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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...

Features & Highlights

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...

friends, time, love, fun, laughter

January 27, 2023

Easy Ways to Show People You Love Them

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

muffin, breakfast, cinnamon

January 23, 2023

13 Brilliant Breakfast Recipes

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

boer, baby, kid, goat

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...

December 29, 2022

Tasty Bread Recipes

Recipes that will have dough and joy rising.

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December 20, 2022

Winter Essentials on the Ranch

Winter impacts farmers and ranchers as they care for animals....

December 1, 2022

Celebrating the Christmas Holiday in Kansas

The holiday season is when you can spend time with the ones you...

November 29, 2022

10 Recipes for the Giving Season

Recipes for the ones you love.

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November 18, 2022

Beef Labels and What they Mean To Consumers

Whether you're looking for beef that's organically raised or...

November 15, 2022

Cultivating Sustainable Soil and Minds

Austin Schweizer continues to learn about cover crops and...

November 9, 2022

Mental Health Resources are Available in Kansas

988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Access by calling...

November 9, 2022

Holiday Travel Checklist

Things to do before leaving home for the holidays.

November 9, 2022

Kansas Farmers and Ranchers Remain Resilient After Wildfire

Recovery takes root after winds, wildfire sweep through Kansas.

November 9, 2022

Mental Health Matters in Rural Kansas Communities

Mental health initiatives help end stigma and improve resources...

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November 9, 2022

Farmers Buy Local Grocery Store to Keep Small Kansas Town Thriving

Couples purchases grocery store to support their community and...

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November 2, 2022

Get to know the Carpenter Ranch Family

The Carpenters run a cow/calf operation consisting of Angus/...

cattle, pasture, beef, ranch, sustainability

October 26, 2022

4 Ways Ranchers Increase Their Sustainability on the Ranch

A few ways ranchers do their best for their cattle and land.

October 25, 2022

10 Casserole Recipes

Cool weather and warm casseroles make the perfect fall...

September 27, 2022

Startup Hopes to Solve Waste, Access Problems in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Distribution Chain

Three men are working to create a new way for people to obtain ...

September 22, 2022

Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

A variety of recipes to incorporate pumpkin into your meals.

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September 20, 2022

How a Cattle Rancher in Kansas Sells Her Products

Cattlemen and women have many roles – nutritionist, agronomist,...

September 13, 2022

Farmers Market is a Community Event in Kansas Town

Phillips County farmers market provides opportunities for local...

August 31, 2022

Kansas School District Makes Agriculture a Community Effort

Leon, Kansas school provides students with a unique chance to...

tractor safety on roads

August 30, 2022

Road Safety Tips During Harvest

Harvest is a busy time for farmers, and sometimes they take...

August 24, 2022

Air Fryer Recipes for Football Season

Football games and air fryer recipes make the perfect match.

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August 24, 2022

Small town in Kansas uses grain bins to revitalize downtown

In Kingman, Kansas, one family is revitalizing downtown through...

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August 18, 2022

The Different Types of Cattle Operations

There are many pieces that come togther to get beef from the...

August 10, 2022

7 Money Management Lessons for Teens

Use these money management lessons when talking about finances...

August 9, 2022

Keeping The Kansas Workforce in Kansas

Agricultural operation in southwest Kansas take time to showcase...

August 9, 2022

What Happens During Fall Harvest on Kansas Farms

Southwest Kansas farmer and mother shares her harvest experience...

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August 2, 2022

Water Conservation at a Kansas Cattle Feedlot

Tiffany Cattle Company, a feedlot in Kansas, takes the quality...