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
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 MoreI 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.
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 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
Read MoreSpring 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreAnd 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.
Read MoreThanks to the many individuals and businesses who graciously contributed to the recent End Hunger Food drive.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More59 degrees here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary is not a bad way to greet the morning of the first day of September
Read MoreI don’t really need to remind anyone, but it’s hot. Our AcuRite home weather station displayed 109 degrees this past Wednesday afternoon here along the Northern Sycamore Urban Boundary.
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