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

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.

Kansas Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Joel Leftwich joins Inside Ag to talk about a ballot initiative in Denver taking aim at meat processing facilities and how the U.S. Agriculture Partnership Fund is working to educate voters ahead of the November election. For more, visit www.stopthebanprotectjobs.com

Scoular, an agribusiness based in Omaha, is opening an oilseed crush plant in Goodland, KS in Fall 2024. Jeff Frazier, Scoular's Market Development Manager, talks about how this will create value for Kansas farmers and how the growing renewable fuels industry can be something that agriculturists capitalize on.

Midwest Meats Abilene is a craft butcher shop in Kansas that harvests its product in a unique way that has them leading an emerging sector of the industry and providing a community with safe and healthy food.

Talking GPS guidance system technology and how the aurora borealis event cost U.S. farmers millions in profit with economist Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University.

Lawmakers consider funding a bill for relief on the labor front, the KDA hosts an ag summit and Ag Academy registration opens.

Can Brian Sheng’s company, Aquaria, revolutionise water supply by extracting it from thin air? Join us to explore how Aquaria is tackling one of the most overlooked climate challenges: clean water scarcity. Founded by Brian Sheng, Aquaria is pioneering atmospheric water generators that create drinking water from the air. In this episode, we explore the potential of this technology to address the global water crisis and what it will take to make clean water accessible to all. Brian Sheng’s

The agricultural trade deficit and the proposition of two livestock movement regulations.

Talking cow-calf operation herd health in the summer months with Kansas State University professor and veterinarian, Dr. Hanzlicek.

Lawsuit against the EPA for overreach and recognizing mental health advocates.

Testifying about the farm bill and endorsing farm-friendly representatives.

KFB State Affairs manager Claudia Hissong talks about wins for agriculture during the regular Kansas Legislative session and looks ahead to the special session on tax relief.

Movement on the farm bill, endorsements and asking Gov. Kelly for tax relief.

Visit agmanager.info/KFMA to see the executive summary of net farm income for 2023 or reach Mark Dikeman at dikemanm@ksu.edu.

Steep tariff increases on some Chinese imported goods, and resources for energy and solar regulation across the state.

Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries joins Inside Ag to break down how the crop looked on a tour across the state on May 14-16. Harries says the statewide yield estimate is below average but still significantly higher than last year's drought-stricken harvest.

To learn more, visit www.kfb.org/rkap.

With the recent outbreak of Influenza A in dairy herds in Kansas, Dr. Justin Smith joins the Inside Ag podcast to provide some clarification and insight on the virus. He explains the signs and symptoms of the virus, breaks down the effects of the recent transportation order and offers tips for producers to protect against the virus.For the most recent information regarding Influenza A, visit Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detections in Livestock (ks.gov)

Zach Ducheneaux, USDA FSA Administrator, shares more about Farm Service Agency Loans available for Kansas farmers and ranchers. He explains the different types of loans, what they mean and how they benefit producers. He also dives into the financial impact of FSA loans. More information about FSA Loans can be found at USDA Farm Service Agency Home Page