CG&S to build 300,000-bushel grain silo at Marion

Written by Jerry Engler Wednesday, 20 June 2007 08:04

CGSMikeThomasDCP_3968.JPG Mike Thomas (pictured above), manager of the elevator in Marion, said the new grain bin there will make transporting grain during harvest a less onerous task for farmers and elevator workers. “It’s going to cut our stress load in half,” he said. Below is a schematic drawing of the new bin in proximity to the existing storage facility. Click images to enlarge.


Cooperative Grain & Supply, headquartered in Hillsboro, announced this week it will add a major grain-storage facility on the east side of its elevator in Marion.

The 60-foot-by-120-foot, 300,000-bushel concrete grain bin will increase Marion’s capacity 75 percent.

Lyman Adams, CG&S general manager, said he could not release a specific...

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Schlehuber sweeps top showmanship award at 3 shows

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 20 June 2007 07:50

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Maci Schlehuber of Hillsboro shows the champion Charolais heifer she showed at the recent Sunflower Classic show in Hutchinson. She was also reserve intermediate champion showman out of a competitive group of 26 participants. She also went on to lead the champion Charolais heifer at the Central Kansas Classic in Salina and was named champion intermediate showman. Rounding out the weekend, Maci was champion intermediate showman at the Council Grove Classic.

Goossen to compete at national show

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 20 June 2007 01:49

Ty Goossen, Hillsboro, will exhibit Angus cattle at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show at Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Square, July 1-7.

Goossen, a junior member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo., is one of 817 young Angus breeders from 37 states who have entered a total of 1,773 head in the show.

The National Junior Angus Show is the largest single-breed registered beef cattle show in the world.

This year’s event will host a beef cook-off, team sales competition, public speaking, photography, graphic design, writing and poster contests in addition to the traditional cattle show.

The National Junior Angus Show is sponsored by the American Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association, which...

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Moran bill would increase ag income through hunting fees

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 20 June 2007 01:47

Congressman Jerry Moran recently introduced legislation to increase hunting opportunities for sportsmen and stimulate rural economies in Kansas.

The “Open Fields” legislation provides incentives for farmers and ranchers to voluntarily make their land accessible for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.

“Anyone who has driven through a rural community in the fall has seen the ‘Welcome Hunters’ signs in front of main street restaurants and local motels,” Moran said. “But more and more, reduced access to hunting ground is threatening the future of the sport and the dollars it brings to rural America.

“This legislation will help continue our nation’s outdoor heritage, boost rural economies and provide additional...

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