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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.