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!

  • food myths

    Five Farming Myths

    If I say “farmer” what image pops into your mind? Maybe you picture an old man wearing overalls and sucking on a bit of straw. That’s what a lot of people think. But there are a lot of disconnects between what we see in movies and what actually happens on the farm. So, we compiled some of...

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  • Sorghum Seed

    The History of Sorghum

    Sorghum is considered an ancient grain. The earliest known records of sorghum were found at an archaeological dig in northeastern Africa near the Egyptian-Sudanese border and date back to 8000 B.C. Sorghum grows well even in arid climates, which is probably why it spread across Africa....

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  • Hereford beef cattle grazing

    Celebrate National Beef Month in May

    May is a month of many celebrations and observances—Mother’s Day, graduations, Memorial Day. What better way to observe these events than by celebrating with beef?  May is National Beef Month, and we certainly celebrate that here in Kansas, where cattle outnumber people two to one! Since...

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  • Hand Holding Soybean

    What’s in a Soybean?

    Soybeans are incredible legumes! They can make food for humans and livestock, fuel for vehicles and more!

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  • Genetic Modification

    4 Things You Need to Know About GMOs

    There’s a lot of buzz around genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. You’ve probably seen non-GMO labels in your grocery. What exactly is a GMO? Why do they exist? Are they safe to eat?

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  • March Is Bake-and-Take Month

    Giving a home-baked gift is a great way to show someone you care.

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  • Farming Business
  • Controlled burns in Kansas - spring fires

    Controlled Burning in Spring

    Spring in Kansas means burning in the Flint Hills. This tradition helps keep our our grasslands healthy. Without it, the prairie would lose a precious resource.  

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  • Haploid Mother Plants

    Cutting Edge Genetics Help Kansas Farmers

    I love shopping for big-ticket items like fancy dresses and new cars. (It rarely happens, but I love it when it does.) I enjoy daydreaming, then shifting into practical mode as I draft up my list of must-haves and nice-to-haves. List in hand, I sift through my options until I find the...

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  • Sorghum Seed

    What Are the Different Types of Sorghum?

    What is sorghum? Is sorghum the same as milo? Learn more about this hearty grain and the different types of sorghum grown in the U.S.

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