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Kelsy Sproul Selected for the 2026 CoBank National Partnership in Agricultural Literacy Award

Thursday, July 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. - July 2, 2026 – The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) has selected Kelsy Sproul, a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University, as the recipient of its 2026 CoBank Partnership in Agricultural... Read More.

Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, July 1

KANSAS - This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Temperatures continue to rise as a heat advisory is issued... Read More.

Corn Planted Acreage Down 3% from 2025, Soybean Acreage up 5% from Last Year

Tuesday, June 30

(WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down 3% from last year, according to the Acreage report released today. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.4 million... Read More.

Day 9, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, June 30

KANSAS - This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. After several days of scorching temperatures and dry conditions, farmers... Read More.

KFB’s VOTE FBF Endorses Vicki Schmidt for Governor

Monday, June 29

KANSAS - Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Voters Organized to Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) political action committee announced today its endorsement of Vicki Schmidt for Kansas governor. "Vicki Schmidt has shown throughout her distinguished career in public service she’s willing to listen and make... Read More.

Entries Now Open for KDA Photo Contest

Friday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The beauty of Kansas agriculture can’t be captured by a camera, but we encourage you to try in the annual Kansas Department of Agriculture Photo Contest. KDA is now accepting photo entries, and will continue accepting entries through August 16. This year’s... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

A Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church (Buhler) & Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (Inman) invite local farmers and ag professionals to a Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community on Friday, July 31st at Hilton Garden Inn, Hutchinson, KS. 8:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Names Jana Sittler as Executive Director

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Jana Sittler as its new Executive Director, bringing to the organization more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning fundraising, nonprofit management, agriculture, event operations, stakeholder engagement, marketing, public policy... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Austin Anders, Dickinson County Heritage Center

Wednesday, June 24

Where is the oldest operating C. W. Parker carousel in the world? Where can a person view a collection of more than a thousand farm toys? Where can one see Wild Bill Hickok’s pistol and learn the history of independent telephone companies? These are all part of... Read More.

Day 8, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 24

KANSAS - This is day 8 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest is over halfway complete, resulting in what may be... Read More.

Day 7, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, June 23

KANSAS - This is day 7 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest has come to a halt for many in the... Read More.