The Prayer of the Fair
by Livestock Judge Ken Knight I read the bible every day, and in this book I nd,The story of creation, so great it really blows my mind.Now, everyone plays favorite — and God does too, but just to be...
View ArticleMy Personal 4-H Achievement
Though the love of horse racing was clearly my passion, it was those 4-H values of HEAD-HEART-HANDS and HEALTH that most impacted my life, as exempli ed by the following story.It was a typical Saturday...
View ArticleThe Best Burger Joint: King's Place in Miesville, Minnesota
A hamburger t for a king is the best way to describe this hamburger joint, just a few miles outside the twin cities. While on a recent road trip, my wife and l came upon the town of Miesville,...
View ArticleWhole Hog Barbecue
It was start-up time in a newly founded meat marketing venture, when out of the clear blue came this call from the high school superintendent. He asked if I would be willing to teach the VO-AG classes...
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The Venison Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree: Father and Son Defy All Odds
The shock of seeing a deer hanging in a tree in front of your house, in the otherwise serene neighborhood, for which I live, caused quite a stir among the neighbors. We’re a pretty close-knit group....
View ArticleThe Love of a Father
No greater gift than that of a Father’s love to his three daughters could have been shared on this — his final Christmas.Not to be perceived as a Christmas unlike that of any past family celebration,...
View ArticleThe Driving Force Behind TEXAS PORK
(The driving force behind the Texas Pork enterprise is Kevin Bottke. He can be reached at 817-262-0621, or www.porktexas.com. Not only is Kevin a personal friend, his entrepreneurial spirit, background...
View ArticlePERSONALLY Basking in the Glow!
Like that of the NFO, one’s personal life can become obsequiously overshadowed with a monetary focus. Being enslaved to the almighty dollar can short-change that ride down memory lane. Like the...
View ArticleSelecting "Happy" Cuts of Beef
Meat selection can often defy common sense, and can draw a crowd when subjected to common sense. This was the scene as explained to me by one of my favorite students of the trade, LaVem Williams: He...
View ArticleTaking from the rich and giving to the poor; Simple, profound passion.
Editor's Note: This month's Pony Tales by Ponty is combined with "The Knightro Report". «read the full column
View ArticleFeeding Off The Spirit Of The County Fair
When folks feed off the personal dreams of others it’s called an omen of sorts. Such is the case, when family, friends, and neighbors are close; coming together to competitively support one another in...
View ArticleFrom the Calf That Fought, Life Lessons Were Taught
The most valuable life lessons are usually learned the hard way, and none more than that of halter breaking a calf. When you’re just a little boy trying to break a 1,000 lb. calf to lead, it can seem...
View ArticleAgronomics: A Poem About the Recent Corn Trading Demise
In the spirit of the recent corn trading demise, these words were inscripted into a poem that reflects the sentiment of both broker and farmer alike.Unlike the methodology of economics Like a profit...
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Labor Of Love
There’s more to a deer than just venison and mounted antlers.Having grandkids that are avid hunters, I thought there must be something special that could be done with those horns other than just...
View ArticleEmpty Voices, Empty Promises Cause Losses in Livestock Marketing
Empty voices lead to empty promises, which lead to empty relationships. Worse yet are the financial hardships that follow such a trail of betrayal. Can you imagine a packer left standing at the gate,...
View ArticleMy Christmas Gifts To You, Dear Reader
The best gifts at Christmas are free. You don't have to wrap them up, and they last a lifetime. Though there are many that you can select from, I've chosen the following two to celebrate this year's...
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Easy Come, Easy Go
When the market turns against you.Commodity trading can be a little bit like winning the lottery – easy come, easy go! If you don’t take care of your assets, your equity can diminish and you’ll ?nd...
View ArticleHow Things Have Changed
When I started in this business, hogs were $17/cwt. We haggled over a nickel, and worried about getting too many hogs bought. Today, prices are as high as $200/cwt. and we now haggle over dollars, and...
View ArticleKeep On Moving: When One Door Closes, Another One Opens
"PONY TALES by" Ponty is written by Ken E. Knight, the author of the “Knightro Report”, a nationally syndicated livestock-marketing column, which is featured in the "Farm And Livestock Directory" every...
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Big Pie in the Sky is Made Possible, Thanks to a One-Of-A-Kind Convertible...
It was the hand of fate that brought the Prescott Lions together with Herdie Baisden, owner of the Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery. As Herdie hoisted this section of a 12 ft. pie pan in the air,...
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The Road Most Traveled to the County Fair
Ours was the road most traveled to the county fair, as it was a direct shot from our driveway to the gateway to the fairgrounds. Many a horse knew its way down that two mile stretch of unbridled...
View ArticleThe Most Memorable Christmas Gift Ever
As I look back on time, traveling down memory lane, I still think of my grandpa every Christmas. I was staying with my grandparents prior to Christmas, and remember my grandmother prodding everyday...
View ArticleJacques Seed Company: More Like Family
The spirit of the Jacques Seed Co. still permeates the community in which it was founded, long after the company was sold and left town. The city of Prescott, WI, home to the late George Jacques and...
View ArticleThis is the Year to Make a Political Difference in Washington
Washington has made politics a dirty word, for which most of us don’t want to even get involved. Many don’t even bother to vote, but become very vocal about complaining about the outcome. It’s like...
View ArticleTattooed | Pony Tales By Ponty
When I worked for Oscar Mayer, tattoos were considered taboo. So to have one, whether it was accidental or not, was something you kept under cover.It was the premier of what was to become one of the...
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