For more than a century, Kansas Farm Bureau has served Kansas farmers and ranchers through advocacy, education and service. This podcast provides an in-depth view of issues that impact Kansas farm and ranch families.
Fort Hays State University instructor Will Stutterheim and APRN Ashley Beying talk about how to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and offer tips for having a difficult conversation with someone if you are concerned they're experiencing stress or struggling with mental health issues. For a list of resources or to learn more about the Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the year award, visit www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A discussion with Hamilton County alfalfa grower Scot Schwieterman on building a farm by never saying no to opportunity.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
K-State junior Kennedy Holstein joins the show to talk about her experience in Kansas Farm Bureau's Collegiate Fellows program that offers emerging collegiate leaders an opportunity to engage in intentional leadership and personals development while learning firsthand about Farm Bureau policy. To learn more, visit www.kfb.org/Article/KFB-Collegiate-Fellows.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
K-State space weather economist Terry Griffin details how the May 2024 Gannon Storm affected corn planting and production across the Midwest. His recent paper is available at https://agmanager.info/management-finance/precision-agriculture/impact-gannon-storm-corn-production-across-midwestern-usa.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring a recap of the week's agriculture-related news and commentary.
A 5-minute radio program featuring agriculture news and commentary from the last week.
Dalton Henry with U.S. Wheat and Kansas Farm Bureau's Ryan Flickner talk about the history of Food for Peace and how the program can be improved to uphold the original mission of reducing hunger around the world while supporting agriculture here at home.
A 5-minute radio program featuring agriculture news and commentary from the last week.
Engaged Kansas and tinkering with taxes.
Megan and Fred Goossen join Brandi Buzzard to review the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference earlier this month and look ahead at future events.
USDA Financial Assistance and how to make your voice heard.
Farm Bureau Financial Services Crop team is once again providing a Crop Insurance Update webinar – free of charge to anyone interested in attending. This webinar will be hosted by Iowa Farm Bureau on Jan. 31 at 11 am. You can register here: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2025-Crop-Insurance-Update.
Foreign owned land and KFB's Campaign School.
Honoring century farms, Campaign School and specialty crop assistance.
LaVell Winsor and Ashlee Westerhold join the program to talk about Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women, a four-part farm succession planning workshop beginning Jan. 21. For more information or to register, visit https://agmanager.info/events/leaving-lasting-legacy-midwestern-farm-women.
U.S. Department of Energy update and special treasures.
Joe Newland and Terry Holdren discuss Kansas Farm Bureau's annual meeting and what the organization is working on for 2025.
Jordy Nelson and the first calf of the season.
Guest host Brandi Buzzard talks with District 1 YF&R committee representative Brandon Kerwin about the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference featuring keynote speaker Jordy Nelson. The conference is Jan. 10-12 in Manhattan. For more details or to register, visit www.kfb.org/Article/YFR-Leaders-Conference.
Lavell Winsor and Robin Reid join the show to discuss Finances on the Farm, a self-paces, online class designed to enhance farm management skills.
It is Annual Meeting weekend at KFB!
November farm labor survey and an insight about celebrating Thanksgiving as an agriculturist.
Diane Sullivan, driven by her own family's experience with hunger, homelessness and poverty, works to ensure community members have a voice in food policy discussions. She and Brian Klippenstein will discuss the importance of operational freedom is not only to farmers and ranchers, but also low-income families. Visit www.kfb.org/annualmeeting to learn more.
H5N1 impact on egg layers and dairy and the Kansas wheat crop.
Mark Nelson, Kansas Farm Bureau director of commodities, discusses his recent Pinpointing Policy article on tariffs and how they impact the economics of trade, especially for farm commodities. To view the article, visit https://www.kfb.org/Article/Pinpointing-Policy-The-Impacts-of-Tariffs.
KFB's annual meeting and what makes the second Saturday of November special.
How to support local farmers and ranchers this holiday season and KFB Foundation's sporting clay shoot.
U.S. cattle inventory, KFB's Annual Meeting and the beauty of fall in Kansas.
AFBF's calculations from Hurricane Milton, more RKAP success and why you need to vote in the upcoming election.
For more information on today's topic, visit https://www.kfb.org/Article/Electric-Transmission-Current-Topics.
Sustainable fuel tax credits, the Kansas Water Authority's virtual meeting and a night in Vegas with KFB.
Dr. Brad White of Kansas State University and Director of the Beef Cattle Insitute talks about his team's research into Bovine respiratory disease, or Shipping Fever. Bovine respiratory disease costs ranchers in the United States about $900 million annually due to animal death, reduced feed efficiency and treatment costs. The research represents the most comprehensive assessment of risk factors and pathological characteristics of late day pulmonary disease ever reported, generating valuable results that will help ranchers and veterinarians improve animal welfare, mitigate the negative impacts of this disease while promoting antimicrobial stewardship.
The impact of hurricanes in the Southeast and the Rooted in Resilience Women's Retreat.
The Rooted in Resilience Women's Retreat by KFB Women's Leadership Committee is November 22-14 in Valley Falls, KS. The retreat will focus on mental health, self-care and the tools to find balance and build a more enriching life. Learn more about it on this episode of Inside Ag. Registration closes October 15, 2024. Register online: Rooted in Resilience Women's Retreat (kfb.org)
The 2018 farm bill extension has expired and the Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan.
VOTE FBF board members Mike Beying and Jackie Mundt discuss the endorsement process while congressional candidates Rep. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Rep. Sharice Davids and Rep. Ron Estes join in to talk about the value of a VOTE FBF endorsement.
Waters of the U.S. and AFBF and all State Farm Bureaus send a letter to Congress urging the passing of a new Farm Bill.
A hyper-local food hub in Caldwell Kansas, the Border Queen Harvest Hub, exists to create economic opportunities for farms and ranches by establishing a system of production, processing and distribution for local food. Sumner County Economic Development Commision Executive Director, Stacy Davis, and founder of Shop Kanas Farms, Rick McNary, give the low down on why local food systems are imperative for consumers and producers alike. Learn more about Border Queen Harvest Hub here: Border Queen Harvest Hub | Brought to you by Shop Kansas Farms Not in the Caldwell area? See what local producers in your area can offer you through Shop Kansas Farms here: Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau
Guest host Brandi Buzzard talks with Young Farmers and Ranchers committee members Austin and Crystal Moore about the conference, which runs from Jan. 10 to 12 in Manhattan. Learn more at www.kfb.org/yfr.
Congress has must-pass legislation on its plate and KFB's Rural Law Practice Grants.