Monday, January 12, 2026

Buchman, Frank

Cockleburs Major Spiney Weed Problem For Landowners, Horses, And Dogs, Too

“Cockleburs can take over the farm if they are not controlled.” The neighbor farmer made that assessment many years ago, and it is probably correct. Certainly,...

Flint Hills Cowboy Teams To Compete In State’s Oldest Ranch Rodeo Sunday

Its rodeo time this weekend at Council Grove. The 36th annual Fall Ranch Rodeo sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association (MCYRA) is scheduled...

Lifelong Flint Hills Ranching Cowgirl Feature For Pioneer Bluffs Prairie Talk

“Cowboyin’ is women’s work.” Bobbie Hammond, Olpe, has managed as many as 25,000 acres of Flint Hills grass and 8,000 head of cattle. At the same...

Best Of The Best Claim Awards At Kansas  Western Horseman’s Association State Show

One hundred four riders from throughout Kansas competed in the recent state show of the Kansas Western Horseman’s Association (KWHA). A KWHA Fund Raiser Barrel...

More Than A Flower

“The most beautiful flower in the sunflower state is obviously the sunflower.” That must be true or why would the sunflower be designated the state...

Too Many Rotten Tomatoes

“Yes, we have no bananas.” “Yes, we have tomatoes.” For some peculiar reason whenever arms and hands are overloaded with “stuff” to carry, those two...

Horses Remain Integral Learning Experience For Generational Washington County Ranch Family

“Three cowgirls with long braided blonde pigtails ordered around by a handsome teenage cowboy wearing shades riding a bay horse. Ample sideline coaching from...

Young And Old Come To Ottawa For Educational Fun Experiencing Powerful Farm Life Of Yesteryear

Power of the past came to life as fun and education for the young and more mature at Ottawa. It was the 26th annual show...