Pam ConnallyFlurries and PhotosThe annual High Country Christmas Card Photo Shoot is always a “hoot” but we needed a little something extra this year….MORE SNOW in the ...
Jordan JolleyPumpkin Seeds: A Scary Good Birdie Snack We are just finishing up “pumpkin season”. This time of year pumpkin spice candles, lattes, pies, etc. are seemingly everywhere you look....
Ken StrausheimDrag Racing: 2019 Season2019 was an extremely fun season of drag racing. We finished up with 3 wins, 2 final round appearances, and several round wins. At one po...
Pam ConnallyHurricanes and PeanutsOver the last few years, we have held our breath as hurricanes barrel their way toward the southeastern portion of the United States. W...
Jason ScottSunflower Crop UpdateBring on an Indian Summer. Right now old crop black oils are tight. A lot of elevators are sold out and some won’t even offer new crop qu...
Vicki ClingmanManaging the OfficeA little bit about what I do at High Country Mercantile. As Office Manager I handle the accounting aspects of the business. Month end, ye...
Pam Connally2019 Golf OutingThere are two things we look forward to every year: the High Country Christmas Party and the Annual Golf Outing. You noticed I wrote “o...
Laurie AshUSDA Acreage Update On June 28 the USDA released the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. While the report provided some support for both corn and soybeans, it...
Ken StrausheimMy First WinAt a very young age I was introduced to motorsports. Over the years I have participated in go-kart, stock car and off-road truck racing. ...
Vicki ClingmanDeer in the LandscapeAnywhere you are landscaping has its challenges and I say “bring it on”, as it is a favorite pastime of mine. I make it a point to know w...
Jordan JolleyFuel for ThoughtUndoubtedly, factoring freight costs and managing logistics is one of the most interesting aspects of merchandising. In an ever-streamlin...
Jason ScottBlack Oil Sunflower MarketIs it the calm after the storms? The sunflower market is relatively quiet. The Midwest was pummeled repeatedly with moisture, in one for...
Pam ConnallyTime for a Change?Daylight Savings Time (DST): To keep or not to keep?! Does it affect bird feeding? In the winter, wild birds will eat at dawn to restore ...
Laurie AshObsessive Compulsive Bronco DisorderIn 1996 I bought a 1974 Ford Bronco as my daily driver. My kids were 2 and 4 years old at the time and now they are 25 and 26 years old! ...
Jordan JolleyComing to a Polar Vortex Near YouAll across the country, folks are bundling up for protection from the extremely cold temperatures this winter; courtesy of some polar vor...
Ken StrausheimWhy We Live in WyomingWith Spring in sight, we begin to dream of warmer temperatures, and the freedom to enjoy the outdoors. This winter, after the snow and se...
Jason ScottAn Essay - “ I will be out sick today” How fitting it would be my turn to write a blog post that fate would have me sick (I need no help procrastinating, as it is.) On a cough ...
Vicki ClingmanMeals on Wheels: Providing Peace of Mind for Loved Ones Near and FarIt brings me pleasure to write about the Meals on Wheels program that is offered to our Senior Community, as well as others that are home...
Pam ConnallyPeanut HeartsDon’t break my Heart! Peanut Hearts are becoming a rare commodity. Why is this? Raw Peanut Hearts are created from the blanching proces...
Pam ConnallyThe Heart of the SeasonThe hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season is something we all look forward to...putting up the Christmas tree, baking cookies, partie...