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The moment a heifer is born, her DNA can be tested to show her future performance and profitability. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock, Livestock News, Seedstock, Vilhauer

Genetic prediction tests: An accurate means of telling a heifer’s fortune

Traditional commercial heifer selection through phenotypic means can be right on the money, but in some cases, it’s about as accurate as shaking a Magic 8 Ball and expecting the prediction to be true. Read More

From the Editor, Opinion

Mental health remains important to all

Wheat harvest (K-State Research and Extension)

Bergmeier, Crops

Latest WASDE pegs some lower corn, soybean yields

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Crop News

Latest WASDE pegs some lower corn, soybean yields

Colorado Sorghum Field Days

Livestock News

Genetic prediction tests: An accurate means of telling a heifer’s fortune

Hogs (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico)

Pork producers grapple with a post-Ross world 

Home & Family

Arthur Family Easy Sausage Meatballs

Bible - Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Meditation

House plan

Senior couple jogging in the summer park (Photo: iStock - amoklv)

Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity While Aging

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Opinions and Originals

Trent Loos Rural Route Radio Podcast September 22, 2023 By Trent Loos

Trent on the Loos and Across the Pond Video Stream September 22, 2023 By Trent Loos

Mental health remains important to all By Dave Bergmeier

Stand up for you what you believe By Jerry Nine

Time to celebrate life By Trent Loos

Here we go again By Vance Ehmke

Regional Roundup

Spring Pea trials at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln High Plains Ag Lab near Sidney, Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

Results for 2023 Nebraska Pea variety testing released

Horses at a rodeo (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)