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Old Glory adds a pop of color behind these cows grazing in northwest Iowa. (iStock │ #505720290 - DarcyMaulsby)
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Generations of brave men and women fought for our freedom

Memorial Day is a day to honor the brave souls who have fallen after fighting for their country. Memorial Day was celebrated as early as the 1860s following the Civil War. But it officially became a national holiday in 1971. There is not a more committed sacrifice than those w... Read More

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Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Memorial Day marks the start of grilling season

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

High prices have not hindered consumers as beef imports are up

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier

Rabobank: Trade wars won’t burn your Memorial Day BBQ

2025 Memorial Day Weekend events at Fort Larned

Poppy field at sunset in the Harz Mountains. (Adobe Stock │ #113470453 - ohenze)

Poppy: Remembrance of fallen heroes

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Baling hay in Faulkner County on May 16, 2025. Hay growers are trying to work between the raindrops, but are struggling this spring. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Kevin Lawson.)

Rain, cool weather delaying hay

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture

Memorial Day Weekend events at Fort Larned

Peony garden (Photo: AI generated)

Peony: A Memorial Day tradition

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension