Greg Doering Articles

Capitalism and Conservation

7/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

Agriculture's improving efficiency is driven by simple economics. Growing more while using fewer resources is good for both farmers' bottom line and the environment.

Debts of Gratitude

6/7/2021 9:00:00 AM

The past 15 months has proven what I’ve long believed — local elections have the biggest impact on the day-to-day lives of Kansans, and in November we well choose new leaders for school boards and cities across the state.

Storm Watching

5/10/2021 9:15:00 AM

Whether I’m watching a storm from near or far, I always feel incredibly small. The combination of wind and rain and lightning and thunder is the result of two air masses colliding and releasing more energy than the atomic bomb blast at Hiroshima.

The Logistics Logjam

5/3/2021 9:00:00 AM

In time, the market will correct. High prices will cure high prices. Of course, it’s a little easier to be optimistic if you’re not looking for a used truck, trying to buy (or build) a house or securing farm inputs.

Fighting for Agriculture

4/5/2021 9:00:00 AM

It’s OK to believe those who disagree with you are sincere in their beliefs. Engagement requires perspective, logic and reason. And perseverance.

Shots of Spring

3/8/2021 9:00:00 AM

Just as a good dose of spring makes us quickly forget the chill of winter, a shot or two this season will get us to the other side of the pandemic by summer.

Sharing Our Secrets

2/15/2021 9:00:00 AM

While we may not like making the extra effort to talk about our work, I believe it is worth showing everyone the love and care we have for our profession.

Waiting for Someday

2/8/2021 9:00:00 AM

There’s a different satisfaction that comes from completing a project with that one item you saved long ago for the right occasion.

Legislative Priorities

1/4/2021 9:00:00 AM

At Kansas Farm Bureau we have three priorities in this year’s session: broadband, taxes and water. We'll keep our eye on other issues, but those are the big three.

Gift of Tradition

12/14/2020 11:00:00 AM

This year has made me ever more thankful for our family traditions. Even if they will be modified in 2020, it’s a reminder that presence is far more rewarding than presents.