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.

As the school year kicks off, students in Colby have a brand-new space to explore the future of agriculture. The long-anticipated Agriculture Education and Technology Building is officially open, marking a major step forward for hands-on learning and the future of ag education in northwest Kansas.

Farming in Kansas means living with a unique mix of hope and uncertainty. With every forecast that hints at rain, there’s also the looming threat of hail, tornadoes, and other unpredictable weather events that can destroy months of hard work in just one afternoon.

Every year, the first week of August marks a special occasion for farmers and food enthusiasts alike – National Farmers Market Week. This year, from August 3rd through 9th, the 26th celebration of this event reminds us of the invaluable role farmers markets play in supporting local economies and fostering healthy communities. It’s a time to recognize the hard work of growers and the venues that make these markets possible.

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.

As county fair season kicks off across Kansas, excitement builds for 4-H families and exhibitors preparing to showcase their hard work. While there’s plenty to get ready—from grooming to travel logistics—biosecurity is a crucial piece of the puzzle that shouldn't be overlooked.

While much of Kansas has been battling the effects of wheat streak mosaic virus this harvest season, growers in western Kansas are also keeping a close eye on another potential threat: the wheat stem sawfly. This pest, which has caused significant damage in neighboring Colorado and Nebraska, could be the next challenge Kansas wheat producers face.

Everyone has a few sayings from their childhood that stick with them — phrases passed down from parents or grandparents that, years later, still make us smile, cringe, or think. For Tom Brand, one of those sayings didn’t just linger — it became the title of his new book.

In an ongoing effort to improve school nutrition and support local agriculture, Senator Roger Marshall has introduced legislation aimed at bringing whole milk back into schools. This move is not just about the taste—it's about the health benefits of whole milk and its potential to boost Kansas’ dairy 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.

In the world of American ranching, few names carry the weight and respect of Jan Lyons. This year, her decades of dedication to the livestock and beef industries are being recognized with one of the highest honors in agriculture: the 2025 National Golden Award.

With the scent of fresh silage in the air and the hum of a working dairy farm as the backdrop, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly officially proclaimed June 2025 as Dairy Month in the State of Kansas during a special event held at McCarty Family Farms along Highway 83 near Rexford.