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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...

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vogt harvest
November 15, 2021

Helpful Harvesters

Memories are moments we hold on to forever. They’re a moment of...
Roasted Acorn Squash
October 27, 2021

14 Recipes for Roasting

Looking for roasted squash? Roasted red pepper soup? Roasted...
October 26, 2021

What's All The Fuss About Gas?

There’s a worldwide movement to decrease our environmental...
October 15, 2021

Warrior on the Prairie

Trinnie Bush proved hard work overcomes many types of obstacles...
Tortellini Soup
September 29, 2021

10 Instant Pot Sausage Recipes Your Family Will Love

October is National Sausage Month! Celebrate by giving these...
September 23, 2021

Kansas Hop Grower Creates Traveling Beer Camper

For some of us, our best ideas come to us at night. For others,...
September 17, 2021

3 Reasons for a Fall-Calving Cow Herd

It’s the most wonderful time of the year on our ranch – calving...
September 8, 2021

A Mural Movement

Brett Hubka wanted to leave a lasting mark on Clay Center when...
Beer Corn Crack Dip
August 31, 2021

15 Recipes for Game Day

September signals the beginning of fall (and football season!),...
August 19, 2021

Fixing the Food System in Africa

Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton know there’s an opportunity to...
August 19, 2021

New Beginnings On the Ranch

We are launching right into our fall calving season as August...
August 16, 2021

Growing Hope Globally

A lot of us come from small towns—where there’s maybe one...
financial checklist
August 13, 2021

Your Ultimate Financial Health Checklist

It’s easy to put off planning for the future.
Hayden Guetterman in Field
August 10, 2021

Proposed Changes to Estate Taxes Threaten Farmers and Ranchers

Perhaps the greatest fear farmers and ranchers have is losing...
August 10, 2021

Processing Beans in Kansas

Alan Townsend, vice president of 21st Century Bean, didn’t know...
Whitney Larson and Son
August 10, 2021

Sharing Her Farm Life

If Whitney Larson had her way, she would invite you and...
pheasant hunting in kansas
August 10, 2021

Pheasant Hunting in Western Kansas

When Garrett Love returned to his family’s farm in southwest...
Grocery Store Basket
July 29, 2021

11 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Sticking to a budget can be tricky when it comes to grocery...
Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto
July 29, 2021

10 Just Peachy Recipes

Peaches aren't just a southern thing--enjoy summer with 10...
July 27, 2021

Kansas Care Facility Brings Memories of Farm Life

Moving to a nursing home or care facility isn’t something we...
July 22, 2021

Purple on the Prairie

“Lavender latte, please.”
July 21, 2021

Farming and Ranching in the Summer

Summer is the season of having fun – barbecues, pool parties,...
Boy with Dog
July 13, 2021

Not a Typical Ranch

Ranching looks a bit different at the Lakemary Center in Paola.
June 30, 2021

10 Hot Dog Recipes

July is National Hot Dog Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes for...
June 29, 2021

Rain Makes Grass, Healthy Cattle and Jolly Ranchers

Our ranch is in what I call the “Ozarks of Kansas,” where we...
Cows Eating
June 28, 2021

Cows: The Original Upcyclers

Upcycling: to process used goods or waste material to produce...
Trivia about beef sustainability
June 10, 2021

Fun Facts About US Beef Sustainability

Is beef production sustainable? Here are some fun facts about...
May 26, 2021

10 Camping Recipes

June is National Camping  Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes to...
Family Pizza Night
May 26, 2021

12 Tips For Pizza Night at Home 

Is there any family in America who doesn’t enjoy pizza night? I...
May 17, 2021

What Do Cows Have to Do with Food Waste?

Food waste is a significant problem in the United States, and...
Wellsville elementary students learn about soybeans through KFB's ag kits
May 10, 2021

Accurate ag kits provided to Kansas schools

Normally many county Farm Bureaus make it a point to share...
Girl With Piggy Bank
May 5, 2021

What is Generational Wealth and How Can I Build It?

There are many steps you can take to start building generational...
Beef in Grocery Store
May 5, 2021

Beef Up Your Diet

Warmer months mean warming up our grills.
Heritage Meats Signage
May 5, 2021

Leoti Meat Locker Steadies Through Pandemic

"We couldn't keep up with the demand"
Fresh Produce
May 5, 2021

Addressing Food Insecurity in Kansas

“When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a...
Haffner Family
May 5, 2021

Harvest Chasers

For most farmers, harvest marks the end of a journey of planning...
Bees on Purple Flowers
May 5, 2021

Pollinators on the Plains

Gray and white wooden boxes shroud tens of thousands of...
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April 26, 2021

Growing Entrepreneurs From the Vine

Editor's note: This article originally appeared in August 2019...
Steer in Feedlot
April 26, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Feedlot Steer

Did you know most of the beef you see in the grocery store...
Red, White and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli
April 23, 2021

14 Mouth-Watering Hamburger Recipes

May is hamburger month – and we’ve got 14 recipes to help you...