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th anniversary, a series of events was hosted in the greater Columbus area in June.  To begin the events, COBA’s board of directors met and an open house and annual meeting were held for member-owner-customers. In addition, a special dinner celebration was hosted for the board and delegates and delegate meetings were also held. The open house was kicked off with guests visiting the newly renovated COBA/Select Sires office in Columbus. At Select Sires Inc., in Plain City, the event continued with a bull parade, which lead into lunch by Heflin’s Caterers, and COBA’s annual meeting.  G...

Interstate-shipment program for meat expands

Duane Logan announced to the COBA/Select Sires board of directors and employees that he plans to retire by the end of 2021. He has led the cooperative for the past 8 years as general manager.  “Consistent, direct, and detailed, Duane has made a lasting impact on the member-owner-customers as well as the employees of COBA/Select Sires,” said Chad Steinberger, current board president. “We appreciate his dedication to cooperative members and employees. He has empowered his employees to serve cooperative member to the best of their abilities and it shows by growth of the cooperative.”  ...

Jennifer Latzke MASTER FARMERS: Kevin and Vera Schultz credit their faith and their family’s support with helping them continue the Kansas Master Farmer tradition into a fourth generation. Kevin and Vera Schultz continue the family tradition of Kansas Master Farmers. Kevin and Vera Schultz will be the fourth generation of Schultzes to walk across the Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers stage. In the 1930s, Kevin’s maternal great-uncle and great-aunt, William and Clara Essmiller, were one of the earliest classes of Kansas Master Farmers. His maternal...

Select Sires develops first-of-its-kind genetic tool to combat mastitis To combat mastitis, Select Sires has introduced Mastitis ResistantPRO, a new genetic tool to boost mastitis resistance in the next generation. Author of the article: Postmedia News Publishing date: Apr 07, 2021  •  4 hours ago  •  1 minute read  •  Article content To combat mastitis, Select Sires has introduced Mastitis ResistantPRO, a new genetic tool to boost mastitis resistance in the next generation. Mastitis ResistantPRO is the latest designation to be added to Select Sires’ toolbox and will app...