Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Safety Precautions Given As Winter Officially Arrives

“Weathermen were right this time as winter officially came in with a blizzard blast late Wednesday, December 21, 2022.” Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association (RECA), Council Grove, issued preparation advice to customers Tuesday December 20: “Stay Safe During Winter Storms.”

Anniversary Party Plans Change

Golden anniversary celebration of professional employment was scheduled for December 26, 2022. Original plans have been changed, but it’s still a memorable day in personal history.

High Priced Winter Livestock Feed Cost Can Be Managed

As cold weather continues with forecasts for increasing blizzard conditions throughout winter, livestock hay needs increase. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz has provided thoughts for livestock producers to consider when feeding livestock.

Farmland Values Go Higher Despite Interest Rate Increases

“Strong commodity prices are creating opportunities for farmers to profit despite the risks posed by drought and higher production costs.” That’s according to the Ag Finance Update last week from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. 

Rural Messenger Writers as Cartoon

Look what someone sent to the office!  One of our readers drew this.  We will get it framed for the office. You are what makes the Rural Messenger so special. We appreciate you all so much, Wishing you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Thanks for sticking with us this last year. Anita Stucky Jennifer Long Tammie Hoeme