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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

Prescribed burning in Kansas

April 22, 2021

Burning Pasturelands – A Prescription for Healthy Grass

If you’ve lived in Kansas during spring, you’ve likely smelled...

CT Taylor and son

April 20, 2021

From Homeless to Helpful

C.T. Taylor had no plans to become a farmer until his small...

Man with Family in Hospital

April 19, 2021

10 Benefits of Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans

Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans are entering their second yea

Improving Mental Health

April 16, 2021

Ways to Deal with Depression and Anxiety

We talk a lot about our physical health.

Man Running With Songs

April 16, 2021

15 Songs to Add to Your Workout Playlist

Do you need some epic additions to your workout playlist? Check...

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March 29, 2021

15 Pecan Recipes

No April Fool's here! Enjoy these delicious recipes that...

March 29, 2021

Growing trust in agriculture

The work of growing food in 2020 didn’t change, but just about...

Bruce's Bullseye building

March 25, 2021

Building kitchens to build businesses

Have you wanted to start your own business but don’t know what...

March 18, 2021

Predicting New Arrival Dates on the Ranch

A few months ago, the work on our ranch was focused on breeding...

girl watering plant

March 17, 2021

10 Ways You Can Become a Friend of Farmers

The award I received from Kansas Farm Bureau for being a "Friend...

February 26, 2021

15 Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Magical, green, Irish recipes.

February 25, 2021

5 Chicks and a Hen

Marriages are full of compromise, but seldom is a goat the most...

Happy Woman Exercising

February 22, 2021

Exercise for Your Mental Health

It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial for our health—both...

young girl learning at home

February 22, 2021

Free Virtual Activities for Kids

One positive from COVID-19 is the amount of learning materials ...

February 18, 2021

When The Lights Go Out in the Country

As I write this, farmers and ranchers across the nation are...

Woman tying shoes

February 16, 2021

Staying Active While Staying at Home

If there’s a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that...

kitchen

February 2, 2021

Community Kitchens in Kansas

Currently, there are 12 community kitchens across Kansas.

February 1, 2021

Kansas contestant vying for Ultimate Cowboy title

Colten Angel will put his cattle-working skills, knowledge and...

February 1, 2021

How to Set Investment Goals

If you’re new to investing, one of the most important things you...

February 1, 2021

Kansas Inventor Creates Row Shaver Systems to Combat Weeds

Dave Button has plenty of time to think through problems while...

February 1, 2021

How Regenerative Agriculture is Improving Farming

It’s commonly said farmers are the original environmentalists.

February 1, 2021

Training for a 5K Race

Spring is a great time to pull out those running shoes and get...

February 1, 2021

Workout nutrition

Unless you drive an electric vehicle, you know fuel is important...

February 1, 2021

Kansas FFA Student Makes Chicken Coops

When Austin Simon was 12 years old, he built a rabbit hutch but...

January 25, 2021

15 Recipes for People Who Like it Hot and Spicy

Make it SPICY!

January 19, 2021

Cows Need Vaccinations Too

We are a pro-vaccination ranch – from the cows to the horses to...

January 6, 2021

College inventor's Quick-Pin makes disconnecting faster

Editor's note: This story was written in January 2021.

Farmer uses Zoom

December 18, 2020

Learning experience: Virtual annual meeting delivers value to KFB members

A dog barking, “you’re muted” and the occasional chime of an...

Grass ranching

December 17, 2020

Grass Ranching: More Complex Than It Sounds

For as much time as cattle farmers and ranchers spend feeding,...

Overmillers win 2020 Natural Resources Award

December 16, 2020

Sustainable farming supports generations on the land

This Kansas farm implements sustainable farming practices on...

Castle girl with pigs

December 15, 2020

Kansas Pork Producers Sell Direct to Consumers

How many couples do you know who would happily duck out of a...

covid_wrenches

November 30, 2020

Turning Wrenches into Opportunities

Wrenches have been thrown into 2020. Wrenches named COVID-19.

north pole cookies

November 30, 2020

24 Cookie Recipes Santa Can't Resist

Santa will love these cookies!

Breeding_brandi

November 17, 2020

Breeding Season: Tinder For Cows

Almost as soon as calving season is over, we start working on...

financial portfolio

November 11, 2020

Rebalancing Your Portfolio for Risk Tolerance and Financial Goals

Your investment portfolio should be a mix of different asset...

FLOK_Gifts

November 11, 2020

A Very Kansas Christmas

If any positive has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that...

hemp_heartland

November 11, 2020

Hemp in the Heartland

Two words can summarize Kansas farmers’ initial foray into...

healthy foods

November 11, 2020

Change To a Healthier Diet

Lately, all we’ve been hearing about is change.

Ag Impact

November 11, 2020

Ag Impact

Living in the city makes it hard to know where our food comes...

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November 10, 2020

Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans are an affordable option for Kansans

In January, Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans (KFBHP) will have...