The U.S. borders to Mexico have been closed nearly a year due to new world screw warm. Sigrid Johannes, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, spoke about the misleading information that had people believing there were plans for the borders to reopen.

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.

When it comes to meat spoilage, many of us have a gut reaction: a sour smell, a slimy texture, or even discoloration. But how do we define spoilage, and how much of it is in our minds, rather than a health risk? Kansas State University meat scientist Travis O'Quinn has been digging into the science of meat spoilage and what it really means for consumers and the meat industry.

A proposed feedlot project in southern Pawnee County, Kansas, has sparked a mix of optimism and concern among local residents. Innovation Livestock Services (ILS), the company behind the project, has officially begun construction on what will become a large-scale cattle operation known as ILS Feeders.