Although the building no longer stands, a marker is placed at Third St. and St. Joseph Avenue to show where the trial was held. The Oregon Trail cuts across Highway 281 south of Hastings. A state marker marks the spot. Through research they develop new technology and better carcasses at less cost. Major reaearch areas are breeding, reproduction, feed efficiency, carcass merit, animal waste management, physical environment, life cycle management systems, and food safety.
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A ghost town where Liz Taylor, Tom Jones and James Taylor are buried. Located in Clay County just past intersection of S-18E and 74 on 74, on Little Blue River.