Kansas
Whether answering the call as an Idaho volunteer firefighter or managing genetics for her family’s fifth-generation Kansas farm, Leah Scholz is defined by her dedication to her community and her roots.
After nearly 20" of spring rain stalled fieldwork, a fourth-generation Kansas farm is racing 13-hour days to make up a lost June.
Technology changes, but the principles of safe cattle handling and equipment maintenance remain the foundation of a successful, accident-free yard.
Cobalt Cattle VP blazes a path by listening first, learning fast and building the next generation of feedyard leaders.
In southwest Kansas, the Brown sisters are turning a downsized family feedyard into a nimble, data‑driven custom yard that leans on technology, creative cattle sourcing and strong customer relationships to stay full in a tight cattle cycle.
For 100 years, Ed Koger’s family has bought Angus bulls from Dalebanks Angus, proving in the cattle business, the most valuable trait you can breed for is integrity.
Employees at the Kansas beef processing facility voted May 23 to approve a new labor agreement, avoiding any disruption in operations as the previous contract expired.
Angus bull sired by B&B Preeminent sets new record selling 49% for $1.05 million.
Seven interactive stations — from drone-based inventory to advanced nutrition —introduces students to the high-tech complexity and career opportunities behind every finished steer.
With 24-hour care and a 100-child capacity, the new Full Circle Childcare Center aims to solve a critical constraint for families in Kansas’ premier beef processing region.
From targeted nutrition to disciplined phenotypic sorting, learn how Schrader Ranch and Christensen Charolais are building the next generation of productive and efficient females.
Move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
Extension educator shares three priorities to consider postwildfire.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
Production Animal Consultation will host two beef industry summits this spring.
To help support cattle following the recent wildfires, Solvet will be providing CattleZen at no cost to producers impacted by the fires.
FFA helps young people open doors, build lifelong networks and prepare them for future success.
Oklahoma State extension specialists share strategies for producers to consider after a wildfire.
Strong winds, above-average warmth and months of worsening dryness created a “perfect recipe” for wildfires across the Southern Plains, scorching pasture and farmland — with little moisture relief in the forecast.
Here are resources for those looking to donate to ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
High winds and low humidity are expected to continue throughout the week as producers deal with multiple fires that have blazed across Western Oklahoma, Western Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.
Kansas rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe is USRSB’s January spotlight for the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) celebration.
Five beef producers share their highlights from Nashville.
Since 1971, Hibler has chosen horses over tractors and cattle over vacations. His lifelong commitment was honored at the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame with the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award.
Guided by a love for cattle and his family, Bob Foote turned a childhood passion into a thriving cattle enterprise. Foote was inducted posthumously into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
Five beef producers share highlights from Nashville.
Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when feed and labor are tight at home.