Three Health Benefits of Soy
March 28, 2018
When we think of healthy eating, leafy greens and other vegetables often jump to the top of the list. There’s one vegetable (well, legume, technically, but who’s counting) you should include —...
Kansas Farms (and Food Exports!) Keep Our Communities Thriving
March 8, 2018
When we talk about farming, a lot of folks picture people driving tractors and working tirelessly out in the fields. It’s easy to forget that running a farm is a business. Sure, there’s an element...
Controlled Burning in Spring
By Scarlett Hagins on March 2, 2018
Burning Fields in the Flint Hills Each spring in the open grasslands of the Kansas Flint Hills, which stretch from northeastern Kansas south to Oklahoma, fires can be seen for miles. The flames...
Five Game-Changing Reasons to Make Breakfast a Priority
March 2, 2018
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it’s even more important for kids — to fuel them up for their busy schedules. That’s because breakfast foods are a good...
Sheet Pan Dinners
By Chef Allí on February 14, 2018
Who doesn't love easy weeknight meals? These sheet pan recipes make clean up a breeze and the best part--your entire family will love them! Featured Recipes Sheet Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken with...
How to Decode Grocery Labels
February 7, 2018
How many times have you inspected the calorie count on a food item, scrutinizing the fat, sodium, sugar, or protein content? How many times?! I do it on every grocery shopping expedition! Trying to...
Farm-Chair Travel: Experience the Fun of the Farm Through the Eyes of Your Favorite Bloggers
February 7, 2018
In the winter, we can’t help but daydream of warmer days. (My mind has wandered to Florida more times than I can count!) But, let’s face it, traveling isn’t always an option (certainly not time...
What Are the Different Types of Sorghum?
January 12, 2018
Sorghum, also called milo, is truly a versatile crop. It’s one of the top five cereal crops in the world and can be grown as a grain, forage or sweet crop. The United States is the world’s largest...
The Next Big Thing in Ag? Small Crops
January 12, 2018
Corn, wheat, sorghum — these crops are Kansas staples. But the next big thing in farming just might be something small — small crops, that is. Popular specialty crops like tomatoes, berries and...
Lean Beef Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
By Scarlett Hagins on January 12, 2018
High-protein diets have become more and more popular in recent years. But, there is often guidance telling people to limit red meat as a protein source. Few studies have compared different high-...