Yes, we “sunflower” independent types, clinging to our God and our guns, so sicken Marxists, until they can “pry them from our cold, dead hands,” they’ve no use for us at all!
Are you both from Western KS?
I worked for a company in KS (outside of KS City) for almost 15 years years. At one point I traveled 14 states for them. There is a big cultural divide within KS. The western part of the state is largely agricultural and ranching and extremely independent indeed. There are some places in western KS that outsiders are best advised to not ask too many questions about the locals. (Posse Comitatus)
I always felt welcome in that part of KS. Most of the eastern part of the state was like that too, when you got outside the cities.
There is a general dislike in “some” parts of KS for all things about TX. The AG area is an exception.
I have bought seed from K State several times and they were always nice people to deal with. It has changed somewhat since they partnered with Agra Pro (Syngenta). I have not done business with them since that happened. We had the same experience with TX A&M after they partnered with Agra Pro. We partnered with OK State when all that began to take place and are very happy with that relationship. It is funny how some things you do not plan actually work out to be a blessing.