Talena McClellan, of Washington, was named a Rotary Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Don McClellan and Valerie Parker.

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History of Morrowville, Kansas Written by Mrs. Henry Diller (Stella Rust) Age 78 in 1956 My earlies recollection of Morrowville was when I was about 5 years old in 1884, when I with my parents frequently drove here to visit with an aunt and uncle, the Harve Mc-Culley’s who lived where Mart Meyer’s now live in the N.E.

When couples have challenges conceiving, it can often lead to conversations with the doctor about in vitro fertilization, or connecting with a surrogate to help grow their family. Those same technologies can also enable beef producers to maximize the genetic potential of their herd, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service When making an annual ranch budget, some producers are able to document feed expenses, pasture rent and veterinary costs, but often they miss factoring in depreciation of their equipment and the cattle on the operation, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, agricultural economist Dustin Pendell explained the term depreciation as it relates to a ranch.

Changes in how cattle are raised -- including genetic improvements and matching animals to the environment in which they’re raised – has likely led to changes in consumer’s perceptions of what makes a good beef product, according to two Kansas State University animal scientists.

City of Barnes The Barnes City Council met March 4. Present were mayor Shannon Height, councilmembers John Diederich, Brandon McCubbin, Marilyn Rogers, Nik Sedivy, Seth Wurtz and clerk Kim Perkins.

K-State beef cattle experts share tips for raising twin calves MANHATTAN, Kan. — Anyone who’s ever lived in a house with newborn twins knows they can be a lot of work to take care of.

May is a month of many celebrations and observances— Mother’s Day, graduations, Memorial Day. What better way to observe these events than by celebrating with beef? May is National Beef Month, and we certainly celebrate that here in Kansas, where cattle outnumber people two to one! Since May is also National Hamburger Month and National Barbecue Month, you have even more reasons to bring out the beef.