Not so fast
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Pre-packaged, vacuum-packed, just add water.
Many of us in Kansas live in a world where food comes fast – so...
Hearts and minds
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Each day, farmers and ranchers pull on their boots, roll up their sleeves and go to work outside rural...
Use your head for something other than a hat rack
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
If Billy Crystal’s Fernando character were to visit a Kansas farm this spring you can be sure he wouldn’t...
Prairie fire
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
The smell and sight of spring burning on the Flint Hills evoked this childhood memory.
It started with a spark...
Insight: Agriculture can do the job
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Agriculture is losing producers.No one will argue that point, but larger, more efficient producers are replacing those lost in...
No eggs for breakfast?
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
The egg is in hot water again thanks to recent reports of high cholesterol levels in the U.S....
Kansas is your customer
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
While food safety will always be the cornerstone of our production process, allegiance is making inroads into why and...
Adapting to change
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Without question, agricultural research is one of the most vital investments we can make to feed our increasing population...
Insight: Care and feeding of farm animals
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
cover photo - Ro Irving
Farmers and ranchers have always adhered to sound principles of animal husbandry while providing the best...
Meatless Mondays – forget about it.
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Eliminate meat from my diet?
No way. Just the thought of it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Be honest,...