Monthly Archives: February 2024
Stars returning ‘home’ for rodeo
Written on February 29, 2024 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – World championships are the most coveted honors in all sports, and rodeo is no different. Men and women battle all year to claim those cherished Montana Silversmiths gold buckles. There is no greater reward, especially in a sport that features so many challenges: all-night drives, competing on little to no sleep, not Continue Reading »
Farmers gain ground at meetings
Written on February 29, 2024 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Northwest Missouri producers learn how to better manage their soils, crops As profit from commodity markets continue to dwindle, some farmers are fighting back to maintain a financial advantage and create more bushels A handful of farmers from northwest Missouri took a big step in that direction by attending the Maximum Farming System seminar conducted Continue Reading »
Timed Event history-maker
Written on February 26, 2024 at 12:00 am, by Ted
Cinch cowboy Doescher becomes first Oklahoman to win title In December 1984, the Lazy E Arena opened near Guthrie, Oklahoma, in time to host the National Finals Steer Roping in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo, which was just a few miles away in downtown Oklahoma City. Still, organizers wanted a showcase to define the Continue Reading »
Greenfield steps up at K-State
Written on February 20, 2024 at 12:00 am, by Ted
ALVA, Okla. – Savannah Greenfield is a freshman at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, competing in her first year in the Central Plains Region. There’s a lot of new in her life right now: New friends, new campus, new level of competition. What isn’t new is Greenfield finding success. So far this year, she’s earned points Continue Reading »
Myers excited for Guymon rodeo
Written on February 14, 2024 at 12:00 am, by Ted
GUYMON, Okla. – Dusty Myers was born to do this. A second-generation rodeo clown from Jumpertown, Mississippi, Myers has had a lifelong passion for the sport. His years of experience will be on display as he works the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May Continue Reading »