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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The 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
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The 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.
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There 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.
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July 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
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Hi. 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.
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Boy 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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Something a little different this month, and yes, it is true., It was supposed to rain the next day, the timing could not have been better. I drove the truck to town to fetch a load of nitrogen to spread upon my pasture so the grass could thrive again.
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Spring begins officially on March 19 at 11:06EDT. I really thought it had begun just the other day, but then the rapid 60-degree temperature descent reminded me otherwise.
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I’m late because I was taking advantage of the recent 70 degree weather to get some things done. And, I wanted to see what that big rat in the east had to say. No, not that one, the one that said spring’s a comin’ early.
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And just like that, another year is done and gone and a new one is upon us. I’m not quite sure just where the time goes, but I still have projects to complete that were due last year.
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Thanks to the many individuals and businesses who graciously contributed to the recent End Hunger Food drive.
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The recent silent auction held at the Montgomery County Farm Bureau annual meeting raised nearly four thousand dollars. Many thanks to all of those who donated, purchased, and assisted in many other ways to help make this another successful event.
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The Montgomery County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held October 3 at ICC West, with the meal beginning at 6:30.
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59 degrees here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary is not a bad way to greet the morning of the first day of September
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