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Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

Economists warn tight margins, strong exports and uncertain demand will shape 2026 grain market outlook, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

Disaster, Drought, Floods, hail, Lacey Vilhauer, Tornado, Water, Weather

Meteorologist warns El Niño may bring extremes to High Plains

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Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds

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U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT" Thompson, R-PA, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, left, and Tracey Mann, R-KS, pose for photos in front of a patriotic backdrop May 2, after the Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session in a farm shop north of Gypsum, Kansas (Photo by Tim Unruh.)

House approves farm bill on a bipartisan vote

USDA announces $52 million for public access, wildlife habitat program

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Beef Month celebrated with Governor’s Proclamation and statewide consumer campaign

Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds

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Texas A&M keeps meat science center on main campus

Kelly appoints three to animal health board

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Opinions and Originals

We must strive to do better By Dave Bergmeier

Defining our spiritual war By Trent Loos

A final goodbye to a special Rosie By Dave Bergmeier

Trent Loos: Morning shows – April 29, 2026 By Trent Loos

Choosing a sorghum silage hybrid By Brent Bean

Labor still ranks among top producer concerns By Keaton Dugan

Staff News Articles and Blogs

Lacey Vilhauer

Kylene Scott

Dave Bergmeier

David Murray

Home & Family

Rose bush with fresh and withered flowers. (iStock-#1166477294 │ photographer)

Winter injury showing in Kansas roses this spring

coffee pouring to cup surrounded by coffee beans (Photo: iStock - iWichy)

Is coffee good for you?

Tractor spraying soy field in sunset. (Adobe Stock-#355841291 │ Dusan Kostic)

Pesticide poisoning symptoms can mimic flu

Cooler filled with food for a camping trip. (iStock-#150875029 │ fishysam)

Salmonella outbreak traced to cooler highlights hidden food safety risk

Tool and Tech

GROWMARK launches AI agronomy tool

Feedamite supports predatory mite population growth

Hudson named CEO of BinMaster Technologies

Albaugh introduces Malibu Plus D herbicide to range and pasture market