Well, here it is a new month in a new year and I’m already a day late composing this nonsense I know so many of you have been waiting for. My sincere apologies for contributing to your woes.
The Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting was held December 6 - 8 in Manhattan. Montgomery
Read MoreKind of a slap to the face to be presented with snow and below freezing temperatures here along the Northern Sycamore Urban boundary this first day of December.
Read MoreWell, the voters have spoken; I’m back as the Montgomery County Farm Bureau President for another year. If you’d like to help with any of our activities, please let us know.
Read MoreThe annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held October 7th at ICC West in Independence, beginning at 6:30pm. We have some really nice items for the benefit silent auction you’ll want to be sure to check out.
Read MoreThe annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held on October 7 at ICC West in Independence, beginning at 6:30pm. The silent auction proceeds will go to benefit Live Healthy Montgomery County,
Read MoreCongratulations to Mike and Peggy Blaes who were recently selected as a Kansas Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. Each year, Kansas Farm Bureau recognizes outstanding
Read MoreAnd welcome to the second half of 2025! Doesn’t seem that long ago we were April fooling, rushing to beat the tax deadline and sprucing up grave sites.
The June rainfall average based on weather data collected from 1991 to 2020 for the US National Centers
Read MoreIn case you missed it, here’s a reprint of a recent article recapping some Montgomery County Farm Bureau activities.
In February 2025, the Local Health Equity Action Team (LHEAT) of Montgomery County
Read MoreTowards the middle of April I told my wife we had only received about 4 inches of rain, and that we really needed about 10 during the month. Well, lo and behold, we ended up with a little over ten inches of precipitation in April here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary.
Read MoreWe received 0.65” of much needed precipitation here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary last Saturday night. Could we possibly get that much again tonight? This weekend looks favorable as well. Fingers crossed.
Read MoreAnd just like that, it’s March! I sure could have used a couple more days. Warm days. Dry days. Gentle breeze days.
In honor of Kansas’ largest industry, the month of March has been proclaimed Kansas Agriculture Month. March 18 is Kansas Agriculture Day, as well as National Ag Day, which falls in the middle of National Ag Week,
Read MoreThe weather forecast for at least the first week of this month certainly seems favorable for those performing outdoor endeavors. It sure would be a good time to introduce newborn livestock to the advantageous elements.
Read MoreMy what a difference a mere fifteen inches or so of rain makes! Our pond constructed in January 2023 is finally full. The creek has water in it again, a
Read MoreI’ve watched at least four different weather forecasters over the past few days and it seems as though they all have dissimilar opinions regarding the approaching atmospheric conditions.
Read MoreThe annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held October 2nd at ICC West in Independence, beginning at 6:30pm. We have some really great items for the benefit silent auction you’ll want to be sure to check out
Read MoreThe annual Montgomery County Farm Bureau meeting will be held October 2nd at ICC West in Independence. Beginning at 6:30pm, we’ll recognize the Farm Family of the Year, Natural Resources award winner, and acknowledge 4-H and FFA grant winners.
Read MoreThere will be a member appreciation event for Montgomery County Farm Bureau members on Tuesday, August 6 at the office located at 217 W Myrtle in Independence from 11am to 2pm.
Read MoreJuly is fair time, and there are two right here in Montgomery County. The Cherryvale Youth Fair will be held the 10th through the 13th. The Montgomery County 4-H Fair
Read MoreHi. My name is Chuck, and I own a flip phone. I’ve owned one since around 2008. I think I’m currently using my fourth phone, but it might only be three. I don’t have documentation to prove one way or the other, so deal with it.
Read MoreBoy oh boy am I behind! In the shop, on the farm, and getting this here blog thingy completed.
Here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary we received over fourteen inches of rain during the
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