Opinion

When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care can have an extensive effect on the quality of life.

As we find ourselves amidst Stress Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder of the profound impact stress can have on our health and daily lives. Stress can be likened to an uninvited guest; it shows up without notice and makes itself at home. Unfortunately, chronic stress can negatively impact mental health, potentially leading to anxiety or depression. It can also impact your physical well-being.

Kansas Farm Bureau is fully engaged in the process of developing policy for members’ consideration at our annual meeting in December. The Resolutions Committee has received your ideas from issue surfacing and we have started developing proposals for the full delegation to consider.

“An advanced civilization must not limit its efforts to science and technology alone.”

By: Michael A. Smith

After having cancelled all research related to gender, this new administration directed the NIH to fund research on regret among transgender patients after they underwent gender-affirming care, claiming that studies showing high positive results from hormone blockers or surgery are fake. Wrong!

The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue that became synonymous with barns. Despite a wide variety of pigments to choose from today, tradition still means there’s plenty of red barns across the countryside.

Mindless Tariffs

Many of my friends and acquaintances disagree with Donald Trump’s “trade war” antics. His constant, inexplicable flip-flops and 180-degree turns make them nervous, and they can see that his unconstitutional tariff policy (the US Constitution gives only Congress the power to tax) is already costing them money.