Feature Stories

The Rokeys stand outside with Holstein dairy cows

Rokeyroad Creamery in Nemaha County Builds Dairy from Scratch

A first-generation dairy farm in Nemaha County milks Holsteins to build a legacy

Some of us prefer routine — our alarm clock sounds at the same time each morning, the baristas at your favorite coffee shop have your order ready before you walk in the door and a certain spot on the couch basically has a reserve sign on it for you.

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Features & Highlights

farmer with a drone
April 5, 2016

A new tool for farmers

When you think of the essential tools for farmers, do you think...
man and woman with tomatoes
April 5, 2016

The love of farming

“I found one!”
Burgess family photo
April 5, 2016

Let's talk food & farming

Hello! My name is Jenny Burgess, and I’m excited to connect with...
April 1, 2016

Agriculture and wildlife, how do they co-exist?

More than 30 years ago, The Journal of Soil and Water...
woman standing next to barn quilt
March 28, 2016

On the barn quilt trail

Chris Campbell is a professional quilt-maker because she loves a...
pig in pasture
March 25, 2016

Why You Should Buy Our Antibiotic-Free, Pastured Pork

This post was originally posted at Valerie's blog.
farmer standing in field
March 16, 2016

Waiting for the land to waken

As the blanket of winter retreats and releases its icy grip on...
farmer with horse
March 3, 2016

A rancher is...

A rancher is more than the open range. Being a rancher is more...
man standing
February 25, 2016

A chance

The son of a rural ironworker, Brent Mathes knew about the ...
Farmer with donkeys and cattle
February 22, 2016

Guard donkeys

For Amanda and Oran Taylor, cattle ranching was something they...
art featuring environmental impact of ag
February 16, 2016

How does ag impact the environment?

Agriculture and the environment have a symbiotic relationship.
quilt block inspired coaster
February 16, 2016

Quilt Block Coasters

Hello friends!
Sod Shop owners
February 9, 2016

Home Turf

Every spring, homeowners across Kansas dream of a lush, thick,...
tablet
February 9, 2016

Eight ways technology can help small businesses

In today’s digital era, running a small business can seem much...
Child and mom reading book
February 9, 2016

Best books for kids

Teaching children about agriculture and where their food comes ...
carrots
February 9, 2016

Spring into Gardening

For many people, gardening means more than having fruits and...
Love bugs craft
February 5, 2016

Love Bugs

I love crafts that you can make with things you have on hand --...
environment
February 2, 2016

Five Ways Agriculture is Going Green

With global warming and environmental policy “trending” in...
Scott Thellman
January 22, 2016

Growing Goals

Scott Thellman caught the ag bug at 9 years old when his parents...
GMO label: what you need to know
January 6, 2016

GMO Labels Explained

Labels like USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-Free and Non-GMO can...
Ag Eagle owner with UAS
December 14, 2015

Skyward vision

Bret Chilcott spent too much time and money on remote-controlled...
GMO myths debunked
December 1, 2015

Five GMO myths debunked

Like many controversial subjects, genetically modified organisms...
Tim Gogolski, Gogo's Bees
November 24, 2015

The Bee's Knees

Tim Gogolski refreshes his family’s history of beekeeping in his...
November 13, 2015

Winter Pet Care

Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian with Kansas State University,...
November 12, 2015

Have a Holly, Historic Holiday

Excitement is in the air as the holidays approach.
Rosemary Cardamom Twisters
November 11, 2015

Rising Wheat

My grandma always made homemade rolls at holiday gatherings...
November 10, 2015

Farmer Fame Maker

Few people can say they’re a “farmer fame maker,” but nationally...
November 9, 2015

Hudson Cream

Gleaming elevators tower above the wheat fields of the Kansas ...
November 9, 2015

Four Ways to Save Like a Pro…With Your Phone

If you have a smartphone, why not use it to make saving easier?...
GMO soybean field
November 3, 2015

What are GMOs?

What's the truth about GMOs, genetically modified foods and what...
citygirlonfarm
October 30, 2015

City girl visits farms
eat beef
October 23, 2015

Don't be fooled about your food

Many consumers have become misled and misinformed about the...
healthy cattle
October 23, 2015

Treating sickness is the humane thing to do

The debate around antibiotic use in farm animals and livestock...
girl with bad sandwich
October 22, 2015

Don't fear your food

Antibiotic use in animals has again made headlines as another...
Fall sign
October 20, 2015

Happy Harvest

Hello there!
Valerie with sign
October 19, 2015

The Fork in the Road

Valerie Visser became an entrepreneur watching her parents...
Roast
October 14, 2015

Antibiotic free

Tonight we are going to sit down around the kitchen table and...
Dairy cows in sand
October 12, 2015

Tradition meets innovation

At the Hildebrand Farms Dairy, tradition meets innovati
Kansas Sorghum Field
October 8, 2015

Where does food come from?

In October, seven bloggers spent three days learning more about...
October 7, 2015

From the farm

Hello! I’m Hannah Becker, a Farm Bureau member from Ottawa, Kan.