Feature Stories

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How Kansas farmers manage weather, safety and inputs

Between rain and roadways, Kansas farmers practice safety precautions during planting season.

To the east of the Mars chocolate plant south of Topeka, Ryan Johnson sets up for a long day of planting one of his fields to corn. It’s mid-April 2025 and it’s been dry, so Johnson checks the soil to see if he needs to change plans for the day. He...

Features & Highlights

August 17, 2018

Resiliency & Rabbits

It’s September and you’re in the middle of Kansas.

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August 15, 2018

Waiting on the Rain

August is here and as many prepare to head back to school we are...

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August 15, 2018

How the Farm Bill Affects Your Grocery Bill

Every four to five years, the longstanding farm bill legislation...

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August 13, 2018

Enjoying a 'Taste of Kansas'

It was a hot, breezy evening when I joined approximately 80...

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August 6, 2018

Making the right food choices

If you’re looking for someone to trust about your food choices,...

water in a cup

July 17, 2018

Are Nitrates in Our Water?

Clean water is something many of us take for granted.

family vacation

July 17, 2018

Save Money on Vacation without Sacrificing

Summer on the farm is busy and stressful.

grandkids

July 16, 2018

10 Tips to Teach Grandkids Where Food Comes From

Are you looking for fun, educational and outdoorsy ways to spend...

July 12, 2018

Playing Cell Phone Coverage Catch Up

Think about the things you rely on each day.

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July 12, 2018

A Kansas Wine (and Love) Story

Some people fall in love over a bottle of wine; David and...

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July 11, 2018

Tips for Heathy Lunchbox Fare Your Kids Will Eat

As the start of school approaches, now is the time to start...

NAFTA

June 14, 2018

How NAFTA Affects Farmers and Ranchers

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been the...

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June 13, 2018

3 Tips to Survive the Summer Insanity

The kids are out of school, summer sports are in full swing and...

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May 23, 2018

10 Cattle Facts that Will Impress Your Friends

1. Cows are only females.

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May 22, 2018

Life on the farm

My name is Kelsey and I’m excited to write for Kansas Living and...

May 11, 2018

5 financial mistakes to avoid in your 20s and 30s

We promise this isn’t another article blasting the millennial...

producestorage

May 10, 2018

Put Your Produce in its Place

In a scene from a popular movie, the leader of a high-school...

May 10, 2018

Farm to Table in a Castle

Known to her followers on social media as the “Sassy Chef,” Chef...

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May 7, 2018

3 Reasons NAFTA Matters to All of US

Chances are, you’ve heard something about the North American...

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May 1, 2018

Why you should join Kansas Farm Bureau

I grew up to be the kind of adult I made fun of when I was a kid...

April 17, 2018

Kansas Agriculture’s Role in International Trade

Ranked seventh in the nation for agricultural

April 16, 2018

Community Involvement...

No matter the season, the community, or the event, county Farm...

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March 19, 2018

How does weather affect our food?

Planning an outside event can be stressful, and the main culprit...

March 5, 2018

Growing Popcorn

Imagine growing 10,000 pounds of popcorn knowing you had...

February 12, 2018

Prescribed Burning in the Flint Hills of Kansas

Experiencing the Flint Hills during the months of prescribed...

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February 12, 2018

Your Guide to Kansas Breweries

Do you need a new adventure for your bucket list? May we suggest...

February 12, 2018

Kansas Breweries

Love beer? You're in the right state. Check out these local...

February 6, 2018

5 times you should (not) pay with your credit card

There’s no doubt using credit cards makes life easier.

February 6, 2018

Sorghum: The Up-And-Coming Food Product

Earl Roemer’s office is simple. Nothing fancy adorns the walls.

pheasanthunt

February 6, 2018

Hunting with Heroes

On the opening weekend of pheasant season, veterans from across...

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February 6, 2018

Easy Easter Brunch Menu

If you're gathering the clan for an Easter celebration, why not...

February 6, 2018

Cultivate Kansas City

Food is a source of nourishment, but more than that, it’s a way...

January 31, 2018

Assessing the Risk (of GMOs)

Some people are terrified of GMOs. Others are wholehearted...

Science of GMOs

January 30, 2018

The Science of GMOs

I have a history of avoiding GMO conversations. It’s not the...

women reading food labels

January 17, 2018

Antibiotic, GMO and Hormone Food Labels Explained

The holiday feasts are behind us. New Year’s resolutions have...

craft beer ingredients

January 11, 2018

How Craft Beer is Made

If you’re like me, there’s nothing better than popping open my...

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January 2, 2018

How to eat healthy

These days, I consider it nothing short of a minor miracle when...

December 18, 2017

The Art of Home Brewing

Have you ever wanted to brew your own beer at home?

sustainable agriculture

December 14, 2017

What is sustainable agriculture?

Many people question the definition of "sustainable." What does...

December 13, 2017

How do farmers care for cattle in the winter?

Nestled in the hills of the Saline River Valley, the Berndt...