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!
Kansas Wheat Innovation Center
If someone asked me where wheat comes from, I’d probably run through the growing process: farmers plant seeds, tend to their crops, and harvest the grain at the end of the season. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, there might be a little more to it than that! I recently got a look...
The Next Big Thing in Ag? Small Crops
Corn, wheat, sorghum — these crops are Kansas staples. But the next big thing in farming just might be something small — small crops, that is. Popular specialty crops like tomatoes, berries and carrots are on the rise in Kansas, according to a report by the Kansas Department of...
The Buzz on Pollinators
Each day we enjoy the benefits of pollinators like bees and butterflies without realizing it. From the food we eat to the plants we enjoy, pollinators are responsible for all of it. In fact, one in every three bites we take is provided by pollinators!
What Are the Different Types of Wheat?
You stuffed yourself with Thanksgiving pie and warm rolls in November. And the smell of Christmas cookies baking fills the air in December. You know you can count on your family’s special baked good, shared year after year, during the holiday season. But, you might not realize that each...
How to Entertain for a Crowd
It’s fun to have a full house of happy, well-fed people, but cooking for a crowd can be intimidating, even for the most experienced host.
Spotlight on Pressure Cookers
You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about pressure cookers — They’re so fast! They’re so easy! They’re so fast! Well, it’s all true. And, depending on the model you get, they just might be able to replace some of your other kitchen appliances.
Behind the Scenes of Pizza Night
How often does your family have pizza at home? If you’re like the average American family, you probably have it a little more than once every two weeks — that’s 30 pizzas per family in a year. Maybe you’re even ABOVE average! You can trace many of pizza’s best ingredients right back to...
The Dirt on Kansas Soil
Maybe you’ve watched your kids making mud pies, marveling at growing flowers, or just tracking dirt in the house! As fun (or aggravating) as that might be, you might not realize just how important that ‘dirt’ is to the food we enjoy eating every day. It’s so important, in fact, that we...
Behind the Scenes of Dinner on the Grill
What would cooking on your grill be like without a Kansas farmer or rancher? It would probably resemble a sad pile of burning coals with no juicy steaks or burgers to tempt you. Let’s take a look at this amazing American tradition that features a lot of delicious Kansas-grown food.
From Farm to Reading Chair: Get to Know Farm Life
We’re all about connecting people with the land. But you don’t always have to roll up your sleeves and get dirty to do that. Sometimes all you have to do is curl up with a good book. Not everyone personally knows a farmer or rancher. And while most of us know the basics of what they do...
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