Some of the 151 sick cows were kept as cull cows (to produce offspring) and others were sold. 3 Out of a herd of 219 cows, fifteen of the Racickys' cows died and 151 became very ill after eating the new rations. 2 The Racickys claim this condition was caused by the new rations, specifically, the fine ground corn which was 'too hot' and fermented too fast in the cow's rumen. After eating the rations with the new corn, the Racickys' cows experienced rumenal acidosis. The record reveals this new corn was finely ground.

The Racickys had never purchased Farmland or Co-op corn for their rations until August 1998, at which time they bought corn from Sherwood. We conclude the evidence supports the jury's findings on liability and on lost market value damages, but does not support a jury award for lost profits. On appeal, Farmland contends the Racickys failed to produce sufficient evidence on the issues of agency, standard of care, proximate cause and lost profits. Denying Farmland's motion for judgment as a matter of law or, in the alternative, a new trial, the district court entered judgment for the Racickys in the amount of $700,646.40, plus costs and interest. A jury found for the Racickys and calculated their damages in the amount of $778,496, but also found the Racickys to be 10% at fault. The Racickys alleged Farmland's negligent feed ration advice injured their dairy cows. (Farmland), a Kansas corporation with its principal place of business in Missouri. Thankfully, the cowgirl is as fast with her Winchester as she is with her comebacks.Robert Racicky, Debra Racicky, Greg Racicky and Joyce Racicky (Racickys) operate a commercial dairy farm in Nebraska and brought a negligence action against Farmland Industries, Inc. Old flames and past regrets take a backseat when the pair become embroiled in a ghost town mystery marring Humbug, Arizona’s rustic Christmas. But instead of helping their witty and handsome guest, she becomes his biggest distraction. Thea Knight gives up her short holiday break from the studio’s costume department to play cowgirl hostess at her family’s struggling guest ranch. In the midst of drought, the Depression, and gangsters on the lam, America finds solace in Hollywood’s Golden Age.Įx-pilot Eugene Tanner, determined to pen the lyrics for the movie industry’s first “Best Song” award, books a rushed December stay at the remote Humbug Creek Guest Ranch (A Gold Mine of a Getaway!) Where better to find inspiration for an epic Western, than amid all that trail dust and burnt coffee? I hope you all take the time to read this collection and the synopsis of Debra’s book below! Desert Duet (O Little Town of Christmas)

I have loved this collection of holiday stories! Debra’s story was heart warming and touching with a just the right amount of old time charm! That is how Debra writes, her stories are fun, unique and always what you need.

Why Not by Debra E. Marvin