Drought stressed cornstalks

Drought alert extended in Missouri by governor

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Health orgs host HPAI call with latest details May 1 

Producers can reduce hay loss with proper storage, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Charles Ellis. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Spradley, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, R-01, visited with constituents in Dodge City, Kansas, April 24. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Mann hosts listening session in Dodge City April 24 

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

From feed to food, grain sorghum has long history in the High Plains 

Calves can get their best foot forward at branding time. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Calves get their best foot forward at branding time 

Cattle import restrictions are in place in 17 states due to confirmed positives of highly pathogenic avian influenza in some dairy herds. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Federal order requires testing for, reporting of HPAI in livestock 

Blue Sky Farms officials broke ground for the Twin Circle Dairy near Lewis Kansas, April 26. The dairy is expected to be home to nearly 25,000 cows and construction should be completed in 2025. Currently Blue Sky Farms has six dairies in Texas and another location where heifer calves are developed. More farm locations provide feed for the cows and heifers, as well as a harvest and hauling business. Watch for more information from the groundbreaking event and speakers. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Blue Sky Farms breaks ground on Edwards County dairy