For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Weston Winter of Winter Livestock Auction "yips" each time he sees a bidder for auctioneer Roger Emigh. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Weston Winter of Winter Livestock Auction "yips" each time he sees a bidder for auctioneer Roger Emigh. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Doug Parham of Pierceville and Ralph Frazee of Garden City look over cattle at the Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Doug Parham of Pierceville and Ralph Frazee of Garden City look over cattle at the Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Doug Parham of Pierceville and Ralph Frazee of Garden City look over cattle at the Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Doug Parham of Pierceville and Ralph Frazee of Garden City look over cattle at the Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Weston Winter of Winter Livestock Auction "yips" each time he sees a bidder for auctioneer Roger Emigh. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Weston Winter of Winter Livestock Auction "yips" each time he sees a bidder for auctioneer Roger Emigh. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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The going rate for cattle a couple of weeks ago at Winter Livestock Auction. For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Beccy Tanner / The Wichita Eagle
For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Beccy Tanner / The Wichita Eagle
For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Beccy Tanner / The Wichita Eagle
For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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Beccy Tanner / The Wichita Eagle
For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation's largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City, where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle are sold.
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