Food News, Trends & Research

Sometimes it’s hard to sift through all the information out there and know what the latest food news means for you and your family. Here, we break down trending food topics and dig deeper into local food, agriculture issues and more!

  • What do cows eat

    What Do Cattle Eat

    Cattle are nature’s great recyclers because they can eat grasses and other foods humans can't and convert that energy into protein we can consume.

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  • Kansas cattle grazing

    What's All the Fuss About Methane Gas?

    Kansas rancher Brandi Buzzard Frobose breaks down the impact reducing meat intake can have on the environment.

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    Fascinating Facts About the Wheat You Eat

    Kansas, aka the “Wheat State,” comes by its nickname honestly. We’ve collected a bushel of facts about our state’s main grain that may surprise you!

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  • Farming generations - grandpa and grandson

    5 Ways Farmers Help the Environment

    See how Kansas farmers and ranchers incorporate environmentally friendly practices to keep the land and climate healthy now and for years to come.

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  • Best streaming shows for cooking, baking and gardening

    Shows to Watch if You Love Cooking, Baking or Gardening

    If you’re wondering what to watch tonight, check out this list of the best cooking, baking and gardening shows available to stream now.

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  • Cover crops

    The Many Benefits of Multipurpose Cover Crops

    Cover crops reduce erosion, boost soil quality and protect waterways, making them a great land management tool. Learn why many farmers use them.  

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  • Field of ripe sorghum

    Fun Facts About Sorghum Harvest

    Sorghum harvest happens in the fall in Kansas. Read on for some fun facts about planting and harvesting sorghum!

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  • Pig farmer and pork facts

    Seven Fun Facts About Pigs and Pork

    How did Kansas become an ideal place for pig farming? How much do pigs weigh? What’s the difference between a pig and a hog? Here, we break down some frequently asked questions about pigs and pork and share farm-to-table facts behind them.

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  • Baby in barn with chicks - spring chickens

    Five Signs of Spring in Kansas

    Spring always feels like it’s never going to arrive. Little by little, we get glimpses of what’s to come. Then there’s an explosion of green grass and pastel blooms, warm days and thunderstorms, baseball games and picnics. Spring has sprung! Here in Kansas, we have our own distinct signs...

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  • Fish made of bread dough

    A Farm to Fingers Food Challenge

    How many parents have told their children “don’t play with your food” over the years? You may have caught yourself uttering those very words as your kiddos listlessly pushed food around a plate or made props out of produce well past the age where that sort of thing is considered adorable.

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