Jim Mintert, professor at Purdue University in the Department of Agricultural Economics and director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture, spoke Jan. 26 at the Kansas Commodity Classic in Salina, Kansas. Mintert gave a domestic and global market update. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Economist takes different approach during market outlook session

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall discusses a likely short-term extension of the 2018 farm bill. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Marshall advocates passage of Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Frozen turkeys at a grocery story (Photo: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service)

FTC sues to block supermarket merger

Photo from the Oklahoma Forestry Service prescribed burn at Lake Thunderbird, Feb. 20. (Courtesy photo.)

ODAFF issues fire situation report ahead of concerning wildfire conditions 

IRRIGATION INVESTIGATION — A new study shows impacts of peer influence in agricultural irrigation practices. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Kevin Lawson)

Neighborly influence on irrigation choices could reinforce sustainable practices

Kansas State University researchers continue "extensive" water research to help farmers adjust to changing climate and different weather patterns, says the director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Ogallala Aquifer Summit set for March 18-19 in Liberal

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Ripe milo or grain sorghum. (Courtesy photo.)

Controlling grass in sorghum with iGrowth, Double Team and Inzentechnologies