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Jacquelyne Leffler has implemented a farm-to-table beef business—Leffler Prime Performance. She butchers 175 steers for about 1,500 customers annually. (Photo courtesy of Mindy Andres.)

Young cattle rancher makes her own mark 

  • November 10, 2023
  • By Amy Bickel │ High Plains Journal
One tour stop was held at Loving Farms near Pawnee Rock. Pictured are (front row, L to R) Garret Otter, Almena; Brody Thayer, La Cygne; Allison Castilleja, Satanta; Leslie Smith, Ashland; Jack Adams, Plains; Cooper Imthurn, Maple Hill; Jay Ziegelmeier, Hays; Garret Smith, Great Bend; Bubba Sullivan, Amarillo, TX; (back row, L to R) Cody Howell, Chanute; Erica Auchard, Cimarron; Tara Jo Bina, Halstead; Emily Grund; Wamego; Eric Blythe, White City; Logan Hoobler, Maple Hill; Cole Baumgartner, Westmoreland; Arlan Newby, Haven; Jose Woolfolk, Hugoton; and Cole Renner, Monument.(Photo courtesy of Kansas Livestock Association.)

YSA class visits central, western Kansas

  • September 27, 2023
  • By hpj-editorial
Matt Perrier delivers the keynote address during lunch at Cattle U. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Cattle U 2023 keynoted by Kansan Matt Perrier

  • July 21, 2023
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

KLA announces new Young Stockmen’s Academy class

  • January 19, 2023
  • By hpj-editorial

Members encouraged to attend KLA Legislative Meeting

  • January 10, 2023
  • By hpj-editorial

Feeder, rancher elected to lead Kansas Livestock Association

  • December 5, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

Apply now for 2023 Young Stockmen’s Academy

  • November 3, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

KLA participates in ag labor discussion

  • September 12, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial
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