Well, we’ve reached the sixth month of 2026. The summer solstice will happen on Sunday, June 21, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This occurs when the Sun travel
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hank you to those who reached out to my wife and me following the aftermath of the recent tornados which crossed the north end of Montgomery County. I can happily report that here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary we fared quite well in comparison to some of our suburban neighbors.
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I think this may very well be my last time to compose this monthly dribble. It’s just getting too difficult to come up with something new, and I’m in my eighth year of it. Might be time for something else.
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Well, it finally happened. I recently received in the mail my old man card. The wording begins “This is your official Medicare card.” I know, many of you are now saying “why, he can’t possibly be that old”, but, alas, ‘tis true. I will turn 65 later this month.
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The recent snowfall here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary was certainly underwhelming when compared to the locally forecasted snowpocalpse we were to receive. Nonetheless,
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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
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Kind 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.
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Well, 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.
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The 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.
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The 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,
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Congratulations 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
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And 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
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In 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
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Towards 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.
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We 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.
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And 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,
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The 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.
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My 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
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I’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.
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I thought it only fitting that since we turn the clocks back an hour tonight that I’d be a day late with this edition.
Many thanks to all who helped Montgomery County Farm Bureau with another successful benefit silent auction. Your donations, contributions, and participation are greatly appreciated.
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