John Marshall
John Marshall is the retired editor-owner of the Lindsborg (Kan.) News-Record (2001-2012), and for 27 years (1970-1997) was a reporter, editor and publisher for publications of the Hutchinson-based Harris Newspaper Group. He has been writing about Kansas people, government and culture for more than 40 years, and currently writes a column for the News-Record and The Rural Messenger. He lives in Lindsborg with his wife, Rebecca, and their 21 year-old African-Grey parrot, Themis.
Kansas News
Do Bobcats in Kansas Ever Breed With Domestic Cats?
Across Kansas, wildlife encounters are becoming more common as rural land, suburbs, and natural habitats increasingly overlap. One animal that sparks curiosity — and...
Agriculture
Announcing Workshops Focused on Legal Resilience for Farmers
The Kansas Rural Center Announces 2 Days Designed to Create Legal Resiliency On The Farm
Lawrence, KS — On Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March...
Kansas News
Mild winter fuels early tick season in Kansas
An unusually mild winter has led to an early and active tick season in Kansas, prompting veterinarians to urge pet owners to begin prevention...
Health
What does ‘GLP-1 friendly’ mean?
Broad use of a hormone prescribed for weight loss has spawned a flurry of menu items touted as “GLP-1 friendly,” but it’s phrase that has no strict definition,...
Kansas News
What Most Kansas Homeowners Don’t Realize About Bathroom Drain Flies
In many Kansas homes, the discovery often begins the same way. A small insect appears on the bathroom wall near the sink or shower....
Horticulture
Do I need to test my garden’s soil?
Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests...
Agriculture
Forage feeding and soil fertility
Mid-February. The “interface” of feeding hay from last season while in various stages of fertilizer applications for this season. Completely unrelated? Not as much as you might think.
If...
Kansas News
Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue
When residents of three western Kansas counties raised concerns about rising cancer rates and potential environmental cancer risks in their communities, Kansas State University...
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