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Wins and Misses on the Ranch

A Kansas rancher reflects on 2025

The final weeks of the year are generally a time for reflection of our past year’s work on the ranch. It’s been an interesting and exciting year, one with many lessons learned and accomplishments reached. If we aren’t learning, then we aren’t...

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Features & Highlights

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September 18, 2023

6 Sensational Facts About Ground Beef

Beef frequently appears on the supper table at our ranch house...
August 30, 2023

12 Better Breakfast Recipes

Celebrate Better Breakfast Month this September by starting your...
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August 21, 2023

The Importance of Water on Kansas Ranches

It would be difficult, in my opinion, to be unaware of the...
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August 17, 2023

A Day in the Orchard: Visit the Louisburg Cider Mill

Visit the Louisburg Cider Mill this fall for a fresh and...
August 8, 2023

10 Fruity Cobbler Recipes

Step into a world where each bite is a warm, comforting hug –...
August 3, 2023

Kansas Agriculture Educator Receives National Teaching Award

A Kansas educator was selected as one of four national...
August 3, 2023

Conservation on the Farm

Soil management helps Michael Thompson grow farm big enough for...
August 3, 2023

Run a 5K Through Sunflowers in Kansas

Sunflower farm in Kansas offers a fun 5K experience. 
August 3, 2023

Fighting the Vet Shortage in Rural Kansas

Labor shortages in rural Kansas are not new, and they’re not...
August 3, 2023

3 Steps to Building a Financial Legacy

The legacy you leave with your family members is about so much...
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August 2, 2023

Meet the Wray Ranch Family

Mark and Lacey Wray are ranchers in Kansas who love what they do...
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July 24, 2023

How Cattle Benefit the World

There are numerous “Thank a [insert service professional]” days...
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July 17, 2023

Pours on the Prairie

Participate in the Prairie Pour Tour in 2023 throughout Kansas.
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. 
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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...
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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...