Recreating the Past
In the late 1800s, the Deadwood stage made the trip from Deadwood, S.D., to Medora, S.D., in three days, stopping frequently for fresh horses. In 2012, 2013 and 2015 the same trip by the Medora […]
Articles by bowienews
The History and Impact of the Watershed Program
Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state in the nation and boasts over 55,000 miles of shoreline. How did a state with only oxbow and playa (think temporary) lakes come to have so […]
Get Prepared for Waterfowl Season
There’s much to be decided before the November 3 (for most of the state) start of waterfowl season, and much work to be done. Blinds, decoys, calls, boats, dogs-all must be in top form by […]
Lice in Cattle
As autumn quickly approaches and the temperatures begin to decline, producers need to consider what type of lice control to initiate. Cattle lice cost producers millions of dollars each year in decreased weight gains and […]
A Letter from Fink Beef Genetics
Innovation, non-traditional, unique, and outside- the box thinking has forged us on for over 40 years. We are an Angus and Charolais seedstock operation in northeast Kansas. Starting back in 1977 with one Angus cow […]
Grazing Oklahoma: Western Ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya)
By Mike Proctor Characteristics: Western ragweed (or Cuman ragweed) is a very common forb in the Southern Great Plains. It is a warm-season perennial with extensive rhizomes that can form large colonies. The leaves are […]
Backroad Bites: Cattlemen’s Cafe
By Kristi Hawks On a warm summer day I took off from my house to drive to Oklahoma City. The drive was great, sunny and it turned out to be a really hot day, one […]
Sugden: Once a thriving community
by Judy Wade Hundreds of villages and small towns almost disappear each year. Some just fade away with little to mark their existence. Others have left ghostly reminders, and a few cling tenaciously to life. […]
Jesses Jewelz
Well it’s September and I hope you haven’t completely melted away from this vicious heat we have had. It’s time to think about transitional pieces for your wardrobe. This outfit is a great option because […]
Where the Paved Road Ends: No place like home
By Beth Watkins The best way to appreciate the place you hang your hat is to take a vacation. There is a lot of world out there to explore, but my favorite place is home. […]