Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Guest Columnist

Kansas Grasslands Report Now Available

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts are pleased to share a new foundational report on Kansas Grasslands that...

Treating disease early vs. precisely

K-State beef cattle experts weigh opportunity cost, disease progression and reassessment when making treatment decisions. When a calf looks “off,” the clock starts ticking. But...

Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies

Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S....

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) 

Qualifying Evergy customers can get help with their energy bills  Topeka, KS – Feb. 4, 2026 – Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)...

Geez I’m glad we don’t have those in Kansas

I’m always raving about all the wildlife and outdoor adventures we have here in Kansas, but much like an inverse bucket list, there are...

Quick showmanship tactical change

Last week's column wuz about funny things I've witnessed down through the years as a bystander/photographer at livestock shows. I ran out of column...

Dangerous blunt-end rails remain on rural roads despite federal highway ban

The death of a 6-year-old Kansas boy highlights deadly hazard allowed on county roads. TURON, Kan. — A dangerous road hazard banned from U.S. highways...

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