The overall weather and moisture conditions are mush different than last year. The moisture has made a great deal of difference in the wheat crop compared to the last several years.
Barton Dance Theatre’s popular “Dancing with the Cougars,” fundraiser classes have returned for the spring with a line dancing class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in Studio 34, and all proceeds go to support Barton Dance Theatre's trip to dance in New York City.
Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation have announced their scholarship deadlines for the 2024-2025 school year.
The final two candidates in the search for Barton Community College's next president will be visiting the Barton County area Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to public meetings to meet the candidates and ask their questions.
Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu through Feb. 1.
Many have the idea that during this time of year, crop producers can simply sit back and take it easy. While it may slow down a bit, there is still plenty to do and plan for. Today, what are good producers doing winter.
Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen, and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
The Shafer Gallery will host a closing reception for its “Eclectic Selections” exhibit from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Gallery and will feature light refreshments and a gallery talk by Shafer Gallery Community Engagement Coordinator Richard Lartz. Admission is free.
After looking over the past year’s stories, today let’s take a look at what will likely be the major stories for 2024 on Ag.
The 2024 wheat crop is in the ground and almost all fall crops are in the bin. The question on most producers’ minds is the weather out look for 2024.