Choose the Environment, Farmers and Biodiesel
By Natalie Harris, Kansas Soybean Intern on July 18, 2019
Filling up at the fuel pump is a regular ritual for everyone. That full tank means we can commute to work, school, the grocery store or even our favorite restaurant. Doesn’t it make sense to choose...
How to Eat Seasonally in Summer in Kansas
May 20, 2019
Have you ever found the perfect recipe, only to discover while browsing the produce section that a few of the items you need look a little questionable — or aren’t there at all?! Chances are, those...
Life at Ohlde Dairy Is About Cows, Family and Feed
By Deb Ohlde, Central Kansas Corn Crew Rep. on April 24, 2019
The silos at Ohlde Dairy stand empty, replaced with covered piles of silage. Silage is a food for cattle that is made from crop plants — every part from stalk to stem — then fermented. It’s a key...
What’s the Difference Between Beef and Dairy Cattle?
February 28, 2019
A cow is a cow is a cow, right? Not so fast! We’ve talked with ranchers who carefully select the cattle they work with and monitor the genetic makeup of their breeding stock. But is there a...
Craft Distillery Serves Farm-to-Bottle Spirits in Dodge City
February 19, 2019
“Bartender, pour me a double shot of Red Eye whiskey, an Old-Fashioned for the little lady and two sarsaparillas for the kids.” Requests such as this have become familiar at Boot Hill Distillery in...
How Kansas Are You?
January 22, 2019
In honor of Kansas Day, when we celebrate becoming a state on January 29th, we created a quiz to see just how well you know the Sunflower State. Are you all Kansas, or could you use some brushing up...
Get the Facts About Raw Milk
January 14, 2019
Perhaps you’ve heard about raw milk. Some people believe it’s a healthy, wholesome form of dairy. However, raw milk can contain harmful bacteria. That’s why it’s illegal for raw milk to be sold in...
What Holiday Food Are You?
December 18, 2018
Let's face it, things get stressful this time of year. Sometimes we'd rather hide under the covers and take personality quizzes until it's time to eat. We decided to give you a break so you can do...
How Land Is Used in the U.S.
November 28, 2018
Have you ever wondered exactly how much of the country is used for farming? Or how much forest area there is? Using information from a variety of sources, Bloomberg released a fun and interesting...
These Kansas Cattle Ranchers May Surprise You
November 12, 2018
Did you know 91 percent of ranches are family owned? Kansas alone is home to more than 27,000 cattle farmers and ranchers. While we’d like you to meet allof them, let’s start with three families who...