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!

  • Soil Underwear Activity for Gardening and Farming

    Get Ready to Soil Your Undies

    There’s a movement that’s been taking root over the past few years called the Soil My Undies challenge. (Don’t worry, things aren’t about to get gross.) The challenge is actually about testing your soil’s health by burying underwear.  Here’s how it works:

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  • Day at the Ranch Kansas policy makers

    Kansas Lawmakers Experience Life on a Farm

    What happens on the farm doesn’t stay on the farm. It affects all of us — from the food we eat to the economy of Kansas to our very culture. That’s why events like Day at the Ranch are so important. Day at the Ranch is an annual event that introduces people to what life on a farm is ...

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  • Farmer driving equipment

    To Till or Not to Till

    That is the question many crop farmers ask themselves. The tradition of tilling is pretty interesting — and pretty important for the environment! Even if you don’t have to worry about how to manage fields, if you’ve ever had to manage any aspect of a household (and haven’t we all?!), you...

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  • Grilling Tips for Beginners

    Charcoal Grill Tips for Beginners

    Clear skies, shining sun and a backyard barbeque with mouth-watering food sizzling on the grill… Can you picture it? Summer is officially here! If you’re worried your grill skills (or lack thereof!) will have your friends calling for the fire department instead of seconds, you’re not...

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  • Family ranch vacations in Kansas

    Visit a Ranch in Kansas

    School’s out and summer has begun! Although we often dream of relaxing getaways, this is the busiest time of year for many of us — “Did Olivia make it to soccer practice?” “Who’s picking Tyler up from camp?!” 

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  • Hereford beef cattle grazing

    Four Surprising Facts About Beef Sustainability

    Farmers and ranchers take every measure to incorporate environmentally friendly practices to protect their land while feeding the world.

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  • Home Baking Workshop 4H National Congress

    The Home Baking Association Wants to Help You Bake

    There’s something about baking that just says “love.” Maybe it’s the buttery aromas wafting from the kitchen or the chewy, flaky, spongy goodies that emerge steaming from the oven.  Sharon Davis would argue it’s the act of baking itself that makes it so worthwhile.

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  • Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Entry

    Step Back in Time at the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

    In the heart of Overland Park is a little gem where visitors of all ages can step back in time and experience Kansas’ rich heritage. Or, perhaps we should say it’s a big gem, because it stretches across 12 acres and features animals, historic buildings and activities for the whole family...

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  • what's a grain elevator THUMBNAIL

    How Do Grain Elevators Work?

    What are grain elevators and how do they work? Learn more about this important part of crop farming!

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  • Heifer in wheat field at sunset

    What’s the Difference Between Beef and Dairy Cattle?

    Are cows and cattle the same? What's the difference? What about beef cattle vs. dairy cows? Learn about the different types of bovine livestock.

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