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!
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...
E15 Ethanol Fuel at the Gas Pump
I consider myself to be fairly green—I recycle; I do my best to conserve water and electricity; I eat as locally as I can. But using that specially-marked E15 ethanol gas at the pump? That seemed a little daunting at first. Could my car take more ethanol? Would mixing it with regular gas...
Antibiotics and Vaccines in Livestock
Caring for cattle—it’s a concept that may sound strange to some. How can people say they care for an animal that will end up on the dinner table? For ranchers, taking proper care of their cattle is about animal welfare and a good business practice. In fact, the two go hand in hand....
Fun Facts About Ice Cream
How is ice cream made? What are some different kinds of ice cream? Find out some fascinating trivia about this frozen sweet treat!
Technology on the Farm: Spotlight on GPS
Heading out on vacation? You don’t wrestle with those 20th-century foldout maps anymore. You just plug your destination into your GPS or smartphone. Not only do you get an accurate ETA, but it can also flag food and gas stops along the way. Magic, right? Well, this same technology makes a...
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