July 2022

Wilma Ruth Harms

Wilma Ruth Harms of Newton was born on June 2, 1924 to Isaac and Emma Balzer and died on July 24, 2022 at the age of 98. She was the youngest of five children, growing up on a farm in rural Whitewater. She was baptized on June 1, 1944 at Grace Hill Church where she was an active lifelong member.

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Dale Jost

Dale Jost (born Marvin Dale Jost), 77, of Hesston, KS, passed away on June 22, 2022. A private burial service was held at French Creek Cemetery near Hillsboro, KS. Friends and family are welcome to a celebration service on August 13, 2022 at 10:30AM in Wichita, KS at Ridgepoint Church to honor the Lord for a life well lived.

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Cattle Chat: Reasons to test hay for quality

MANHATTAN — For the health-conscious consumer, time spent reading the nutrient profiles of food packages is an important strategy to maintain a well-balanced diet. In much the same way, beef producers who know the nutrient profile of the hay they are feeding their herds are better able to match the right supplement strategy to meet the needs of the cow, said the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

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