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Land O’Lakes CEO Praises U.S. Farmers for Their Role in Food Security
Land O’Lakes CEO Praises U.S. Farmers for Their Role in Food Security

The leader of one of America’s largest food and agriculture companies said the country’s farmers should be celebrated for their crucial role in providing food security, even if their work is sometimes overlooked.

K-State Launches Effort to Support Growth of Meat Processors in Kansas 
K-State Launches Effort to Support Growth of Meat Processors in Kansas 

A rush to locally produced meat partly necessitated more than two years ago by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned consumer’s interest in direct-to-consumer processing businesses. 

Effects of Transporting Cattle on Auction Prices
Effects of Transporting Cattle on Auction Prices

Researchers at Kansas State University analyzed 211 livestock video auctions and determined that trucking distance has an effect on the price that buyers are willing to pay.

Retail meat counter
Study compares consumption of beef to plant-based alternatives

Consumers who prefer beef over plant-based protein alternatives said they are willing to pay nearly two dollars more per meal for a burger when dining at a restaurant, according to a study from Kansas State University.

Kansas State Wins National Livestock Judging Championship
Kansas State Wins National Livestock Judging Championship

Kansas State University captured the North American International Livestock Exposition title marking the 15th national championship for K-State’s livestock judging program.

Bob Weaber
KSU's Purebred Beef Unit A 'Head Start on Career In Cattle'

The Purebred Beef Unit at Kansas State University offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience that is directly applicable when they go out into the industry.

Family dining
How COVID-19 Changed America’s Eating Habits

Americans ate much of the same food and at generally the same time during the pandemic, but where Americans ate changed dramatically, according to research by the Hartman Group.