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West Texas A&M breaks ground on new feedlot, education complex 

In November 2025, West Texas A&M University broke ground on a new research facility that will benefit students and the region. Field Editor Kylene Scott caught up with Dean Kevin Pond and Animal Science Professor John Richeson to talk about the new feedlot education complex. Read More

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Whole foods and proteins advocated in dietary menu

Winter adds to calving stress, but there are ways to mitigate some of that stress, according to Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, DVM. (Photo courtesy of AdobeStock.)
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Healthy cows and calves crucial to success

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Bins of Tomorrow webinar to focus on grain conditioning for profitability

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National Association of Wheat Growers response to Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Secretary Brooke Rollins and former California Ag Secretary A.G. Kawamura at his strawberry farm in Irving, California. (Photo courtesy of USDA.)

Dairy Market Coverage to be expanded

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Poultry and egg production poised for stability

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Lincoln County Cattlemen to have meeting Jan. 21

New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Seven projects to boost specialty crops

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Opinions and Originals

Moisture needed and cattle market remains strong By Jerry Nine
I’ll have mine with more fat By Trent Loos
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A new year’s checklist for borrowers: What ag lenders want to see By Keaton Dugan
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Celebrating women farmers around the globe By Sara Wyant
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A simple, inexpensive whistle can make a lifesaving difference

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What to know about 2025 tax changes

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Extension offers tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

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Studies indicate raccoons are becoming more domesticated, but don’t treat them as pets

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Trogele joins Chappell in receiving Eberspacher award

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Bailey International celebrates 50 years of fluid power leadership 

Kubota unveils autonomous tool for M5 narrow specialty tractor 

Bish Enterprises’ FiberCut 414 earns AE50 recognition from ASABE