VIPs at the SAFFiRE Renewables Biofuel pilot plant groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 28 in Liberal, Kansas. From left: U.S. Representative Tracy Mann, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, SAFFiRE CEO Tom Nealon, Conestoga CEO Tom Willis, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor, Federal Aviation Administration Central Region Deputy Regional Administrator, Debra Sanning, U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office Director Valerie Sarisky-Reed and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Plant groundbreaking to help scale up sustainable aviation fuel, boost local economy 

Paul Dykstra with Certified Angus Beef discussed how influential the 10 percent of Angus-influenced cattle who miss the upper two-thirds of Choice by only 30 points are at the Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kansas, Aug. 20. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Influential 10 percent cattle 

Ashland, Kansas Veterinarian Dr. Randall Spare discussed some key factors when making replacement heifer decisions at the Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kansas, Aug. 20. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Decisions matter for replacement heifers 

Prep is key when facing a disaster. (Journal photo by Shaun Scott.)

Mother Nature is always going to win, so prepare your horses for disasters 

Horses are a key part of beef cattle operations across Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Documentation a must in an emergency 

Brian Lockman agronomist with Hineman Farms, Dighton, Kansas discussed the plot variety trial details with attendees at the Sorghum Connection field day Sept. 11. The event was hosted by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas State University. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Sorghum Connection field day series to help boost yields

Equine disease alerts remind owners to be vigilant about vaccinations 

Jeremiah Nicholson, Ford County, Kansas farmer, expects sorghum harvest sooner rather than later in 2024, especially if hot temps persist. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Adapting to change