Editorial / Opinions

I went to work for Tyson as a chicken doctor three days before President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas. Dating the time and place with all this historical news lately I, like many other older people, can recall where I was when the shot was fired that killed the President.

On a recent holiday weekend, after the food and the football games had been consumed, I retired to the recliner and loosened my belt a couple of notches… OK, maybe three… alright, I may have changed into sweat pants. After surfing the limited number of channels available on my antenna-powered TV, I decided that the airing of the ‘National Dog Show’ was the least-worst of my viewing choices. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the program… but I think I’ve come up with a couple of ideas that will really benefit the organization that sponsors the dog show while increasing viewer numbers at the same time.

The holiday season is upon us. During this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of family gatherings, office Christmas parties and last minute shopping.

On a recent holiday weekend, after the food and the football games had been consumed, I retired to the recliner and loosened my belt a couple of notches… OK, maybe three… alright, I may have changed into sweat pants. After surfing the limited number of channels available on my antenna-powered TV, I decided that the airing of the ‘National Dog Show’ was the least-worst of my viewing choices. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the program… but I think I’ve come up with a couple of ideas that will really benefit the organization that sponsors the dog show while increasing viewer numbers at the same time.

Dear Editor,
After reading comments in your September 23, 2013 issue I felt I needed to respond to the letter in regards to the new power line proposal and the spraying of herbicides on our electrical right of ways.

There is no doubt that many of you will agree supporting youth in agriculture is a valuable thing for our future. These youth already have an interest in agriculture and we’ve got to keep them excited and passionate about it.

In the old Mayfield rodeo arena in Goshen, Ark., in the early 1970s I met Norman Bryant. He had a neat smile, more of a grin that said, “Hey, I’m a nice guy and I hope I can be your friend.” He never lost that smile and I really came to appreciate him.

I had the occasion to spend a couple of days and one night in a large, mid-western city last week. It doesn’t matter which city because, in my mind, they are all the same.

There is no doubt that many of you will agree supporting youth in agriculture is a valuable thing for our future. These youth already have an interest in agriculture and we’ve got to keep them excited and passionate about it.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to several cattlemen’s meetings all across the Midwest and South, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. Like-minded people, getting together to learn, share and visit is something that is truly American and I can honestly say I learn something about cattle at every meeting. Last week, I learned something about people, too.