For many young people in agriculture, finding a place where their voice truly matters can be transformative. For Lindy McMillen, that journey started in high school—and led all the way to the national stage.

Kansas is currently facing the most severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the nation, according to the USDA. The virus has heavily impacted poultry across the state, placing Kansas at the top of the national map for confirmed cases over the last 30 days.

For many students pursuing degrees in agriculture, college is not an exit from the farm — it’s a step toward returning home better prepared than ever.

The world of agriculture is on full display just five minutes from downtown Denver this time of year, as the National Western Stock Show celebrates a major milestone. The iconic event officially kicked off its 120th year, drawing ranchers, exhibitors, and livestock enthusiasts from across the country—including many from Kansas.

FFA chapters across the country have a new opportunity to grow their spring fundraisers—literally—thanks to an exciting new partnership between Seminis and Ball Seed. The Plant-Powered Fundraiser Program gives FFA chapters discounted access to professional-grade vegetable seeds, allowing students to raise funds while gaining valuable, hands-on growing experience. It’s a program designed to connect agriculture education, entrepreneurship, and community involvement all in one

The 2025 growing season brought significant challenges for corn growers across the country, with disease pressure hitting hard from the moment seed left the planter. This week, Kim Tutor, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, sat down to discuss what made 2025 one of the toughest years in recent memory—and how growers can prepare moving forward.

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall addressed Kansas farmers and ranchers on Sunday as the keynote speaker at the 107th Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Manhattan. His message focused on federal relief efforts, the future of the farm bill, and ongoing priorities in Washington, D.C.—all at the forefront of discussions heading into 2025.

Grain sorghum continues to evolve beyond its traditional uses, and new opportunities are emerging for farmers and consumers alike. Recently, I spoke with Nora Ritz Johnson, Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff, about the crop’s expanding future—and why sorghum is gaining more attention than ever.

It’s another big moment for Kansas agriculture. This year, a Kansas farmer brought home the top national title in the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest — and the winning entry highlights the strength of varieties being developed for real-world performance across diverse growing regions.

Mental health in rural America is a topic that too often goes unspoken—but thanks to the American Farm Bureau’s Farm State of Mind campaign, that conversation is finally changing.

As we look toward the coming growing season, Kansas producers continue to adapt to a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. Brad Gibson of Bayer, shared his perspective on what farmers should be paying attention to as they prepare for 2025.

After more than a year of uncertainty, Kansas sorghum producers are feeling a renewed sense of optimism following a recent meeting between President Trump and the President of China. For months, the Chinese market — a major buyer of U.S. sorghum — has been effectively closed, leaving Kansas growers waiting for answers. Now, it appears that progress may finally be on the horizon.

As the holiday season approaches, food banks across Kansas are gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year. While this time often brings joy and togetherness, it also brings new challenges for families facing food insecurity — and for the organizations working to meet their needs.

It’s always inspiring to see those who dedicate their lives to agriculture recognized for their impact. Recently, the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas, welcomed three remarkable individuals: Michael Hinton, creator of Antique Tractor Preservation Day; Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; and Wendell Murphy, North Carolina swine producer.

Offered through both the National FFA Organization and the Kansas FFA Association, the Gift of Blue provides jackets to students enrolled in agricultural education classes who face financial challenges. Each student who applies shares their goals, dreams, and reasons for wanting to wear the jacket, while their agriculture teacher helps endorse their application by describing the student’s circumstances and potential.

When you ask Michael what Talking Tractors is all about, his answer comes with both a smile and a deep sense of purpose. What began as a boyhood fascination with agriculture has grown into a life’s work dedicated to honoring the legacy of America’s farming heritage.

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