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What's happening on the farm
By Jenny Burgess on May 31, 2016
Many times I feel like I should be losing my sanity. This time of year always has us running around with multiple things going on at one time. Right now we are still trying to plant soybeans and milo...
Home-grown beef
By Rick McNary on May 31, 2016
Satchel Creek Steaks began in 2001 the same way the Satchel Creek Ranch was acquired in 1984: old-fashioned bartering. “I learned bartering from my parents who owned cattle ranches in Colorado and...
Ice Cream in a Bag
By Kansas Living on May 25, 2016
Yes, the potential for a mess seems high, but you’ll be surprised at the good, “clean” fun you’ll enjoy with your students or kids when you make ice cream. Plus, the lesson possibilities for this...
Put your (pitch) forks down and let's talk
By Cara Harbstreet on May 24, 2016
Recently I had the unique opportunity to step into the belly of the beast. The front doors of Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. shone brightly in the morning sun. Passing over the threshold...
A labor of love
By Meagan Cramer on May 20, 2016
Nationally published photographer Scott Stebner has partnered with Kansas Farm Bureau to create the "Kansas Farmer" photo book. The book features beautifully shot photos and stories showcasing the...
Food, family and farming
By Scott Stebner on May 20, 2016
There is a rejuvenated interest in food. Americans are beginning to ask more questions about how their food is prepared and how it was raised. This renewed interest has coined the term “farm to plate...
Bichelmeyer Meats
By John Schlageck on May 20, 2016
When it comes to food, the truth is, nothing compares to the smell, sound and taste of a steak sizzling over an open fire. Kansas City strip. T-bone. Rib-eye. Porterhouse. Thick. Juicy. Delicious...
Grilling summer fruits and vegetables
By Karen Hanson on May 20, 2016
TEMPERATURES Grill at 350 to 425 degrees F. (medium to medium-high heat). KEEP IT SIMPLE For veggies, use olive oil, salt and pepper — or any spice blend or favorite marinade — to season. While...
Grilled Fruits & Veggies
By Leah Fliter on May 20, 2016
Summer’s bounty brings tasty fruits and vegetables to grocery stores and farmers markets. Kansas gardens yield harvests of strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, peppers and squash that can be enjoyed raw...
The Taco Bar
By John Schlageck on May 20, 2016
In front of the meat counter at Bichelmeyer Meats, the aisle is chock-full of happy customers anticipating their purchases. Standing in a long line next to the tables and windows on the south side of...
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