a foil-lined 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans smooth. Beat in cream and oil. Add eggs, cheese, if desired. Serve low in air-tight container at jelly roll baking pan. Bake Microwave caramels and beat on low speed just until blended. Fold with homemade bread, least 24 hours. until golden brown, about 1/2 cup Cool Whip in medi- in cheese, tomatoes and green onions. toasted, with jam or jelly ***** 30-35 minutes. um bowl on high 1 minute 40 Pour over crust. Return pan to baking (one can use sausage but be Rose Edwards, Stillwa- ***** seconds, stirring after 1 min- sheet. Bake until center is almost set, sure to drain all but 1 table- ter, Oklahoma: Linda Kepka, Dorrance: ute. Stir until caramels are 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 min- spoon of oil before adding SOMBRERO SPREAD MOLASSES CRINKLES completely melted and sauce utes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. the veggies). 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup brown sugar is well-blended. Cool 10 min- Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight ***** 1 onion, chopped 3/4 cup shortening utes. Microwave chocolate covering when completely cooled. Remove Kim Kramer, Longford: Salt & pepper 1 egg and 3/4 cup of the remaining rim from pan. Serve with crackers. “Here is an entry for the 1 cup hot ketchup 1/4 cup molasses Cool Whip in a small bowl recipe page. I clipped it 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 1/4 cups flour for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir until choc- Claire Martin, Salina: Mix all ingredients to- from an old Farm Journal, 1 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch of salt olate is completely melted “Can also use apple pie gether in a bowl. Store in Jan. 1997 and use it reg- 1 can light red kidney 2 teaspoons baking soda and sauce is well-blended. filling with very happy re- refrigerator until ready to ularly for my turn at our beans with liquid 1 teaspoon cinnamon Beat cream cheese with sults!” serve. church fellowship break- 2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 teaspoon ginger mixer until creamy. Add 2/3 HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD ***** fast. Can’t be any more sim- cheese 1/2 teaspoon cloves ple or quick.” 1 cup stuffed green olives, Sugar for dipping cup caramel sauce beat until 1 can peach pie filling Annette Reilly, Abilene: blended. Gently stir in 1 cup 1 small jar maraschino “If you use colorful sweet PECAN STICKY BUNS chopped Mix brown sugar, short- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup onion, chopped ening, egg and molasses Cool Whip. Spread cream cherries, drained peppers in the mix, it makes cheese mixture onto serving 15 1/4-ounce can pineapple a festive meal with eye-ap- 1/2 stick butter, melted Brown meat with 1 cup together. Set aside. Mix 1 tablespoon water chopped onion and season flour, salt, baking soda, cin- plate, drizzle with chocolate chunks with juice peal that will feed your soul sauce and remaining cara- Chopped nuts with salt and pepper in skil- namon, ginger and cloves. 1 bag frozen mixed berries as well as body. We have a mel sauce. (2) 8-ounce tubes crescent let. Stir in ketchup, garlic Add to the other mixture. ***** rolls powder and chili powder. Chill dough in refrigera- Lydia J. Miller, Westphalia: Call to book your Stir together brown Mash beans on a plate be- tor for at least 4 hours or Sericea Lespedeza & PEANUT BUTTER BALLS CENTRAL KANSAS sugar, melted margarine fore adding them to the meat overnight. Roll into balls Fall spraying needs! 1 stick oleo and water until smooth. mixture. Put mixture in the size of walnuts. Dip in AG AVIATION 2 cups peanut butter Grease cupcake tin. 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Soup & Side Bowls JAY E. BROWN, Auctioneer, 2323 North Jackson 785-762-2266 • C: 785-223-7555 Set of Stoneware Soup & Side Bowls lets you GREG HALLGREN, 785-499-5376 Junction City, KS stop juggling plates to keep food separated. KansasAuctions.net • E-mail: [email protected] Each heavy-duty stoneware dish has 2 sections for convenience. The handle on FEATURES OF PROPERTY the side allows you to carry it with ease! 1.2 Acres on the corner of York and North Street. The warehouse located on the property was constructed in approximately 1985 and has public access with two paved roads leading to the prop- erty. The warehouse is metal with a steel frame and is approxi- mately 60’x80’ or 4,800 sq. ft. The lot size is large at approximate- ly 53,108 sq. ft. The property is zoned I-2 (Light Industrial District). The property is assessed for taxation purposes as residential use. Taxes for 2017 were $1,600.26. The property is vacant. TERMS ON PROPERTY: 10% down the night of the sale and signing of a sales agreement. Balance is due on or before December 31, 2018. Building and Property is being sold in an AS IS condition. No warranties expressed or implied by Coldwell Banker Antrim Piper Wenger Realtor’s or Seller. All inspections are to be completed prior to auction at Buy- er’s expense if requested. Title Insurance to be shared equally between Buyer and Seller. Taxes pro-rated to closing. Buyer to produce a letter of financing preapproval from lender prior to sale to the Auctioneer to include Cash offers. Sale is not contingent on the buyers obtaining fi- • Blue/Green set features embossed stars. nancing. Price to be approved by seller. POSSESSION: Upon closing. • 8 1/4-by-7-by-2-inch in size. AGENTS: Mark Baxa, Realtor and Chris Rost, Broker @ Cold- well Banker Antrim Piper Wenger Realtors represent the Seller • Soup bowl, approx. 14 ounces. in this transaction. • Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. Announcements day of auction take precedence over printed material. The winner each week is selected from the recipes printed. Send SELLER: JACK A. WILSON TRUST us your favorite recipe. It may be a main dish, leftover, salad, side ADvANTAGE TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE dish, dessert, or what-have-you. 1. check your recipe carefully Auction conducted by Mark Baxa REALTOR®/Auctioneer, to make certain all ingredients are accurate and instructions are Coldwell Antrim Piper Wenger REALTORS® clear. 2. be sure your name, address and phone number are on the Call Mark Baxa or Chris Rost for an Appointment to see Building. entry. Please include a street address with your recipe entries. A Mark Baxa REALTOR ® Cell: 785-826-3437 post office box number is not sufficient for prize delivery. Allow Office: 785-827-3641 • [email protected] 3-4 weeks for delivery. 3. Send it to: Woman’s Page editor, Grass Chris Rost REALTOR® Cell: 493-2476 & Grain, box 1009, manhattan, KS 66505. Office: 785-827-3641 OR e-mail: [email protected] www.cbsalina.com Women’s Page -5

Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Page 5 Keep Poinsettia Looking Good tried one that had been lightly steamed and mar- its water needs. Using your growing and maybe even fingers helps you decide get it to bloom again at inated in a delicious bal- when to water the plant. Christmastime. If that’s samic vinegar dressing. If the potting soil feels your choice you should It was amazing! Come to slightly damp or dry, apply move your poinsettia out- find out I do like Brussels The Christmas holiday enough water to the pot- doors when freezing tem- sprouts. decorating time is here, ting soil so that some leaks peratures are no longer I changed my mind and one key holiday dec- out the bottom of the pot possible. That would also about Brussels sprouts oration item is the poin- and into the drainage tray. be a good time to replant and there have been settia plant. If this plant If the soil feels wet when it in a larger pot, or maybe many other times when is on your decorating list, you check it, you should plant it directly into a flow- I’ve done the same thing. follow these tips to keep it wait another day before erbed. Maybe I’ve met someone looking its best during the watering. Shortly after Fertilizing your poin- and it was obvious from holiday season. watering your plant you settia during its outdoor the first moment that we Your blooming poin- should discard the water summer vacation is im- Staking My Claim, didn’t care for one anoth- settia plant is sensitive from the drainage tray; portant; adequate soil fer- er. Then, over time we got to heat and cold so pro- poinsettias don’t tolerate tility encourages healthy, Moving My Stake to know each other bet- tect it from temperature wet feet! robust growth. By fall By Lou Ann Thomas hypocritical; however, I ter and we become fast extremes when you take Give your poinsettia lots your poinsettia’s growth Sometimes we make prefer to see this as cul- friends. Of course the op- it home. Pay attention to of sunlight. An optimum has slowed in response to statements of belief as tivating a flexible mind. posite also happens. We your home’s indoor tem- location for your plant is the days getting shorter though that’s the way it I believe it is my right meet someone who we perature. Your poinsettia near a brightly sunlit win- (no more fertilizer now). is, and by golly, that’s IT. to be able to change my are quite smitten with, will give you a longer dis- dow. Unfortunately, your If you’re reblooming the The danger in that is that mind, especially when only to find out later that play life if you keep the plant may have to spend poinsettia you must keep we are always learning there is new information smitten has turned to room slightly cool where most of its time in a not-so- it away from bright light and having new experi- to consider. smiting. it’s displayed. During the well-lit area of the house after sunset; bloom de- ences that can lead to “Making up our I don’t believe making daytime hold the room while it’s on display. If it’s velopment is triggered by minds” sounds so rigid up my mind is something temperature near 70 de- new points of view and not too much trouble you dark nighttime periods and unforgiving, doesn’t that is done once never grees. At nighttime, lower new beliefs. This can can move your poinsettia longer than 12 hours. Once it? We likely all have to be re-evaluated to de- the thermostat setting a result in consequenc- next to an unobstructed a reddish color appears times when we “made termine if it still makes few degrees; 60 to 65 de- es ranging from looking south-facing window for in the uppermost leaves up our mind” about sense to me. I don’t see grees is good. Avoid ex- mildly foolish to being few hours during the day (they’re called bracts after that as being hypocritical posing your poinsettia to publicly exposed as a something only to have when it’s not needed else- they’ve started to develop or wishy washy, or any- prolonged periods when charlatan, a fraud or hyp- it changed by something where (poinsettia R&R). color) the plant is on its ocrite. else. As a kid, I decided thing negative at all. temperatures are above 75 Modern poinsettia va- way to full bloom. Move degrees or below 60 de- I recently gave up I hated Brussels sprouts. I see it as staking my rieties retain their color- the plant indoors before drinking water from plas- I thought they were vile claim and reserving the grees. ful bracts for up to two or freezing weather arrives. tic bottles after learning and I swore I would never right to move my stake. Strive to keep the plant three months. By that time, For more information, it takes 17 million bar- eat them. Then one day I from going thirsty. Letting they’ve shed all their old contact [email protected], rels of crude oil to make the plant dry to the point leaves and have sprout- Horticulture Agent, jwe- the 29 million water bot- of wilting may cause sud- ed new ones. If you’re an [email protected], (620) 724- tles that we Americans Building Solutions You Can Trust den leaf drop (bare-legged adventurous gardener, 8233. buy each year. That is poinsettia). Check your you could keep your plant “Experience the plant each day to monitor enough oil to keep a mil- Difference” lion cars going for twelve Even Without Eggs, Eating Uncooked Dough Can Be A Raw Deal months. Since my decision KANSAS CITY, Mo. – flour. to stop contributing to You have probably heard Suggested final internal • Be sure children these numbers, I’ve had it’s a bad idea to eat un- product temperatures don’t eat or taste dough to retrace my steps a cooked dough because for baked goods used in crafts. Pre-Engineered Wood Frame Metal Buildings bit. You see, there are it contains raw eggs. But Source: Kansas State • Make sure foods con- Check us out online times – when traveling, raw flour can also make University Research and taining flour are cooked or you sick, says Londa to the proper tempera- or attending parties or Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE! Extension at picnics - that bottled Nwadike, Extension state ture. Follow recipes or Your Building. Your Dream. Your Way. food safety specialist for package directions. water is just too conve- University of Missouri Layer cakes: 205-210 F • As with raw meat, nient and available and and Kansas State Univer- Pound cake: 210 F keep raw flour or eggs I consciously make the K-Construction Inc. sity Jellyroll cakes: 190-195 F separate from ready-to- choice to purchase it. So, Alta Vista, KS As the holiday season Muffins: 210 F eat foods. even though I have de- approaches, Nwadike Quick bread: 210 F • Clean bowls, uten- creased my bottled water 785-499-5296 www.k-constructioninc.com urges people to resist the Yeast bread: 195-210 F sils, countertops and consumption, I still do temptation to taste un- Bundt cake: 212 F other surfaces thorough- buy it now and then. cooked batter or dough, Yeast rolls: 190-195 F ly after use. Wash hands You may see this as no matter how delicious often. REAL ESTATE AUCTION it might be. including bread, pastry “Bacteria from animal THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 — 7:00 PM and pancake mixes. Auction to be held at the Catholic Parish Hall, waste and other sources What about cookie 730 Court St., — CLAY CENTER, KANSAS can contaminate grain in dough ice cream? Nwa- A FULL LINE 929.97 acres of Clay County Cropland & Pasture fields or throughout the dike says commercially grain transportation and GRAIN HANDLING TRACT 1: All of Section 10-8-1, Clay County, Kansas. This tract purchased cookie dough is located in Five Creeks Township and consists of 614.99 acres flour production system,” ice cream should be COMPANY according to FSA records. There are 484.86 cares classified as Nwadike says. According safe because it contains cropland which includes 455.08 tillable acres and 29.78 acres of to the U.S. Food and Drug heat-treated flour and waterway. There are 78.63 acres of grass to the southwest, 45.76 Administration, flour acres of trees, grass and other habitat and 5.74 acres with the old pasteurized eggs. But 1-800-544-6530 building site to the east.The building site includes 2 large grain bins from milled grain is typ- that might not be true which go with the property. Soil types on the cropland range from ically not treated to kill of store-bought cook- WWW.KBSAGRISYSTEMS.COM class 1 Muir (Mu) to class 4 Crete (Cx). The fields along the east bacteria. road are primarily Class 4 Crete (Cx) with small areas of Class 2 ie dough for baking. A A member of the Custom Agri Systems family “That means it’s not 2009 outbreak traced to and 3 soils. The fields at the center of the tract are primarily Class safe to eat until properly 2 Crete (Cs) with areas of Class 2 and 3 soils. The fields toward prepackaged raw cookie the west line are largely Class 1 Muir (Mu) with an area of Class 2 cooked,” she says. dough sickened 72 peo- Crete (Cs) to the north. This is a nice farm which is well located with You might have licked ple; many of them were one mile of frontage along U.S. Highway 24. From the intersection cake batter or cookie hospitalized. of Highways 15 and 24 in Clay Center go 9 miles west on 24 to the dough from spoons lots of northeast corner of the tract. 2017 taxes: $9,319.40. “Bacteria have Visit One Of These TRACT 2: The East Half (E/2) of Section 3-8-1, Clay County, Kan- times with no ill effects. changed over the years, sas. This tract is located in Five Creeks Township and consists of But some haven’t been so so they may be more like- 314.98 acres according to FSA records. There are 263.07 acres lucky, Nwadike says. ly to cause ill effects now Quilt Shops TODAY! classified as cropland which include 190.23 acres currently under In 2016, more than 60 than in the past,” Nwa- cultivation, 51.19 acres which were formerly farmed but are now people grew sick from E. Overbrook in grass and 21.65 acres of waterway. There are 51.91 acres of dike says. Quilt Quilters’ pasture. The parcels of grass are contiguous and combine to form coli bacteria linked to The FDA offers safe- a 103.10 acre area of grassland at the north end of the tract. Soil contaminated raw flour, Connection Paradise ty tips when preparing A Full Service types on the cropland are primarily Class 4 Crete (Cx) with a strip of according to the U.S. Cen- cookies, pies, cakes and Class 2 Crete (Cs) running down the middle of the tract. This farm 111 South is well located just across the highway north of the east half of Tract ters for Disease Control other foods containing QuiltMain Shop! St. and Prevention. More 1. There is one half mile of frontage along U.S. Highway 24 on the flour: 500 Maple (Hwy. 56) south. 2017 taxes: $4,109.30. than 10 million pounds of • Don’t eat uncooked OVERBROOK, KS 66524 713 8th Street, TERMS: Contracts to close on or before January 20th, 2019. The buyer flour and flour-containing dough, batter or other Phone: 785-665-7841 BALDWIN CITY, KS is to pay 10% down day of sale with the balance due at closing. Title products were recalled, foods containing raw insurance and escrow fees are to be paid 1/2 each by the seller and the 785.594.3477 buyer. The seller will pay 2018 and all prior years property taxes. 2019 Quality Quilting Fabrics www.quiltingfabricsupply.com property taxes are to be paid by the buyer. Buyer(s) to receive posses- Patterns, Books & Notions sion of the entire tract(s) at closing. All cropland will be open for spring www.facebook.com/ planting. Allen Leidig is the tenant and these farms will be sold subject to Classes quiltersparadiseks his rights. The buyer will receive all mineral rights. The contract, deed and Need an extra copy of Mention this ad & receive a down payment will be escrowed at Clay County Abstract & Title Compa- FREE GIFT! ny, 509 Court, Clay Center, Kansas 67432. Announcements made sale day to take precedence over printed matter. The sellers and their agents [email protected] are not responsible for accidents. This farm will sell to the highest bidder. www.overbrookquilts.com The auction firm is working for the sellers FREDDIE J. BROSE TRUST, SELLER ? HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday Go to kretzauctions.com or kansasauctions.net for the listing, Pick one up at any of our Box locations: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM FSA maps and any additional information, updates or changes. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! 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Page 6 Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Native cultures carved lated to me many years so much activity that Dep- ty and captured two men symbols (petroglyphs) in ago by an old gentleman uty U. S. Marshals were with seven head of hors- the soft sandstone bluffs, whose uncle, Harry T. An- constantly on the trail of es. As they were return- recording their under- derson, had been among one outlaw or another. By ing the outlaws attempted standing of the world the first settlers in the 1874 the Ellsworth Reporter an escape. One man was around them. Inscrip- area. Anderson was pres- noted, “It may be neces- killed, the other escaped tion Rock was recognized ent on Ellsworth County’s sary to hang a few horse and was never recaptured. at one time as the most Clear Creek by 1866, one thieves to teach the reck- However, there is one outstanding petroglyph year before the county less thieves a lesson – that more twist to the story. site in Kansas. Unfortu- was organized. Fort Ells- horses are not common Another version was un- nately, in modern times worth was nearby, but the property like the antelope covered; told by another the continual presence of limited force was little that belong to one who family that lived in the lake water has permeat- reassurance that all was catches it.” area. Their account began ed the porous sandstone safe. Only the heartiest of According to the family much the same with An- base. The weakened face frontiersmen dared ven- story Anderson had once derson going after the of the bluff occasionally ture beyond the limits of been deputized to track thieves, but when Ander- On the Rim of slips and falls, reducing civilization into Cheyenne down some horse thieves son got the drop on them Horsethief Canyon the stone “library” to peb- and Arapaho territory. that no one else had the he brought them back Overlooking the north of the past. For at least bles of sand on the shore Anderson saw opportu- nerve to follow. Anderson alive to face their accus- shore of Kanopolis Lake 350 human generations of the lake. nity and built an inn/stage was described as a man ers at the stage station. in central Kansas, the the Great Plains have To one side of Inscrip- station on a proposed who knew no fear and They had been caught towering bluff known as been shaped by the sagas tion Rock several canyons military trail that passed riding out alone he even- with the stolen horses, so Inscription Rock has in- of those who have gone cut into the landscape, Inscription Rock. Stone tually found them in the there was no presumption spired celebrated stories before. forming a wide mouth fences were built around wilds of Lincoln County. of innocence. Found guilty that beckons one to enter the station to keep live- He famously shot them in what was called a “kan- into a land of mystery. The stock close at hand. Live and returned to his stage garoo court” the men were general area is known as water from the canyon station with the bodies for taken to the rim of the can- “Horsethief Canyon.” A springs made the place a identification. They were yon and pushed over the well-known tale has been natural oasis. buried in the canyon, thus side. Their bodies were told that the canyon was Within the next year, giving rise to the name of left unburied. Who knows? used as a “corral” to hold a military upgrade turned Horsethief Canyon. Maybe the outlaw that re- and hide the horses that primitive Fort Ellsworth Like the game of “Gos- portedly escaped found Indians stole from their into Fort Harker, a base of sip,” truth and myth can his end at the bottom of a enemies in traditional supply for a string of new often get tangled up in the canyon on The Way West. warfare. One can imagine posts across the plains to story over time. On the “The Cowboy,” Jim mounted raiders painted the west and southwest. night of December 2, 1875, Gray is author of the book for war herding prized With a railroad rapidly according to the Ellsworth Desperate Seed: Ellsworth war-ponies with muscles building west, the town of Reporter, two horses were Kansas on the Violent Fron- quivering as they dart into Ellsworth was platted to stolen from a Mr. Wil- tier, Executive Director of the deep canyons. Rich serve both the fort and the liams four miles south of the National Drovers Hall grass awaits, sustained railroad. People flocked Brookville. After two days of Fame. Contact Kansas by fresh water springing to the end-of-track. With of tracking, Williams ar- Cowboy, P.O. Box 62, Ells- from the same sandstone the surge of population rived at H. T. Anderson’s, worth, KS 67439. Phone 785- that formed the high can- lawlessness increased. southeast of Ellsworth. He 531-2058 or kansascowboy@ yon walls. It’s a romantic Horse thieves seemed to and Anderson tracked the kans.com. picture, but probably the be everywhere. There was thieves into Barton Coun- figment of a creative imag- ination grasping for an Japan considers explanation of the name lifting U.S. beef “Horsethief Canyon.” An alternative to the import restrictions legendary version was re- Japan may lift restric- tions on U.S. beef imports from cattle over 30 months of age, according to Meat- ingplace. Japan’s food safety com- mission is working on a plan for removing the ban that it will report to the country’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, ac- cording to reports. The re- striction was first put in place in 2003, in response to a case of BSE in Wash- ington state. In 2005, Japan partially reopened to allow imports of some U.S. beef from animals aged 20 months or younger. The terms were revised again in 2013 raising the age limit back to 30 months. 7

Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Page 7 CattleTrace participants meet with USDA under secretary Greg Ibach U.S. Department of Ag- all partner feedyards and nize that a comprehensive riculture under secretary livestock markets. system is the best protec- for Marketing and Reg- In September 2018, tion against a devastat- ulatory Programs Greg USDA outlined four over- ing disease outbreak like Ibach was welcomed to arching goals for advanc- foot-and-mouth disease,” Great Bend on Monday, ing animal disease trace- Ibach said in September. November 19, by beef ability. USDA will begin “We have a responsibility industry leaders partici- implementing the trace- to these producers and pating in the CattleTrace ability goals starting in American agriculture as pilot project for disease fiscal year 2019. Cattle- a whole to make animal traceability. USDA is a Trace will be playing an disease traceability what partner in the pilot proj- important role in USDA’s it should be—a modern ect that will develop and traceability initiatives. system that tracks ani- test an end-to-end disease Each of the USDA goals mals from birth to slaugh- traceability system. aligns with the basic in- ter using affordable tech- Approximately 40 frastructure and imple- nology that allows USDA producer participants, mentation protocol of the to quickly trace sick and including ranchers, live- CattleTrace Pilot Project. exposed animals to stop stock markets, cattle “The landscape sur- disease spread.” feeders and packers, as rounding animal disease To learn more about well as other CattleTrace traceability has changed CattleTrace, visit www. partners, participated in dramatically in the past CattleTrace.org or follow the meeting that provided decade, and producers CattleTrace on Facebook an update on the pilot across the nation recog- or Twitter. project as well as allowed for discussion about dis- Approximately 40 beef industry leaders who are participating in the CattleTrace H-F RED ANGUS CATTLE LLC ease traceability priori- ties at USDA. CattleTrace disease traceability pilot project met with USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach For Sale: is being implemented by to discuss next steps for the pilot project and disease traceability across the Fancy Certified Red Angus Spring-bred heifers & cows. a cooperative public-pri- country. vate partnership includ- calves will be tagged with captured and maintained ments in the event of a Easy calving performance Red Angus bulls. Certified Red ing the Kansas Livestock an ultra-high frequen- in a secure, third-party disease outbreak. Angus Heifers pelvic measured, BVD-PI Neg. & DNA tested. Association, Kansas State cy ear tag. As the calves database. The Cattle- Depenbusch noted Contracting heifers now for October. University, Kansas De- move through the supply Trace team will use the that more than 31,500 tags chain, minimal data, in- database to conduct mock have been distributed and For more info, visit our website at www.hfredanguscattle.com, partment of Agriculture, or YouTube video at hfredanguscattle, USDA and private pro- cluding an individual an- traces to test the infra- the rest will be distribut- or call Brian 785-479-6048 or Daryl 785-479-0536. ducers. imal identification num- structure in order to de- ed in the coming months. “Without the partner- ber, GPS location, and termine its effectiveness He also highlighted tag Bred with you the Cow-Calf producer in Mind! ship from beef produc- the date and time, will be in tracing animal move- readers are installed at ers across the state, Cat- tleTrace wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. It is exciting to see enthu- siasm from producers who are willing to step up and help lead the de- velopment of a disease traceability system that can work in and for our industry,” said Brandon Depenbusch, CattleTrace, LAND AUCTION Inc., board of directors SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 — 10:00 AM chairman. “USDA is an Courtland Arts Center — COURTLAND, KANSAS important partner in Cat- tleTrace and plays an 153.5 AC.± IRRIGATED REPUBLIC COUNTY LAND integral role in disease Legal Description: S33, T02, R05W, ACRES 153.5, SW1/4 EX ROW IRRIGATION. traceability across the Tract Info: • 124.4 Irrigated Acres; • 23.7 Dryland Acres; country. We are grate- • 5.4 Native Grass Acres ful that Under Secretary FSA Details: 148.27 DCP Cropland Acres; 144.52 Total Base Acres with 74.81 Corn Acres & 69.70 Wheat Acres; Soybean & Ibach traveled to Kansas Corn enrolled in ARC County & Wheat enrolled in PLC. to meet with CattleTrace 2018 Tax Information: General Tax: $ 4,103.23; Specials (Irriga- participants and share tion District): $ 6,163.61; Total 2018 Tax: $10,266.84. his vision for disease • Property is located in the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District (KBID). Property has averaged 14 allotted inches of water per traceability.” year 2013 thru 2018. CattleTrace was • APH Report shows this property consistently raises 200 bushel launched in late June corn and 60 bushel beans. 2018 and will conclude in Property Location: From the intersection of US 36 & 30th Road (Courtland Corner) go North 2 miles. Property is located on the spring 2020. During the Northeast side of 30th Road & Nickels Road intersection. pilot, 55,000 Kansas-based Listing Broker’s Notes: Agricultural Producers & Investors... This Incredible property is 97% in crop production with 124.4 irrigated acres that consistently produces 200 bushel corn and 60 bushel beans year in and year out. The property also includes a 2006 Reinke Center Pivot. With aggressive rent- ers in the area looking to add additional lease acres this would make a SUPER investment property. DON’T miss this INCREDIBLE opportunity to add this tract to your operation or investment portfolio. Contact me with questions you have regarding this AWESOME Republic County Kansas property. Jeff Dankenbring - 785-562-8386. Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at closing on or before January 15, 2019. Sellers to pay 2018 taxes. Title insurance, escrow & closing costs to be split equally between buyer and seller. Buyer takes full possession at closing. Property to be sold as-is, where-is. All inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. This is a cash sale and is not subject to financing, have your financing arrangements made prior to auction. Midwest Land and Home is acting as a Seller’s Agent and represents the seller’s interest. All information has come from reliable sources; however, potential buyers are encouraged to verify all information independently. Statements made the day of sale take pre- cedence over all other printed materials. MARVIN BERGSTROM, SELLER For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property visit www.MidwestLandandHome.com To stay up to date on auctions and listings LIKE our Facebook page Midwest Land and Home.

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Page 8 Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 homa History Center, with dear friend and sometimes sium at Fort Wallace Mu- Hill Trail Association is my friend, Joanne VanCo- co-author Michelle Martin, seum on March 16. (That another near and dear to evern, executive director was the featured speak- night is our “Captain Ke- our hearts. of the Santa Fe Trail Asso- er. Dr. Paul Andrew Hut- ogh’s Emerald Banquet” The Guardians of Fort ciation.( Her husband Greg ton was, we joked, Don’s for our Guardians. We in- Wallace is our passion. happily drove us down and “warm-up act,” speaking vite you to join us!) Jake and I are involved all didn’t mind one bit the fre- on the context of the at- We are in the midst of year long and we have big quent breaks girls have to tack and its importance in the holiday season now, plans for the coming year. have.) history. and I know you are looking Give the gift of under- We attended a lun- While there, Joanne for just the right gift. Mem- standing and participation cheon commemorating and I were excited to meet berships always fit. My and support your local his- the 150th anniversary this Michael Grauer, the new passion is history, and as torical societies and mu- month of the 7th Caval- director of the National we approach the bicenten- seums. ry’s attack on the Chey- Cowboy and Western Her- nial of the Santa Fe Trail Now, to get those re- enne Village along the itage Museum. For more in 2021, especially since I newals in the mail! I was just opening the Cowboy and Western Heri- Washita River. Kansas has than thirty years, Michael am chairing those events, Deb Goodrich is the co- mail. Among all the junk tage Museum in Oklahoma many connections to this was director of the Pan- I am very excited about host of the Around Kansas flyers and promotions City. tragic story, including the handle-Plains Historical that organization. Like- TV show and the Garvey were two membership re- It seemed ironic that bringing back of women Museum in Canyon, Texas. wise, Jake and I belong to Historian in Residence at newals--one for the Santa these two items arrived and children prisoners to He is a Kansas boy, and a the National Cowboy and the Fort Wallace Museum. Fe Trail Association and just as I had returned from Forts Dodge and Hays. Dr. graduate of University of Western Heritage Muse- Contact her at author.debgo- the other for the National Oklahoma City, the Okla- Don Fixico, Oklahoma na- Kansas. We have invited um because we believe in [email protected]. tive and husband of my him to speak at a sympo- their mission. The Smoky

HAY FEEDERS AND BUNKS KDA partners with implement dealer Calvin D. Wiebe (620) 242-6410 cell (620) 732-2148 home toThe addressKansas Depart- workforce needs [email protected] ment of Agriculture and Carl’s Sales and Service, Inc. of Thayer hosted 21 high school agriculture students from four south- east Kansas schools at a hands-on dealership expe- rience. The Nov. 6 event was coordinated in an ef- See all our products at: www.feedersplusllc.com fort to introduce students 5-S Livestock Selden 785-386-8075 to careers within the agri- Tyler Kasl Belleville 785-527-0753 cultural mechanics path- Dan Brooks Wamego 785-458-9504 way and farm equipment Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Salina 785-825-0211 dealerships. Flint Hills Welding Alta Vista 785-499-6469 Schools attending the event included: Al- Greg Vering Marysville 785-562-7164 toona-Midway High Midwest Farm & Dairy Hutchinson 877-221-7221 School, Cherryvale Mid- Tim Deters Baileyville 785-294-0523 dle-High School, Inde- pendence High School and Yates Center High School. Students heard re- marks from Cindy Stiles Students from four southeast Kansas schools participate in a hands-on event and Randy Studebaker of to learn about careers in agricultural mechanics at Carl’s Sales and Service in Carl’s Sales and Service, Thayer. Inc. and toured the facil- dents in attendance drove conducted in 2015 which at Altoona-Midway High ities. They also learned a Case IH Maxxum 150 indicated that approxi- School, “Their eyes were about post-secondary ed- Tractor. Lastly, students mately 40 percent of Kan- opened to the diversity of ucation opportunities at sold a Case IH 35A Tractor sas job openings in agri- careers and opportunities Pratt Community College in a customer simulation culture were in agricultur- within this industry.” in a presentation from by the teachers in atten- al mechanics. “We are very The event was orga- Ralph Williams, instructor dance. pleased with the enthusi- nized by KDA and Carl’s of Agriculture Power. Landon Ewing, a senior asm from these students,” Sales and Service, Inc. Upon completion of the from Independence High said Trenton Smedley, a KDA serves to create part- tour and presentation, at- School, said, “Many people KDA student intern who nerships between industry tendees rotated through don’t realize the opportu- coordinated the program. and education that ensure four hands-on experience nities there are in agricul- “These events provide a pipeline of qualified in- stations where they were tural mechanics and this visibility and awareness dividuals to fill the needs asked to “find, fix, drive day helped us to under- about the need for growth of agricultural employers. and sell.” Under the su- stand just how many jobs in the technical workforce For more information on pervision of dealership there are in both agricul- in the state of Kansas.” this workforce develop- employees, students used ture and mechanics. It was “My students enjoyed ment program and other the computer software to an awesome experience!” working firsthand with workforce development locate various parts in the The event was devel- those who are employed in efforts, please email Rus- storefront. They disassem- oped in response to the the agricultural mechanics sell Plaschka at Russell. bled and rebuilt hydraulic Agriculture Workforce field,” said Katelyn Mei- [email protected] or call cylinders in the mainte- Needs Assessment Survey wes, agriculture educator 785-564-7466. nance shop. All the stu-

Lynn Kohake Cow/calf nutrition meeting 785-336-1692 coming to North Central Kansas K-State Research and Cow Supplement Strate- industry experts. Topics in Downs. Dinner will be Extension will host the gies meeting, a regional covered will include: Min- served at 12:30 p.m. and event for cattle produc- eral supplementation with there is no charge to at- ers focusing on nutrition. a closer look at vitamin A tend the meeting, thanks to Barrett Simon, Livestock requirements, cover crop the sponsor, Tracer Miner- Agent for the Post Rock grazing management, and als. The meeting is “come Extension District, says effective protein supple- one, come all” but please he is excited to offer this mentation. Shawn Tiffany, RSVP by Tuesday, Decem- producer-driven event as a Tiffany Cattle Company, ber 4th to ensure an ac- chance for cattlemen and and Dr. Justin Waggoner of curate meal count. RSVPs women to ask questions K-State Research and Ex- should be sent to any Post and discuss their win- tension will present infor- Rock Extension District of- ter nutrition plans with mation alongside of Simon. fice, to [email protected], K-State Specialists and In addition, the meeting or by visiting postrock.ksu. will feature a cover crop edu. Please feel free to grazing panel made up of contact Barrett Simon at producers and members of the email address listed allied industry. with any further questions This educational event about the meeting. Look- will take place on Thurs- ing forward to seeing you day, December 6th at the on the sixth! First Christian Church 9

Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Page 9 Breeding corn for water-use efficiency may have just gotten easier With approximate- author of a new study in grate the trait into lines measurements. The meth- is heritable across en- provement in corn’s wa- ly 80 percent of our na- The Plant Journal. of corn with additional od, which tests leaf sam- vironments,” he says. ter-use efficiency. Here, tion’s water supply going A previous study from desirable qualities. ples in the lab, takes ad- “Proving that a trait is we’re showing that the towards agriculture, it’s Studer’s group suggests “It takes a lot of time, vantage of the fact that the inherited and expressed trait is measurable and fair to say it takes a lot of corn could become 10 to space, and effort to pro- carbon in carbon dioxide across environments al- heritable, and we can ac- water to grow crops. In a 20 percent more efficient duce a productive hy- exists in two forms in the lows a plant breeder to tually use it to try to make climate with less predict- through breeding im- brid,” Studer says. atmosphere: a more-abun- select for this trait and is improvements,” he says. able rainfall patterns and provements, which would Water-use efficiency is dant and lighter form, essential when develop- “The next step is identify- more intense droughts, mean that plants would typically measured with 12C; and a less-abundant ing new lines.” ing the genes in these re- scientists at the Universi- be less stressed during an instrument that clamps and heavier form, 13C. The finding, derived gions of the genome that ty of Illinois are working short-term droughts. The- to leaves and monitors Once carbon dioxide from controlled green- we can manipulate. We’ve to reduce water consump- oretically, this could add the flux of carbon dioxide enters plant leaves, the house trials as well as moved all the way from a tion by developing more protection for farmers, and water vapor moving carbon is incorporated three field seasons, pro- basic idea of developing efficient crops. given uncertain weath- into and out of the leaf. into sugars and plant tis- vides the efficient method the science behind these “There’s a study from er patterns. But to make This process is time-con- sues. Scientists can then Studer was looking for. traits to the point where many decades ago that that a reality, according suming and expensive at measure how much 13C And it shows that inbred we can actually make im- shows the amount of to Studer, the breeding large scales, as each mea- was incorporated com- lines whose carbon ra- provements.” water transpired and lost process itself needs to be- surement can take over pared to 12C. For many tios are within a certain The article, “Leaf sta- to the air in an acre of come more efficient. an hour. plants, the ratio of 12C-to- range may have greater ble carbon isotope com- corn is three to four thou- When attempting to “If you’re going to study 13C is indicative of their water-use efficiency, al- position reflects transpi- sand gallons per day. At improve a certain trait, water use in a breeding water-use efficiency. But though it’s too early to ration efficiency in Zea 90 million acres of corn in in this case water-use ef- environment or in a field until now, scientists didn’t say how this will play out mays,” is published in the U.S., plus the length of ficiency, breeders grow a at scale, you need some- know if the ratio could in hybrids. Right now, it’s The Plant Journal [DOI: the growing season, that’s diverse set of corn lines thing faster,” Studer says. reliably reflect water sta- enough that the trait ap- 10.1111/tpj.14135]. Authors lots and lots of water. and screen them to find In their current study, tus in corn. Studer’s study pears to be heritable – include Robert Twohey So there are a lot of im- natural variation in the Studer and his colleagues shows it can. that alone will be a great III, Lucas Roberts, and provements that need to trait. Once they identify developed a new meth- “We found significant help to breeders. But Anthony Studer. The work be made,” says Tony Stud- promising individuals, od to screen hundreds variation in the 12C-to- Studer has plans for next was supported by the er, assistant professor in breeders then try to lo- or even thousands of 13C ratio across 36 di- steps. USDA National Institute the Department of Crop cate key genes that will plants without the need verse lines of corn, and “In a past study, we of Food and Agriculture. Sciences at the U of I, and amplify the trait or inte- for time-consuming field the 12C-to-13C signature found there’s room for im- Immigration and support resources

key“This is who isto mak- datesgrowing prior to the general Economic Progressrural Coun- of Finney communities County, and the health needs in southwest lights how to get involved ing the decisions in our election, and other topics cil, opened the meeting need to work with neigh- Kansas.This event was a or take action. elections.” stated Christi critical to the election with a state budget and boring counties to contin- part of a series of evening These forums are part Graber, League of Women year were also discussed. legislative overview. Cit- ue regional population “town halls” KRC is host- of KRC’s “Community Voters of Kansas, Garden With a 15% voter turnout, ing the top ten new busi- and business growth. Krys- ing around the state to pro- Food Solutions: Civic Ag- City Chapter. Using a vi- questions about who that ness considerations in the ta Harvey, Kearny County vide information and anal- riculture for Civic Health” sualization exercise with 15% represented within 31st Site Selection Survey Wellness Coalitions/Kear- ysis on federal and state initiative and Integrated four people standing in Finney County became a from Area Development ny County Hospital, con- level food and farm policy Voter Engagement project, the room while the rest growing issue. Magazine (a national eco- tinued the regional econo- and programs. Within the working toward better in- remained seated to repre- Local/Regional Orga- nomic development publi- my growth sentiment with broader context of state corporating Kansas farms sent the number of actual nizations who presented cation), businesses looking examples of initiatives budget and revenue issues and communities into the voters in the recent pri- during the town hall meet- to grow and expand into the Kearny County Well- and the need for greater state’s healthy food supply mary election compared ing included: Kansas Eco- locations first consider ness Coalition has taken to citizen engagement, the chain. Individuals and or- to eligible voters, Christi nomic Progress Council, highway accessibility by meet the growing need for town halls focus on local ganizations attending are sparked a lively conversa- Finney County Econom- 94.4%, second to the avail- fresh local food produc- and regional level efforts encouraged to continue tion at the Kansas Rural ic Development, Kearny ability of skilled labor tion. Krysta shared project to strengthen community to share information, and Center (KRC) Dinner and County Wellness Coali- 89.8%. The past state ad- progress with expanding access to food, resources reach out to their neigh- Dialogue town hall meet- tion/Kearny County Hos- ministration tax plan pro- community greenhouses, for farmers, healthcare, bors and other citizens to ing on September 18th pital, Kansas Appleseed, posed corporate tax rates local grocer/customer sur- and education. A round work on local and region- in Garden City. The town League of Women Voters and tax exemptions as veys, and plans to offer table dialogue at each al issues and encourage hall meeting facilitated of Kansas, and the Kansas the lead consideration for local produce bundles in meeting reaches deeper grassroots engagement. timely discussion between Rural Center. new business expansion. partnership with local into the issues and high- the primary and general The speakers and or- According to the business- grocers. Krysta also gave elections in Kansas sur- ganizations fielded ques- es themselves, these con- a summary of growth at rounding policy, economic tions from attendees cov- siderations were farther Kearny County Hospital, development and resourc- ering Supplemental Nutri- down the list at number 6 sharing continued re- es, and cultural diversity tion Assistance Program corporate tax rate (82.3%) cruitment of doctors and needs. (SNAP) benefit recipient and number 7, tax exemp- support staff along with Concerns were surfaced requirements, voter en- tions (79.7%). With an ap- a 20% increase in births, during round table discus- gagement support for the proaching state general 48% increase in surgeries, sions about low state voter Hispanic population, and election, Bernie asked at- and 14% increase in family turnout during the pri- support services for a tendees to take into con- health center visits from mary election with a 15% growing and diverse pop- sideration candidate posi- 2017-2018. The increase voter turnout in Finney ulation base in Southwest tions on state budget and in population growth of County (the lowest in the Kansas. These topics sur- future economic growth young families in neigh- state). Related issues on faced through an open dia- issues when voting. boring counties was at- how to mobilize the com- logue session highlighting Lona Duvall of Finney tributed to the unique munity to vote (especially local and regional needs County Economic Devel- opportunity Kearny Coun- the Hispanic community), and concerns. opment shared insight ty Hospital has in assist- questions to ask candi- Bernie Koch, Kansas on the growing economy ing meeting the regional Making PRF Insurance Work for You will be a topic at the Winter Forage Conference Learning how to use Forage and Grassland subscriptions to both Pro- counts, please pre-register Pasture, Rangeland and Council (KSFGC) and gressive Forage Grower and or RSVP by December 7, Forage (PRF) Insurance Kansas State University Hay & Forage magazines, 2018, although walk-ins on will be a featured work- team up to hold its Win- along with membership to December 11 will be wel- shop at the upcoming ter Forage Conference and KSFGC, the American For- come. You can also con- Winter Forage Confer- KSFGC Annual Meeting. A age and Grassland Coun- tact Mark Nelson at info@ ence, Tuesday, December highlight of the conference cil, and the National Al- ksfgc.org with questions 11, 2018, in the Anderson will be a farmer panel dis- falfa and Forage Alliance. or if interested in being a Building on the Lyon Coun- cussing Flint Hills Alfalfa If you’ve already renewed sponsor or vendor at the ty Fairgrounds, Emporia. Management, along with your KSFGC membership, conference. Registration begins at 9:00 presentations by Dr. Dale admission is free. Farm- a.m. and the conference Blasi on feed and forage ers and ranchers can learn kicks off at 9:30 a.m. quality testing and utiliz- more and register online “Making Pasture, ing test results, Alan Tach- at https://ksfgc.org/wkfc/. 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LivingThe Soil Health InstiSoil- Conservation film Service. documentsLiving Soil captures from corn soil to bouquets, health rector, producer, editor,movement in this documentary are tute (SHI) has released “And this interest in soil the background of the united by their care for illustrator, cinematogra- showing us the way to a 60-minute documentary health extends far be- current soil health move- the soil. pher, and animator. With grow our food in concert that captures the histo- yond the farm gate,” adds ment and its momentum, The documentary a fiercely creative spirit, with the environment.” ry – and significance – Bill Buckner, president beginning with painful is directed by Chelsea Myers and her Tiny Attic The documentary of the soil health move- of the Noble Research images of the Dust Bowl, Myers, founder of Tiny crew pursue meaning- is available online. To ment. Institute and Chair of and then transitions to Attic, a video produc- ful work regionally and download it, visit https:// “Never have I seen, the Board of SHI. “Con- personal experiences of tion company located around the world. livingsoilfilm.com. For among farmers, such sumer packaged goods innovative women and in Columbia, Missouri “This is a film for ev- information on SHI, to a broad quest for (soil companies, environmen- men who are managing that specializes in doc- eryone who cares about become involved in the health) knowledge as I’m tal groups, financial in- their land to enhance soil umenting real moments our natural resources,” soil health movement, seeing now,” says Barry vestors, and many oth- health. The film features and real people. Myers says Wayne Honeycutt, and to subscribe to SHI Fisher, United States ers are recognizing the rural and urban farmers has evolved as a visual president & CEO of the communications, visit Department of Agricul- importance and value of from Maryland to Cali- storyteller for a diverse Soil Health Institute. www.soilhealthinstitute. ture-Natural Resources improving soil health.” fornia, selling everything range of projects as a di- “The innovative farmers org. U.S. farmers visit Cuban farms, discuss future relationships Delegates from the U.S. “The reason I’m here lowed to sail. U.S. banks ative’s board of directors, have a small cow herd that Kansas agriculture industry were isn’t to sell potatoes,” are allowed to provide di- or assembly, is in charge provides milk for their 210 Marion Calmer, CEO of in Cuba recently for the said participant Carl Hov- rect financing for exports of creating a planting members and to the state Calmer Corn Heads, Inc., Cuba-U.S. Agriculture erson, CEO of Hoverson of any other product ex- plan and supplying the re- for infants and the elder- Alpha, Illinois, and daugh- Business Conference. The Farms, Larimore, N.D., cept agricultural commod- sources, such as fuel and ly. The farmer members of ter Aliza conference brought about “but to help people live ities. fertilizer that their 200 the cooperative are com- Catalina Correa, Re- much interest from the better.” Hon. Rick Crawford, members need to grow the pensated based on their gional Marketing Special- Cuban Ministry of Agricul- The traditional Cuban United States Represen- crops. The planting plan is work. They receive month- ist, U.S. Grains Council, ture, Ministry of Foreign diet is made up of rice, tative, First District of based on the experience ly payments, and after har- Medellin, Colombia Affairs and the Cuban black beans, chicken, Arkansas, spoke to the of the farmer, demand for vest, they distribute the Hon. Rick Crawford, media. bread and locally pro- group about the legisla- crops and what can be profits to every member of United States Represen- Representing the soy- duced fruits and root veg- tion “HR525, which allows sold to the government. the coop based on results tative, First District of Ar- bean, corn, wheat, poultry, etables. extension of credit terms Once they sign the plant- and the work that they do. kansas potato, rice, sorghum and According to Alejandro from U.S. entities to Cuba ing plan, the government Compensation has nothing David Frederickson, barley industries, the 20 Mustelier Zamora, chair- to be able to sell ag com- sells inputs to the cooper- to do with how much land Commissioner of Agricul- conference participants man and CEO of Alimport, modities.” Half of the U.S. ative, which sells them to they contributed because ture, State of Minnesota, met with Cuban govern- Cuba’s food importing en- rice production is grown the individual farmers. He the land is collective Saint Paul, Minnesota ment officials and farmers terprise, “When buying in his district. He said, said there is a formula for property. Planting plans Richard Fritz, Manag- on November 8-10, 2018. grains from Argentina, it “It’s not about rice; it’s not how much fertilizer they are based on what seed is ing Director, World Poul- While about 30% of Cu- takes a long time to get about wheat; it’s not about receive, which is not al- available to grow. try Foundation, Hunts- ba’s 42,000 square miles here and affects the qual- chicken. It’s about U.S. ag ways the right amount and At the wrap-up meet- ville, Alabama of land area is currently ity of the food we import.” commodities and market it doesn’t always arrive at ing, Ambassador Juan Tara Smith, Vice Pres- used for farming, Cuban Rice imported from Japan access to areas that have the right time. His coop- Jose Leon Vega told the ident, Michael Torrey As- farmers do not have access can take up to five months really been difficult for us, erative uses an obsolete group, “Farmers in the sociates, Washington, D.C. to the latest technologies, to arrive. and this is a market that I and old system of flood ir- U.S. and Cuba can have Carl Hoverson, Chief equipment and inputs to There are many advan- would certainly like to see rigation because it is what better relationships. Executive Officer, Hov- reach their yield poten- tages of importing food us participate in.” they have. There is a strong distinc- erson Farms, Larimore, tial. The majority of the from the United States, After hearing from “We are far from reach- tion in Cuba between the North Dakota food production in Cuba most notably the proximi- Cuban government offi- ing our potential. We need American government and Jon Mark and Marda is done through farm- ty in terms of getting high cials, participants had the technology, modern equip- the American people. We Isbell, Zero Grade Farms, er-owned cooperatives, quality food in a timely opportunity to visit a farm- ment and timely inputs,” want people to be able to England, Arkansas but it’s not sufficient. Due and freight-efficient man- er’s market in Havana and he said. “We know that do business together.” Douglas Keesling, to the climate, there is no ner. tour two farmer coopera- tilling the soil is bad for The Cuba-U.S. Agricul- Keesling Farms, Past wheat grown commercial- Cuba can buy products tives. the land, but that’s all the ture Business Conference Chairman of the Kansas ly. In fact, much of the food from the U.S. and finance The president of the machinery we have.” was organized by the U.S. Wheat Commission, and for Cuba’s 11 million peo- the sale until the prod- first cooperative talked While planting geneti- Ag Coalition for Cuba, Co-Chair of U.S. Ag Co- ple and 4 million annual uct arrives in Cuba, with about the variety of crops cally modified crops is not which believes that the alition for Cuba, Chase, tourists must be imported, one exception – food. Food they grow, including tu- yet allowed in Cuba, there improvement of agricul- Kansas including an estimated 30 purchases, which have bers and vegetables, main- is research being done in tural trade between the Terry Jo Keesling, million bushels of wheat, been allowed since 2000, ly carrots. They provide laboratories. Ambassa- U.S. and Cuba is the foun- Keesling Farms, Chase, which comes primarily must be paid for up front, carrots for the Cuban tour- dor Juan Jose Leon Vega, dation for building suc- Kansas from the EU and Canada. before the ships are al- ism industry. The cooper- Cuban Ministry of Agricul- cessful and enduring rela- Chaitanya Kosaraju, ture International Affairs tions between both coun- Director, Industrial Trin- Division, told the group, tries. U.S. participants in idad Ammonia and In- “It would be a benefit to the conference included: ternational Feed Sales, COIN AUCTION the world if it was demon- Paul Johnson, Chair, Nutrien Ltd., Northbrook, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — 5:00 PM strated that GMO was safe U.S. Ag Coalition for Cuba, Illinois Auction will be held in the Community Center on the South side of the square in JEWELL, KS and could be planted to Chicago, Illinois Mark Mueller, Farmer Group lots of Franklin silver nickels; Indian head pennies; rare date Indians; key date buf- end hunger. There are 77 Philip Peters, Presi- and Director, Iowa Corn dollars, walking liberty half Washington quarters; rolls lib- falo nickels; Hawaii coinage; 7 million hungry in Latin dent, Cuba Research Cen- Growers Association, Wa- dollars, Mercury dimes, lib- erty silver halves; Ike dollars; gold coins inc.: $2.5 Liberty’s & America.” ter, Alexandria, Virginia verly, Iowa erty quarters, standing liber- mint sets; Washington quarter Indians, $5 Liberty; cased coin The President of the Mirella Betancourt, Christopher Popio, ty half dollars, barber dimes; book; Carson City dimes; quar- set; Spanish portrait dollar; 7 large cents; 3 cent pieces; 2 ters and silver dollars; Pesos; American silver eagles; error second farm cooperative Principal, Cuba Solutions Popio Stumpf Photogra- cent pieces; Susan B Antho- graded silver dollars from coins; gem proof rolls; state reported that they grow LLC, Falls Church, Virgin- phy, Chicago, Illinois ny’s; Flying eagles; Kenne- MS60 to 64; key date Lincoln quarters; $1, $2 & $5 bills. potatoes, sweet potatoes, ia Joe Steinkamp, Farm- dy halves; Liberty & Buffalo wheat’s Canada silver dollars; plantains and taro root, Marsha Boswell, Direc- er and Board of Directors, Note: Check our website for a complete list at www.thummelauction.com. white red and black beans, tor of Communications, American Soybean Associ- Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC garbanzos and corn and Kansas Wheat, Manhattan, ation, Evansville, Indiana 785-738-0067 COIN & STAMP AUCTION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 — 1:00 PM SELLERS EQUIPMENT, INC. Auction will be held at the Cloud Co. Fairgrounds at the East edge of CONCORDIA, KANSAS COINS & STAMPS eral 1 oz silver pieces; Indian Trade Center coins; proof LIQUIDATION AUCTION Large coin collection inc: 60+ head pennies, wheat pennies; sets; $2 & $5 silver certificate silver dollars inc: 1881CC, Lincoln cent books; Jefferson bills; large assortment of coins; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 — 10:00 AM Peace dollars, Morgan dollars, nickels; Mercury dimes; Barber large assortment of stamps. Preview: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • 3-6 PM Ike dollars, silver eagles; sev- halves; Olympic coins; World 400 N. Chicago — SALINA, KANSAS (East of Broadway Overpass) NOTE: Dorothy has collected coins & stamps for many years. Check our web site for more AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Sellers has sold after 71 years in business to Berry Co. Inc. in Wichita. complete list of coins at www.thummelauction.com. The auction is to sell the remaining assets of the company in excess of the new owner’s needs and includes 2 propane forklifts, tools and equipment from 3 different shops, remaining parts DOROTHY OSTROM ESTATE and inventory along with hundreds of parts books, service & repair manuals for product lines Doosan, Hyster, JCB, Allianz, Cimline, Kubota, Mariottio and others as well as shelving and of- Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC fice equipment. This will be a lengthy auction. There will be a preview Friday 11/30 3:00-6:00 pm. 785-738-0067 FORKLIFTS & PROPANE BOTTLES: Hyster mod. H50XM propane forklift w/pneumatic tires * Hys- ter 2000 lb propane forklift w/pneumatic tires * Hyster electric reach truck (no battery) * propane cage w/6 propane bottles * aluminum propane bottle. EQUIPMENT: Ingersoll-Rand air compressor mod. T3010120H 10 hp 230/460v 3-ph * oil can crush- er & drain system * Lincoln Idealarc 250 welder w/leads on cart * Magnus MIJI-LIF parts cleaner * Trinco Dry Blast cabinet & filter system * metal welding table w/4” vise * electric grinder * grinding wheels * welding rod * (2) 24v industrial battery chargers * Lincoln Electric Idealarc 250 welder on cart w/leads * Porta Cool evaporative air cooler * Bel Aire gas powered air compressor 14hp Kohler engine 30 gal tank * Delixi LG-30E Inverter Air Plasma cutter * manual winch lift * Robinair vacuum pump equipment w/cart * large 2-ton A-frame w/electric chain hoist * Gates PC707 hydraulic hose crimper * crimping table w/additional crimper fittings * HD truck floor jack * Kalamazoo horizontal band saw * Handy Jet abrasive blaster * propane radiant heater * regular & HD grinders on stands * Rockwell floor model drill press * drill bits up to ginormous * Kwik-Way valve grinder. TOOLS: Shop vac 5hp 12 gal * bench grinder on stand * asstd C-clamps on stand * cabinet full of welding gauges, hoses, torches, leads * Makita chop saw * engine assembly tool room contents (see pictures) engine assembly room contents (see pictures) * 2-ton engine hoist * Kubota tractor special clutch tool set * Rece induction bearing heater. SHOP ITEMS: Work bench * pr jack stands * HD 6” vise * eyewash equipment * utility sink * rolling parts cart * bulk fuel tank w/manual pump * shop fans * (2) buckets hydraulic fluid * spool of roller chain * metal work bench w/8” vise * metal parts shelves * 12’ wide x 12’ tall tear drop pallet rack storage * compressor parts * rolling ladder * (2) 5-gallon buckets Doosan SAE 10W-30 synthetic oil * Hand Pallet Trucks pallet jack * engine stands * used oil tanks & barrels * HD jack stands * metal work bench * rolling work carts * plates, rods, cable clamps, adjustment equipment * tap & dies, threading equipment * parts & fittings * porta power equipment * bolts/washers/nuts cabinet * oil & lube carts * oil cans & funnels * (6) Universal bulk fluids tanks w/dispensers * wash room buckets & pans * rolling work carts * recovered refrigerant bottle 150 lbs * 2-wheel cart * asstd bottle jacks * asstd parts pans * battery charger * Inverter Air Plasma cutter * (2) welding carts w/gauges, hoses, torches * 2-1/2 ton floor jack * oily waste safety can * work desk * 10-ton floor jack * 2-ton & 10-ton floor jacks * wall of chains, hooks, shackles, chain hoists * (2) pedestal shop fans * loaded parts cabinets * asstd air hoses & power cords * jumper cables * metal work bench * transmission jack * pedestal shop fan * paints & fluids cabinet * misc supplies cabinet * fittings & parts cabinets * small parts cabinets * metal shelving * metal cabinets * parts cabinets. PARTS INVENTORY& PARTS, SERVICE & REPAIR BOOKS: NEW Woods 1009 front loader new in crate * wheel weights * wheels & rims * NEW Kubota 12” & 24” buckets * NEW Kubota Konnect coupler w/connect kit * asstd forklift tires * blade parts * seat assemblies * Kubota tractor parts * REAL ESTATE AUCTION warning lights * pile parts marked Fiat-Allis stuff * (2) boxes marked JCB glass * other replacement THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 — 1:00 PM glass * the parts room has many remaining NEW parts from the different product lines that weren’t Auction will be held at the Knights Columbus Hall in TIPTON, KANSAS taken to Wichita * odd parts – cylinder, roller chain, clevis’, hooks, mirror * several hundred parts, service & repair books. TRACT I: OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Conference table w/rolling chairs * metal desk w/left hand return * large white Legal Description: E ½ S ½ 3-8-11 Osborne Possession: Possession will be March 1, boards & bulletin boards * metal shelving w/doors * folding chairs * HP Laserjet 2300n printer * (2) Co. Kansas 2019. HON 4-drawer file cabinets * large wood shelving unit * 2-drawer file cabinet * metal wire shelves * The farm is located 3 miles West and 3 miles metal desk * office chair * in/out trays * routers, links, office equipment * conference table& chairs * North of Tipton along 181 Highway. There are Terms: 10% of purchase price as down pay- metal shelves * organizer (mail slots) * shelving * filing cabinets * office desk & chair. 156.74 acres of grass with a spring feed pond. ment day of auction, the balance will be due MISCELLANEOUS: Pr loading ramps * T-posts * (2) pr forklift extensions * stand-up service desk * 2017 taxes were approximately $340.21 upon closing on or before January 25, 2019. broadcast spreader w/ice melt * Toro snow thrower * broadcast spreader * rolling parts cart * truck TRACT II: Down payment will be escrowed with Gregory tire w/rim * tires & rims * freight dolly * adjustable shelving unit * load ramp plate * load ramps * freight Legal Description: SW ¼ 31-7-11 & E ½ SE Law Office. Escrow fees will be split 50/50 be- cart * 6’ & 8’ fiberglass step ladders * 6’ aluminum step ladder * BUNN coffee maker/warmer * GE ¼ 36-7-12 Osborne Co. Kansas tween seller & purchaser. Title insurance will be apartment fridge * GE microwave oven * janitorial cart & supplies * Howe freight scale * stock picking The farm is located 2 miles West of Highway used, the cost will be split 50/50 between seller carts * banding machine. MANY OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED! 181 on 120th Drive. There are 225 acres of & purchaser. grass with pond. 2017 taxes were $389.86. For Latest Update & Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting Pictures go to website: Seller will pay 2018 and all prior year’s taxes. as seller agent. All statements made day of Purchaser will pay 2019 taxes. auction take precedence over printed material. www.soldbywilson.com ANNA STREIT TRUST Any announcement made the day Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC of sale takes precedence over any printed matter. 785-738-0067 Auction calendar - 11

Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 Page 11 Grass & Grain Area Value of body condition Auctions and Sales score examined at workshop By Lindsay King, least $60 less in your body to the back and Sealed Bid Land Auc- m/l; T4: 157 ac. m/l) held at Antrim-Piper Wenger Re- Angus Media pocket.” from the top down,” tion (bids accepted until Seneca for Lazy D Ranch, altors. Thanks to technolo- Cattlemen should Felger said. “People Dec. 12 at 11 am) — 288 Ac Heirs of Les Droge. Auc- December 15 — Real gy, producers can de- consider more than see different things, so +/- River bottom tillable tioneers: Seneca Realty, Estate (5 acres with 2-story velop better cattle in just nutrition when I usually have at least on the Solomon River be- Inc., Mike Kuckelman, bro- home, barn, garage, other tween Verdi & Niles. Auc- ker and Dale Wilhelm, auc- outbuildings) & Personal the lifetime of the an- contemplating BCS. one other person out tioneers: Horizon Farm & tioneer/sales. property inc. Pickup, 1966 imal rather than over Age, milking ability there to help me score Ranch Realty, LLC. December 1 — Trac- Ford Galaxy, applianc- the life span of the and herd health also cattle.” Sealed Bid Land Auc- tors, dozer, shredder, mo- es, wood stoves, mowers, cattleman. This was significantly affect the The smartest thing tion (bids accepted until torcycle, cars, gas engines, chain saws, furniture, TVs the take-home lesson number, both positive- cattlemen can do when Dec. 14 @ 3 pm CST) — tools, collectibles & more & electronics, LP records, from the first of three ly and negatively. addressing a low BCS 161.47 m/l acres in Osborne held south of Waterville DVDs, household & more innovation workshops “When people get to is to separate thinner County, KS. Bid to Klint for (Orlin) Musil Family at Bennington for John Be- sponsored by Neo- the age of 40, they typi- cattle. Economically, @ Kennedy Berkley Law Trust. Auctioneers: Olm- ichle Estate. Auctioneers: gen at the fifth-annu- cally start to lose mus- this will allow those Firm, questions Curt Mar- steds & Sandstrom. Wilson Realty & Auction al Angus Convention cle mass, and I believe animals to get the extra shall. December 1 — Real Service. November 27 — 400 Estate: 312.6 acres m/l of December 15 — Huge hosted Nov. 3-5, 2018, that holds true for cat- feed they need without acres m/l of Saline Coun- Northern Flint Hills Na- year-end reduction inven- in Columbus, Ohio. tle also,” Felger said over feeding the cattle ty & Ottawa County land tive Grass Pasture in Pot- tory auction including 200 “Body condition of the various factors with the ideal, or high- held at Salina for the Dor- tawatomie County held at pieces of tractors, com- scores are not rocket influencing BCS. “But er, BCS. othy M. Reed Trust. Auc- Blaine for Lyle Goodman bines, heads, sprayers, science, it is simply milking ability should Ddee Haynes, Neo- tioneers: Generations Real Estate. Auctioneers: Cline tillage, hay, grain equip- evaluating cattle on also be considered. gen territory manager Estate & Auction, Kevin Realty & Auction, LLC. ment & more farm ma- their visual appear- If we have a heavier based out of Oklahoma, Borger & Lenny Mullin. December 2 — (Day 2): chinery held at Palmyra, ance,” said Gary Fel- milking cow, she will reminded producers of November 27 — 160 Household, antique roll Missouri & online at www. ger, Neogen technical have great nutrition- the importance of the acres m/l of Jefferson top desk & other antique wheelerauctions.com for manager based out of al needs while she is bull’s BCS. A young- County, Nebraska land furniture, appliances, fur- Sydenstricker John Deere. held at Diller, Nebraska niture, dishes, costume Auctioneers: Wheeler Auc- Missouri. “We are just nursing a calf and even er bull should have a for Richard Johnson Es- jewelry & more at Hoyt for tions & Real Estate. making a genetic or vi- when she is dry. That BCS of no less than a 6, tate. Auctioneers: Speck- Estate of Larry May, Betty December 15 — Farm sual prediction about makes it easier for her while mature bulls can mann Realty & Auction May seller. Auctioneers: equipment, machinery, how much fat, or lack BCS to be lower than be a 5. Service, Inc. Kooser Auction Service. vehicles, firearms, collect- of fat, an animal has.” we want it to be.” The best way to ad- November 28 — Real December 4 — Coins ible automobile & misc. at The economic im- On a scale of 1-9, it dress a high or low Estate: 80-acre farm of- & stamps including silver Lyndon for Marvin Hans- portance of body condi- takes an estimated 80 BCS is through man- fered in 2 parcels & combo; dollars, 1881CC, Peace ford Estate. Auctioneers: tion scores (BCS) stems pounds (lb.) to move up agement with input Personal Property: Farm & & Morgan dollars, silver Sanders Auctions, Jim from getting a calf on or down a BCS. On that livestock equipment, shop Eagles, Mercury dimes & Sanders. from the genetic pro- the ground every year. scale, an ideal score tools & misc. held at Bur- more at Concordia for Dor- December 15 — 153.5 file. Putting weight on rton for Donald Porter Es- othy Ostrom Estate. Auc- acres m/l irrigated Re- A high or low BCS can for a first-calf heifer is an animal to increase tate. Auctioneers: Morris tioneers: Thummel Real public County land held quickly increase the a 6 and a cow should their BCS is easier Yoder Auctions; National Estate & Auction, LLC. at Courtland for Marvin calving interval and be a 5. Roughly 95% of than taking weight off. Land Realty. December 4 — Real Bergstrom. Auctioneers: sometimes prevents a all animals fall within “You have to be November 29 — Coins Estate — 160 acres Rice Midwest Land and Home, female from conceiv- the 3-7 range. careful with a cow that inc. Franklin silver dol- County land held in Alden Jeff Dankenbring & Mark ing entirely. Felger suggested has a high BCS when lars, walking liberty half for Karen Boyle Estate. Uhlik. “If I have a thin cow looking at five traits she goes into labor, she dollars, Mercury dimes, Auctioneers: Oswalt Auc- December 15 — Toy at calving and it takes when scoring cattle: will dump a lot of fat,” Flying Eagles, Kennedy tion & Realty. Tractors: IHC Special Edi- her 20 days longer to 1) ribs, 2) backbone, halves, Buffalo nickels, December 6 — 2 Tracts tion, International Har- said John Paterson, come back into heat, 3) hips, 4) brisket and gold coins, American Sil- of farmland in Osborne vester, John Deere Preci- Neogen territory man- her calf is then 20 days flank fill, and 5) tail- ver Eagles & much more County held at Tipton for sion Classics, John Deere ager based out of Mon- younger at weaning,” head. Typically, slight at Jewell. Auctioneers: Anna Streit Trust. Auc- Special Addition, John tana. “You need to give Felger said to explain visibility of a few ribs Thummel Real Estate & tioneers: Thummel Real Deere toys, Massey, Ford her protein like distill- Auction, LLC. Estate & Auction, LLC. Precision, Allis Chalmers the lasting impact is not cause for con- ers grain that degrades November 29 — 80 acres December 6 — Real Es- Precision Classic, AC Spe- BCS has on the eco- cern but when the slowly in the rumen. m/l of Riley County grass- tate — western Clay Coun- cial Addition, Caterpillar, nomics of a seedstock backbone protrudes The fat will come off land, timber, rolling ter- ty farmland held at Clay and Franklin Mint toys operation. “If that calf and multiple ribs are a bit slower, and you rain, wildlife & spring fed Center for the Freddie J. held at Marysville for Gary gains two pounds a day visible, Felger gets won’t have as many creek held at Randolph. Brose Revocable Living Skoch. Auctioneers: Olm- while eating grass it worried. Auctioneers: Gene Francis Trust. Auctioneers: Clay steds & Sandstrom. problems with the re- will weigh 40 pounds “Cattle put fat on & Associates Real Estate County Real Estate, Greg December 16 — Gun productive track.” Brokers & Auctioneers. Kretz, salesman & auction- consignment auction at Sa- less and that will be at from the front of their December 1 — Coins, eer. lina. Auctioneers: Wilson furniture, appliances, December 8 — Guns, Realty & Auction Service. ner well cover/pump base; Duck glassware, collectibles, bits & spurs, traps, Horn December 18 — Real Es- foot scraper. equipment, tools & misc. at furniture & art, chalk art, tate Auctions: (1) 3 BR/1.5 ESTATE AUCTION BLACKSMITH: Smith made Junction City for The late oil & petroleum collect- BA home w/114 acres of SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 — 10:00 AM game holder; Gyroscope type Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jung- ibles, chuck wagon/kitch- pasture & cropland; (2) 2248A ZZ Road — STRONG CITY, KANSAS (Saffordville candle or lamp holder off a ship; Community Building). About 10 miles West of Emporia, KS Trenton 130 # anvil; Peter Wright hans & others. Auction- en, hog oilers, railroad, 3BR, 2BA walkout rancher on Hwy. 50. There is a sign pointing to Saffordville, go south 118# anvil; Tools. eers: Brown Real Estate & antlers, mounts, antler with 124 acres of pasture across the RR tracks. (Bring your jacket, it may be cold!) HUNTING: Several wood decoys, 1 canvas Goose; American rifle- Auction Service, LLC. art, signs & prints, display & cropland held at Lyn- GUNS: US Sharps Rifle Com- ing oven; 2 Dazey butter churns; man notebooks, 1966-1972; 2 pc. December 1 — Fork- cases, salesman samples, don. Auctioneers: Sanders pany .54 cal. By IAB Marcheno, brass can opener w/Bull head/tail; shell boxes; Powder flask w/hunt Conn. like new; 1833 Eli Whitney lifts, propane bottles, fishing, knives, cast iron, Auctions, Coldwell Banker copper crumb tray; wooden ladle; scene; Dupont powder can. 69 cal. musket, bayonet, sheath, equipment, tools, shop blacksmith, hunting, light- Griffith & Blair, Inc., Jim Aunt Jemima cookie jar & S&P’s. LIGHTING: Pair Hearse lanterns; tamping rod; Winchester 50 12 HOG OILERS: Sipe-2 rollers; brass triple font lamp; buggy lan- items, parts inventory & ing, pedal vehicles, ammo, Sanders. ga.; Winchester mdl. 1906 .22; Watermelon. terns; copper carriage lanterns. parts, service & repair scopes, etc. & more held at March 2, 2019 — Farm Ruger American .243 like new in RAILROAD: Signal Light w/3 PEDAL VEHICLES: Scat racer; box; Kentucky .45 rifle w/wonder- books, office equipment, Strong City. Auctioneers: machinery, iron, tools & lights; cast cone top for sign; 8 Fire and Rescue; John Deere; ful curly maple stock; Browning misc. & more at Salina for Hancock Auction & Real misc. held South of Chap- RR lanterns. Murray tractors; McCormick trail- Auto 5 Light 20, 2 barrels, orig. ANTLERS, MOUNTS, ANTLER er w/fenders; John Deere trailer; Sellers Equipment, Inc.. Estate. man for Loren Peck. Auc- case, excellent; Smith & Wesson ART: Cribbage “board”, brush & Dump Trak trailer; Western Flyer Auctioneers: Wilson Real- December 8 — Farm tioneers: Kretz Auction .32 revolver; Ruger New Model comb; Caribou shoulder mount; wagon; wagon made from pedal Single 6 .22 Colorado Centenni- ty & Auction Service. & Farm Related consign- Service. several antlers, sheds; Fox pelt; car. al-US Bicentennial; High Stan- December 1 — Vehicles, ment auction at Fairbury, March 15, 2019 — 23rd Coyote full body. MORE GOOD ITEMS: Moorman dard Double 9 .22; JC Higgins SIGNS/PRINTS (many): Many hobbles; CM Russell bronze? Of- furniture, antiques, prim- Nebraska. Auctioneers: Annual Production Sale at m29 .22 rifle; Marlin .22 auto rifle; of the prints have great color, fering to the Sun Gods; Reggie itives, collectibles, misc. Schultis & Son, Inc. Maple Hill for Sunflower Stevens 410 single shot; Waffen- western scenes & western peo- Jackson baseball bat; pool cue fabrik Bern mdl. 81 (Swiss), In- appliances, household, December 11 — Com- Genetics. ple in period clothing; Swift & holder for corner; hammers; Mon- spector mark; SKS 7.62x39, guns, gun safes, ammo, mercial Real Estate - 1.2 March 16, 2019 — (Re- Co cream buying station porce- key wrenches; 5 buggy or stock Leapers scope; flare gun; single tools & more held at Portis acres on a large corner lot, scheduled from Dec. 1) lain; Cast 1889 Gloeklers Butcher whips; Quirts; 5 canes-leather shot percussion derringer, app.50 shop sign; R W Means fence Co; for the Matters. Auction- warehouse held at Salina — Real Estate & personal washers, silver tip, fancy handle; cal., oct. 3 1/4” barrel, engraving; Page Fence; Arrow fence; Dum- glass paperweight; wire straight- - eers: Wolters Auction & for Jack A. Wilson Trust - property at Maple Hill for 1945 German K98 8mm Maus mons Horse shoe; Sidney Dillon ener; wire stretchers; Meta gate Realty, Jim Wolters. Advantage Trust Company, Dan & Judy Burdach. Auc- er; 1942 Izhevsk Mosin Nagant cigar tin sign; Gombaults Caustic shutter; compass in orig. box; m91/30 7.62x54R; Mossberg December 1 — Trac- trustee. Auctioneers: Mark tioneers: Murray Auction Balsam; International Stock food; brass scales; Ketcham Mfg. ATR 308 bolt action rifle; Smith & Big Red fence; Cyclone Fence; tors, combine & heads, Baxa, Coldwell Banker & Realty. brass chicken killer; cast back Wesson M&P Sport II .223/5.56; Swift & Company; Ebert Wagon; curry combs; leather tools inc. a hay equipment, row crop Ruger 10/22 Collector’s edition Studebaker buggy; Custer’s last circle cutter, splitter & rounder; - equipment, pickups, truck, .22LR; FN FNAR 7.62x51; Rem stand; Bull Durhan; D. P. James; bone handle farrier tools; char- ington 700 308 WIN bolt action Never Slip Ted tip; Stetson; Bick- coal irons; wooden folding pocket skid steer attachments, rifle, bipod, Redfield 3x9x scope, more Gall Salve; Justin Gates; mirror; celluloid dominoes; un- trailers, grain carts, ma- leather sling, Excellent. Biltrite soles; Western ladies; usual veterinary bag w/contents; Several sets of chinery, livestock equip- BITS & SPURS: Zulichs Powder; Boyt Harness; 2 metal saddle racks; Woolf Bros - ment, 4-wheeler & gar- spurs, Makers names are Crock Angus -origination in Kansas; Co- top hat; lg. wooden hat block; et, Kelly, Crockett Renalde, SRS, den tractor, tools & misc., rona Salve; Peter Schuttler Wag- Stilyard scales; 1882 dehorner; Ricarde 4 heart, Kelly, Eduardo ons; Red Cloud; Clay Commis- household held near Ar- leather covered child’s trunk; mil- Grivhalve, Anchor, Williams, US sion; Clay Robinson; Great Texas itary saddle repair kit; stitching chie, Missouri for Estate spurs, English, Buerman horse State Fair, 1890; Seminole Indi- harness vise; sterling ash tray; of Don & Peg Shipley. head, Bronc & aluminum; Bits an; Bull Meat Brand flour; Indian; wooden steer head match holder; inc.: 1859 US Army, US w/brass, Auctioneers: Cantrell Auc- Wichita Stockyards photo-40’s; arrowheads; metal spear points; US #3, Winchester, Crockett w/ Kickapoo Indian; L H Hoffman cast alum. horse; skid boots; pair tions. - headstall, “P”, Silver Concho Cal pics; S H Bush livestock dealer; chaps; Hopalong Cassidy pen- ifornia style, 1939 French mili- December 1 — 160 Studebaker wagon; Deering Har- nant; sleigh bells; 3 sets harness tary, Gal legs; several fancy bits, acres Morris County Na- vesters 1901 Calender; Russell’s bells w/horse hair plumes; 1 cent spurs, unmarked. tive Grass Pasture held butcher knives; Sleepy Eye Mills; peanut vendor; steam whistle; TRAPS (a small collection): S. KC stockyards. at Council Grove for Jim brass Champion 6 lever padlock Newhouse #5 Bear trap, patent DISPLAY CASES: Cane display; w/key; Little Bronco’s compa- Brooks. Auctioneers: Bott Sept. 26, 1911; Mackenzie Dis- DES trinket showcase of Walnut; ny Indian child’s costume; foot Realty & Auction. trict Fur, 1886 #15 bear trap; other small cases. warmers; Rosette’s inc.: AHTA, HBC American Fur #6 bear trap; December 1 — Nema- SALESMAN SAMPLES: Wood- Union Pacific, more; skid boots; S. Newhouse #4 ½, 3, 4, 81, 91, en gate; Garden Gate; Saddle. ha County farmland sold therapeutic horse shoes; braid- 91 ½; Also-Blake & Lamb, Tri- FISHING: Snake Bite first aid ed reins & hobbles; Roy Rogers in 4 tracts (T1: 157 ac m/l; umph, Victor, Diamond’s of vari- pocket kit; vintage trolling motors; yo-yo. T2: 152 ac. m/l; T3: 157 ac. ous sizes; 50-60 traps sold in ap- Pflueger fishing tackle wooden AMMO (several 100 rounds) propriate bundles; Big Stinky Fly box; unusual reel; Reels inc.: will sell last: Clips-M-14, AR15, trap; Glass fly traps; Metal fly trap; Herter’s Penn #109, Pflueger & 1911 9mm, AK47-22, 9mm; 2 Coyote Getter; Tips to Trappers more; quite a few older lures, boxes M-1 carbine; Winchester booklets; Hills Bros. Trappers some w/orig. boxes; creel; collec- .32 auto; 30-03, 338, 30-30; 400 Catalogs; Misc. trapper items. tion of fishing gaffs. rounds 7.62x51; 12 ga. 00Buck, REAL ESTATE AUCTION HORN FURNITURE & ART: KNIVES: Buck, Lone Ranger, Girl #8; 7.62x54; 7.62x39; .22lr; CCI THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — 10:00 AM Wonderful old Horn hall tree/um- Scout, Hawaii, hunting, etc. stingers; 9mm; 45ACP; 5.56. Auction will be held at the Knights Columbus Hall in TIPTON, KANSAS brella stand, hand hewn wood; CAST IRON: Rooster windmill SCOPES, MOUNTS, MISC.: Horseshoe/Horn rack mirror; weight; spittoon; Seats inc.: Tasco 15-45x50 telescope; TRACT I: Seller will pay 2018 and all prior year’s taxes. Multi-horn hat racks; Horn art; Buckeye Akron, Hoosier, Deer- Muzzleloader scope NIB; Red Legal Description: W ½ SE ¼ 2-8-11 Os- Purchaser will pay 2019 taxes. Foot stool. ing, McCormick; Galion motor Dot sight; Crossfire Ii 3x9x40 & CHALK ART: 5 Indian busts; borne Co., Kansas Possession: Possession will be upon closing. grader plate; Steam engine tool 6x24x50; Nikon scope mounts; The farm is located from Tipton, Ks, 3 miles Buffalo; Rin Tin Tin. box Grease your gearing- Clean Bipod; shooting rest; AR 15 stock; North and 2 miles West on 130 Drive. There Terms: 10% of purchase price as down pay- OIL/PETROLEUM COLLECT- Boiler Tubes Daily- and tool ammo cans; Ruger BX25X2 mag- are approximately 78 acres of broke ground. ment day of auction, the balance will be due IBLES: Early Bowser vertical oil boxes without names; mail box w/ azines; Tapco 7.62x39 maga- 2018 taxes are approximately $980.00 upon closing on or before December 31, 2018. pump; Hudson oil jar w/orig. lid; cast end-Century Post Co.; Wag- zines; Top Flite Golf clubs w/bag. Down payment will be escrowed with Gregory Goodyear Service station porce- TRACT II: Law Office. Escrow fees will be split 50/50 be- lain sign; Standard Oil Company NOTE: This is a partial listing. There are a few hundred photos Legal Description: E ½ SE ¼ 2-8-11 less tween seller & purchaser. Title insurance will be sign; Red Crown porcelain double at www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com. You will want to attend this auction! No buyer’s premium, no sales tax. Doors open at tract with farmstead Osborne Co., Kansas used, the cost will be split 50/50 between seller sided; Goodrich tires; Armstrong 8:00 am. Good food available after 9:00 am. The farm is located from Tipton, Ks. 3 miles & purchaser. tires-tin; Sinclair ½ gal. pour tin; North and 2 miles West on 130 Drive. There D-X porcelain double sided; Con- Terms: Cash or approved check day of auction. Inspection day of are approximately 60 acres broke ground and Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting oco wall clock. auction. Remove all items day of auction. 15 acres grass. 2018 taxes are approximately as seller agent. All statements made day of CHUCK WAGON/KITCHEN: $900.00. auction take precedence over printed material. Tin Dinnerware; skillet, dipper w/ forged handle to hang on Chuck RON KRIER wagon; wooden plate-very early; tin teapot w/handle on side; Fire Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC King Pheasant dishes; chalk 785-738-0067 string holders; cast “beehive” string holder; Rose Bud warm- Paul Hancock, Auctioneer • 620.340.5692 12-Famers and Ranchers

Page 12 Grass & Grain, November 27, 2018 neck brace for several weeks. Not in public, of course. Maybe I wouldn’t National Pork Board and U.S. have been so reluctant to wear it if I didn’t have to respond to the question...”- Meat Export Federation to So, did you hurt your neck?” What did I tell them? partner on Pork 2040 The National Pork Board, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the U.S. No. It’s just decorative. A Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced that they will engage in a fore- cosmetic article of cloth- sight-based marketing study called Pork 2040. The study will investigate changing Cowboy Mentality ing designed to offset my consumer attitudes and trends in developed and emerging U.S. pork export markets in I ran into Randy in the have asked the question bad posture and enhance 17 defined countries. airport. He was draggin’ facetiously, and explained. my fine facial features. Or his right hind leg like an In an effort to ‘keep up maybe... my wife gave it to “Previous international marketing studies centered only on quantitative statis- escaped convict tryin’ to with the competition’ he me on our anniversary... tics to define demand, production and market access,” said Bill Luckey, chair of the cover his tracks. I could had taken to announcing or, I wrenched it saving a Checkoff’s International Marketing committee and a pork producer from Columbus, see it had taken him a rodeos a-horseback. school bus load of children Nebraska. “This unique effort will be more comprehensive, investigating the relevant while to pull his pant leg ‘Say no more,’ I thought. from a burning building. qualitative factors that shape consumer opinion and hence markets. The study will on over the swollen knee. Riding a strange horse fur- If I had been forced focus on forecasting the pork and pork-product demand landscape over the next sev- He side-slid to a stop to nished by the stock con- to explain, I would have eral decades to help determine where best to invest our limited Checkoff resources.” visit for a minute. tractor into the center of to have said I was rid- In addition to analyzing linear consumer trends, the Pork 2040 research will assess “So.” I asked stupidly, the arena surrounded by ing down the trail with trends in the development of new production and marketing technologies, as well as in “Hurt yourself?” thousands of foot-stomp- an amigo whose horse growing environmental concerns and in emerging legal, trade and regulatory regimes Randy is a rodeo an- in’, whistlin’, avid rodeo was jiggin’ and tossin around the globe. nouncer. A good one, I fans, reins in one hand, his head. So I told this “Comprehensive research is vital to our international marketing planning and fore- might add. I’ve seen him microphone in the other, amigo that he didn’t have casting in order to stay ahead of the curve,” Luckey said. “We must take proactive steps work. But this injury could with flags flyin’, banners to put up with that kind to market products in both current and emerging markets well into the future.” certainly not be worked re- flappin’ and music blar- of unsavory equine behav- China, which has a growing and increasingly urban population base, will be the first lated, I thought to myself. in’... the outcome is almost ior. When he throws his country studied through the Pork 2040 lens. A research platform will be developed to Rodeo announcers are a predictable. head, I said, conk him be- enable the U.S. pork industry to design and implement a long-term strategy for U.S. little higher up the food His story included all tween the ears. ‘Whattya pork consumption in China and to add context to one of the most critical export mar- chain than those of us who of that and concluded with mean?’ asked my amigo. kets. actually get within strik- a wild bucking exit where So I demonstrated by lean- “By forecasting where pork and pork product demand is heading in China, the Pork ing distance of large her- he bailed out with the ing out of the saddle and Checkoff and its partners can return value to U.S. pig farmers through a defined and bivores. They sit in their grace of a sand bag fallin’ whacking his horse on the united focus on growing export demand,” said Craig Morris, vice president of interna- ivory towers above the off the back of a runaway poll with a 32 ounce mug tional marketing for the Pork Checkoff. dust and flailing hooves, stage coach. I’d got at the GIT AND GO. The Emerging Markets Program will provide initial funding for the project. This inciting the fans and tit- What makes people do The mug broke, his horse funding will enable teams of experts to assess consumer trends, attitudes and behav- illating the timers. Occa- things like that says some- stampeded and when I iors that influence China’s food system needs and the subsequent ability to increase sionally stooping to act as thing about the cowboy straightened up, I couldn’t U.S. exports into the region. straight man to the barrel mentality. This mentality move my neck. “Pork 2040 will help decision-makers in business, government and non-profit organi- man’s jokes but above it is best characterized by See what I mean? Ran- zations understand and accommodate the myriad challenges facing our pork industry all, maintaining their dig- that old joke where the guy dy’s story isn’t that prepos- stakeholders,” Morris said. “Challenges routinely surface from ever-evolving factors nity. Ringmaster of all they holds his hand in front of terous after all. Just part that affect the global food system, and we need to be better informed about circum- survey. his face and bets his friend of the cowboy way. Here, stances potentially within our control and influence.” He gave me a raised that he can’t ‘hit my hand bet you can’t hit my hand Contractors interested in submitting proposals for this market should visit pork. eyebrow, realized that I before I move it.’ before I move it. was not smart enough to I once had to wear a www.baxterblack.com to/2040rfp to download the request for proposals and submit their bid. Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Co., Inc. AUCTIONS EVERY Salina, KANSAS SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY & THURSDAY MONDAY — HOGS & CATTLE Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday yearlings first, followed by Packer cows and bulls. THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK TOTALED Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- sible so we can get them highly advertised. 2,910 CATTLE & 82 HOGS. AUCTIONEERS: KYLE ELWOOD, ANDREW SYLVESTER & GARREN WALROD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 PAIRS For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website www.fandrlive.com SPECIAL COWS SALE: 13 blk Salina 3-4 @ 1685.00 10 blk Marquette 4 yrs @ 1685.00 BRED HEIFERS 8 blk Alma 3-5 @ 1650.00 FARMERS & RANCHERS HAS SWITCHED BACK to 10 blk Claflin @1785.00 6 blk Manchester 3-5 @ 1625.00 Cattle USA.com for our online auctions. 24 blk Claflin @1775.00 3 blk Salina 3-4 @ 1610.00 UPCOMING SPECIAL SALES: 5 blk Claflin @1750.00 5 blk Manchester 3-5 @ 1600.00 Special COW Sales Weaned/Vaccinated Sales 23 blk Claflin @1735.00 8 blk Manchester 3-5 @ 1600.00 • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 12 blk Claflin @1725.00 5 blk Salina 3-5 @ 1600.00 • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 18 blk Claflin @1725.00 14 blk Salina 7-9 @ 1200.00 All Special Sales START AT NOON! • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 12 blk Claflin @1700.00 4 blk Salina broke @ 1000.00 24 blk Brookville @1685.00 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 24 blk Brookville @1685.00 22 Black steers & heifers, weaned 30 days, vacc, 600; 100 mostly 27 blk Brookville @1675.00 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 black steers & heifers, off grass, northern origin, 850-950; 50 black & BWF steers & heifers, home raised, 600-750; 90 black steers & heifers, 6 blk Minneapolis @1675.00 CATTLE & HOG SALE: 450-600; 6 heifers, weaned 6 weeks, 600; 145 mostly black steers & 10 blk Minneapolis @1625.00 heifers, weaned Oct 28th, fall vacc, 650-750; 20 black steers & heifers, 6 blk Smolan @1500.00 HOGS long time weaned, home raised, fall vacc, no implants, 550-600; 10 4 wht Thayer 103 @ 35.00/HD Charolais cross steers & heifers, weaned, 450-550; 20 steers, 600-650. BRED COWS 10 mix Thayer 64 @ 16.00/HD 6 blk Hays 3 yrs @ 1660.00 5 wht Newton 290 @ 50.25 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 27 blk Concordia 3-4 @ 1650.00 11 mix Newton 284 @ 49.00 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, WEANED/VACC SALE 23 bwf Hays 2 yrs @ 1600.00 5 wht Newton 299 @ 46.50 60 black steers & heifers, 500-800; 7 steers & heifers, home raised, 3 blk Hays 3 yrs @ 1600.00 600; 31 BWF/RWF fall vacc, weaned 60 days, 600-750; 40 black 24 blk Hays 3 yrs @ 1585.00 COWS steers & heifers, home raised, weaned Sept 20th, PI negative, 600- 20 blk Gypsum 3-5 @ 1485.00 1 blk Durham 1625 @ 72.00 700; 45 black steers Sim/Angus Irvin Ranch bulls IGS, 750-800; 15 black steers & heifers, home raised, 2rnd vacc, weaned 45 days, 12 red Brookville 4 yrs @ 1475.00 1 blk Durham 1640 @ 70.50 open, 500-600; 16 steers & heifers, home raised, all vacc, weaned 3 9 blk Marion 3-4 @ 1475.00 1 blk New Cambria 1585 @ 70.50 months, 350-750; 65 black/BWF steers & heifers, 700-800; 34 most- 3 red Wilsey 3-4 @ 1450.00 4 mix Salina 1610 @ 70.50 ly black steers & heifers, home raised, 2rnd vacc, weaned 30 days, 21 blk Wilsey 3-5 @ 1450.00 1 blk Salina 1560 @ 70.00 550-650; 12 black steers & heifers, weaned Oct 23, 2rnd fall vacc, 18 blk Salina 3-5 @ 1450.00 1 blk Beloit 1540 @ 69.50 450-550; 100 steers & heifers; 35 steers & heifers, home raised, 3 red Salina 3-5 @ 1450.00 4 mix Durham 1700 @ 69.50 500-700; 200 steers & heifers, 550-650; 60 black & BWF steers & heifers, 600-800; 60 steers, weaned 60 days, mostly black, vacc, 12 bwf Gypsum 3-5 @ 1450.00 poured, 800; 30 heifers, open, vacc, poured, mostly black, weaned 20 blk Gypsum 3-5 @ 1450.00 BULLS 60 days, 575; 140 mostly black steers & heifers, fall vacc, weaned 19 blk Marion 3-4 @ 1450.00 1 red Salina 2040 @ 88.00 Oct, 550-600; 190 Angus steers, AI sired, 575-650; 80 black steers 11 blk Slina 3-5 @ 1435.00 1 red Gypsum 1990 @ 82.00 & heifers, home raised, weaned, vacc, 550-650; 65 black steers & 16 red Gypsum 3-4 @ 1435.00 1 char Newton 1950 @ 80.00 heifers, home raised, 500-650; 40 black/BWF steers & heifers, 600- 700; 30 steers & heifers; 50 Angus heifers, AI sired, 500; 56 steers 11 blk New Cambria 3-5 @ 1435.00 1 blk Abilene 2105 @ 77.00 & heifers, 550-700; 47 black/BWF steers & heifers, 500-600; 125 33 blk Haviland 8-9 @ 810.00 1 red Salina 2210 @ 75.00 black steers & heifers; 8 black steers, weaned 45 days, bunk broke, 16 blk Haviland broke @ 800.00 2rnd fall vacc, poured, 500-600; 90 steers & heifers, weaned 60 days, 600-700; 45 black/BWF steers & heifers, 2rnd vacc, weaned 60 days, 550; 135 black/SimAngus steers, 700-800; 15 steers & heifers, bunk broke, 500-700; 70 Black/BWF steers & heifers, 2rnd vacc, weaned 30 plus days, poured, 600-700; 15 black steers, 45 IN STOCK TODAY: days weaned, no implants, home raised, 750-800; 185 black/BWF • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders steers, 45 days weaned, home raised, 2rnd vacc, 550-650; 60 steers & heifers, 400-700; 15 steers & heifers, long time weaned, 2rnd fall • 6’8” x 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER METAL TOP vacc, no implant, knife cut, wormed, 650; 80 steers, 600-650; 18 steers & heifers, Angus Source, 2rnd vacc, 600-700; 12 BWF steers, • 6’8” X 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER 2rnd vacc, weaned 45 days, 500-600; 19 black steers & heifers, 2rnd fall vacc, weaned 6 weeks, 700-900; 20 heifers, 600-700; 138 steers, • 6’8” X 24’ GR Stock Trailer Metal Top 600-700; 116 steers, 600-700; 20 heifers, 600-700.

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