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High Beef Prices Explained: The Real Reasons Ranchers Aren’t to Blame

What does "Crazy Eights" have to do with beef prices? Find out!

I vividly remember playing the card game “Crazy Eights” with my dad and brother when I was little. I don’t recall winning very much, but I do remember the chaos that ensued when an eight was played and foiled a player’s plans to win. Why is this...

Features & Highlights

July 13, 2023

Bison Ranch in Kansas Welcomes Visitors

Bison ranch tours in Kansas.

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July 6, 2023

Biking Across Kansas Strengthens Community

Biking from the Colorado border to the Missouri border brings...

June 28, 2023

15 Wonderful Watermelon Recipes

Flavorful smoothie recipes for you and your family.

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June 20, 2023

Rotational grazing rejuvenates grass on Kansas cattle ranches

Rotational grazing on Kansas cattle ranches encourages healthy...

May 30, 2023

Spectacular Smoothie Recipes

Flavorful smoothie recipes for you and your family.

fishing

May 17, 2023

Saving for Retirement and Post-Secondary Education

Saving for your retirement and your child’s education at the...

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May 17, 2023

Meet Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland

Get to know Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland.

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May 17, 2023

Defining and Using mRNA Vaccines in Cattle and Livestock

mRNA vaccines in livestock are an important and safe healthcare...

Jay Young regenerative ag

May 15, 2023

Soil Health Principles Are Applied on Kansas Farm

Learn the science of soil from a Kansas farmer.

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May 3, 2023

Meet the Cramer Ranch Family

Mark and Cindy Cramer are ranchers in Kansas who love what they...

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May 3, 2023

How Can I Help Pollinators

1. Plant for pollinators.

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May 3, 2023

Promoting and celebrating pollinators in Kansas

Almost 80 percent of the 1,400 crops grown around the world...

larosh wheat harvest in kansas

May 3, 2023

Family farmers document wheat harvests in Kansas

The LaRosh family in Kansas has made their family vacation in...

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April 26, 2023

Beef Recipes on Blackstone or Grill

Beef recipies to try on your Blackstone or grill.

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April 21, 2023

Mobile Garden Bus Provides Plants and Knowledge to Kansans

Renata Goosen, owner of Renata's Garden in Butler County,...

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April 20, 2023

Historic Theaters Near Me In Kansas

Home to renovated theaters, these Kansas towns are committed to...

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April 19, 2023

How Ranchers Observe Earth Day

Learn how one Kansas rancher celebrates Earth Day.

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April 5, 2023

4 Reasons You Should Work Out

Did you know Kansas ranks as the

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March 24, 2023

Marvelous Muffin Recipes

Delicious, tasty muffin recipes for you and your friends.

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March 17, 2023

The Prescription of a Prescribed Burn in Kansas

Can you smell that? Spring is in the air, both literally and...

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February 22, 2023

14 Practical Tips for Perfect Picnics

Tips to help you put together a successful and fun picnic.

February 22, 2023

Sheet Pan Recipes to the Rescue

Need an easy and simple dinner idea? Try a sheet pan dinner!

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February 21, 2023

Old MacDonald’s Farm is Gone

Old MacDonald's farm may be nostalgic, but today's farmers and...

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February 17, 2023

Spice Stores Near Me in Kansas

Spice stores in Kansas are a big hit - and many even have their...

February 17, 2023

Pie Recipes for Pi Day

Celebrate Pi Day by baking one of these tasty pies.

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February 9, 2023

Make a King Cake for Mardi Gras

King cake is a traditional cake made for Mardi Gras celebrations...

February 1, 2023

5 Huge Life Events and How They Affect Your Life Insurance

Major life events will take place as you age, inspiring the...

February 1, 2023

Meet the Basinger Ranch Family

Chad Basinger is a rancher in Kansas who loves what he does and...

February 1, 2023

County Farm Bureaus in Kansas Teach Kids About Agriculture

How County Farm Bureaus are informing youth about agriculture.

February 1, 2023

How the Farm Bill Impacts Everyone, Not Just Farmers

Multifaceted farm bill legislation safeguards much more than...

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February 1, 2023

Shop Kansas Farms Partners with Kansas Farm Bureau

Shop Kansas Farms and Kansas Farm Bureau begin partnership to...

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February 1, 2023

Kansas Farm Dog Wins National Competition

A Kansas couple describes their Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year...

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January 27, 2023

Easy Ways to Show People You Love Them

People like to have love expressed to them in different ways....

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January 23, 2023

13 Brilliant Breakfast Recipes

Mix up one of these recipes for your loved one to have breakfast...

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January 19, 2023

Kidding Goats is No Joke in Cold Snap

K-State student shares about what happened over winter break on...

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January 18, 2023

Ranching is More Than Meets the Eye

This rancher shares a look into her agriculture lifestyle.

January 3, 2023

When Someone You Know Struggles With Fear and Anxiety

Seven ways you might be able to help someone who has fear,...

January 3, 2023

When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health Situation

Seven suggestions for how you can help others understand your...

January 3, 2023

How To Survive a Panic Attack When It Strikes

Eight steps that could help you when dealing with a panic attack.

January 3, 2023

7 Reasons Why You Should Get Help for Your Fears and Anxieties

Consistent fear and anxiety? Getting help is an important step...