Kansas
Facing a delayed Farm Bill and cost pressures, rural Kansans decide between a senior Ag Committee Republican and a pastor pledging bipartisan independence.
For six generations, members of the Sankey/Laflin family have hauled cattle to Kansas City. As American Royal judges and lifelong exhibitors, Chris and Sharee Sankey reflect on why the new Kansas City, Kan., complex is built for the next century of beef producers.
At K-State’s Gardiner Lecture, Nutrition Scientist Yanni Papanikolaou explains how gold-standard modeling disproved headline-grabbing anti-meat studies — and why beef is vital in the GLP-1 era.
Documenting pasture moves does more than preserve historical records — it unlocks hidden forage potential, takes the emotion out of culling decisions, and proves stewardship to downstream buyers.
Four generations of disciplined genetics take Jett Ranch from 15% Prime to industry-leading carcass quality.
Rooted in data, driven by collaboration and guided by a “we, not me” philosophy, the Ashland, Kan., cattleman has spent decades reshaping the beef business from pasture to plate.
Checkoff-funded initiative funds beef culinary labs in 142 Kansas schools; applications open for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Kansas Sens. Moran and Marshall call for Department of Homeland Security coordination after unannounced federal enforcement shakes farms, packing plants and rural communities near Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal.
Nutrition researcher will explore what large-scale data can — and cannot — tell us about protein, dietary patterns and long-term health.
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.