Month: October 2017
Young Stockman – Mercedes Rodriguez
By Aly McClure
Mercedes Rodriguez is currently a student at Kansas State University where she is pursuing a degree in international agribusiness with a certificate in beef cattle ranch management. Originally from Satanta, Kan., Mercedes has been surrounded by the beef industry the majority of her life. “Growing up, my family grazed cattle where I helped by checking and feeding cattle,” she says.
The Power of Water
By Blaine Davis, Contributing Editor With the allure of fresh mountain air and the accompanying vistas, I find myself behind the wheel traversing northeastern New
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Tradition and Innovation Lead to a Catalyst for Education
By Michael J. Martin, Ph.D., and Kellie Jo Enns, Ph.D., Colorado State University
The CoBank Center of Agricultural Education at Colorado State University (CSU) opened in 2015 on the Agricultural Research, Development and Educational Campus (ARDEC) in north Fort Collins.
Don’t’ Stress Me Out
By Chris McClure When I was younger, I didn’t handle stress well. I would become irritable and difficult. It’s a wonder that someone didn’t cold-cock
Tradition and Innovation Lead to a Catalyst for Education
By Michael J. Martin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education, and Kellie Jo Enns, Ph.D., Association Professor in Agricultural Education, Colorado State University The CoBank
Surviving Hurricane Harvey
By Larry Stalcup
Joe Paschal was still catching his breath at his Corpus Christi office on Sept. 12. He deserved a breather. The beef cattle specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension was and remains part of a dedicated team that virtually dropped everything to try and save cattle…
Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping
By Stephenie Wolf, Contributing Editor
Opportunities abounded this year to make a difference in the lives of numerous young people at the 2017 Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping in Hereford, Texas. Skills in areas such as organization, mathematics, delegation, communication and teamwork are taught as area young people are encouraged to work alongside the directors of the event.
Rising to the Calf Challenge
By Terri Licking, Contributing Editor
The AKSARBEN Calf Challenge Program, held annually in conjunction with AKSARBEN Stock Show, provides 4-H youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge of the beef industry and their ability to raise a market steer. Steers are provided by the AKSARBEN Foundation and awarded to youths chosen through an application and skill-a-thon process.
Once-In-A-Lifetime Spectacle
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor
We all know about the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. It was the first solar eclipse visible across the entire U.S. in 99 years. Many of our readers, no doubt, were lucky enough to witness the event.