This photo was taken at the Stark Creek between West Point and Beemer, Neb., in the 1940s. Pictured is Charles Stark, left, Anna Fern Stark Moeller and Harvey Weber.
As a boy, you could find Patrick Freeze joyfully immersed in the red, clay soils in Hamilton, Texas. One of seven children of hardworking, blue-collar parents, he learned the art of the outdoors early on working on their small farm.
It’s that time of the year again when fresh produce is ready to be harvested, and many intend to set some aside to preserve for the fall and winter. Kansas State food scientist Karen Blakeslee said safety precautions are important when canning foods at home.
Matt and I were married in 2012. On Oct. 11, 2013, Matt’s father took his own life. We had been married a mere 13 months and suddenly had to navigate both being young and newly married and taking over the family farm, hog and cattle operation. At the time of his father’s death, Matt was most…
This time of year, storms can be bad. We had two different storm systems move through the area last week that included high winds, hail and even tornadoes. Unfortunately, when storms are severe, they cause a lot of damage to our plants. This damage can’t be ‘fixed’ like it can on cars, but w…
When my flowers bloom, my gardens look amazing. It is always a disappointment when those plants finish flowering, and they are stuck in the foliage stage for the rest of the season. However, deadheading those plants can help encourage more blooming and new growth for a more colorful garden t…
"Not everybody passes from this life doing what they love to do: just being a cowboy."
Neighbors fish on the John Nygren fish pond in 1908 near Mead, Neb. After Silver Creek was straightened, John's father, August, sold ice from the pond, a portion of the original creek. Due to health problems, August was told to slow down and eat lots of fish. The farm is now owned by a great…
June is the time when many vegetable crops can begin to be harvested from the home garden. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham shares a few care reminders for common garden crops.
The Milligan Cornet Band poses at the Centennial Hall in Milligan, Nebraska, in this photo from 1897. The men identified include J.V. Kotas, left, Leo Schnase, James D. Kopp, Frank Hrdy, Del Moffett, F.S. Soukup, Vaclav F. Bouse and Frank Rischling. Can you name others?
Grady Johnson was undecided about whether to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Bill and Rita were inseparable and worked hand in hand at raising cattle, horses and some good dogs over the years.
When my flowers bloom, my gardens look amazing. It is always a disappointment when those plants finish flowering, and they are stuck in the foliage stage for the rest of the season. However, deadheading those plants can help encourage more blooming and new growth for a more colorful garden t…
Dave Svoboda and Willis Loseke cultivate corn on Willis Loseke farm southwest of Platte Center, Nebraska, in 1975 with two 4020 John Deere tractors.
The late Mike Welker is being honored with induction into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame with a ceremony set for June 11 in Valentine.
this time, test the water infiltration after each zone has been watered with the above instructions. Adjust the amount of time for watering as needed. By running each zone and measuring infiltration, lawn irrigation equipment can be checked to see if any repairs or replacements are needed on…
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff for the summer grilling season. The smell of fresh cut grass, a good BBQ, and pool parties are common experiences that bring people together for the weekend. What most people don’t know is that agriculture plays a fundamental role in the long weekend ahead.
Kurt Rewinkel has seen the ups and downs of agriculture since beginning his farming career in 1980. The Dixon county resident is farming the same land northwest of Wakefield, Nebraska that his great-grandfather purchased upon emigrating from Germany.
Milton A. Bergsten and Alice H. Johnson before their marriage in 1929. When they were to marry, 300 acres of Blue River bottomland near Randolph, Kansas, farmed entirely with horses in that time, was divided between Milton and his brother and this whole new farmstead was built for Milton and…
National group gives posthumous award for meritorious service
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