pat roberts

Wheat breeder Guorong Zhang developed the KS Bill Snyder wheat variety, using parents from the Hays and Manhattan breeding programs. He is pictured with the variety’s namesake, Coach Bill Snyder. (Photo by Bill Spiegel.)
Bill Spiegel, Crops, Editors, Wheat

Kansas Wheat celebrates release of KS Bill Snyder variety

Legendary Kansas State University football coach Bill Snyder saw his named tied to a new wheat variety, Bill Spiegel writes. Read More

Siblings walking in the fields (Photo: iStock - Dave Bergmeier)
Ag News, Columns, Dave Bergmeier, Editorials, Editors, From the Editor, Opinion

Ag week is something we can all celebrate

(Left) Harold Stones is pictured with Franki Roberts and U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts in 2013. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Ag News, Dave Bergmeier, General

Remembering a behind the scenes giant



Dave Bergmeier

Process for 2023 ag bill working its way from farm belt to Beltway

Agricultural Hall of Fame to induct former senator, horticulturist, activist-inventor

Kansas Congressman opens Dodge City office

Roberts’ farewell speech calls for the U.S. Senate to rebuild bridges

Ag group reflects on 2020 and looks ahead

House Ag Committee selects new chairman

Ag committee chair’s portrait unveiled as he rides into retirement

Dave Bergmeier

Eisenhower’s time offers lessons to ponder