Friday, December 5, 2025

Buchman, Frank

Horses Remain Important Part Of Kansas Economy

Impact of Kansas’ horse industry was reviewed at the Kansas Department of Agriculture 2024 Kansas Equine Sector Session. Justine Staten, executive director of the Kansas...

Reflections From Boys State

Attendance at Boys State Of Kansas more than half a century ago was a memorable experience. For a grocery store carryout boy, wannabe cowboy, it...

American Horse Council Works For Benefit Of Horse Industry Nationwide

Different than when they were the main form of transportation, horses still have a significant role in our nation. Julie Broadway, president of the American...

Fly Control Isn’t Simple

“Flies are a disease-carrying menace in homes and all-around barnyards.” Doesn’t matter whether at the desk, in a soft chair, or ready for supper, a...

High Value In Reading

“Reading is important in so many ways.” Ever since learning to read the simplest writings in first grade or before, it has been very enjoyable...

Five Police Horse Units In The United States

Mounted Police Units aren’t as prevalent as they used to be in the United States, but they are still an important part to some...

Rounding Up Grazing Cattle

“It’s summer cattle roundup time in the Flint Hills of Kansas.” Cowboys and cowgirls are gathering short-season, double-stocked, intensely grazed native grassland pastures. It’s a different...

Council Grove Youth Rodeo To Be August 3

A youth rodeo is scheduled Saturday evening, Aug. 3, at 6 o’clock, in the Morris County Rodeo Arena east of Council Grove. Sponsored by the...