Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Yearend United Rodeo Association Champions Crowned Following 50th Finals Rodeo

It was a time of celebrating, reminiscing and great Western action and entertainment when cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Midwest came to Topeka recently. “The 50th yearend finals of the United Rodeo Association drew the stiffest competition ever from nine states and was deemed a huge success from every angle,” verified Muff McGee, association […]

Farmers’ Best Friend Retires His Writings For Nation’s Most Essential Industry

The most profound spokesman for farmers has rested his pen.  That is an understatement. One of the most knowledgeable, straight-forward spokespersons for farm and ranch profitably, land, water and air conservation, livestock rights, and still the proudest American, genuinely concerned for its future, yet with the utmost wisdom, love for family, life and the deepest […]

Year End United Rodeo Association Champions Crowned Following 50th Finals Rodeo

It was a time of celebrating, reminiscing and great Western action and entertainment when cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Midwest came to Topeka recently. “The 50th year end finals of the United Rodeo Association drew the stiffest competition ever from nine states and was deemed a huge success from every angle,” verified Muff McGee, […]

Old World Bluestem Serious Invader Of Native Kansas Grasslands

Native grasslands are being invaded by yet another menace. Some would contend this intruder is one of its own, and it truly does seem to be. As a surprise to most unaware cattle producers, what is simply called Old World Bluestem is  becoming an increasing problem, while reducing stocking capacity in pasturelands across northeast Kansas. […]

Violent Sunrays Facial Hazard

“Those cheeks are plump and red enough to be Santa Claus.” Nobody made that comment that we heard, but it was probably thought by many who saw us at that recent banquet. Certainly, a photograph taken of us in a small group revealed even bigger and much redder cheeks than usual, and they’ve always carried […]