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Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Cattle on feed report shows drop of 3% in feedlot inventory

USDA’s cattle on feed report showed a 3% drop in inventory as New World screwworm’s impact felt in Southern Plains. Read More

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USDA announces $100 million New World Screwworm Grand Challenge

Several generations of Jensens pose outside an outbuilding at Jensen Ranch in Courtland, Kansas. (Courtesy photo.)
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Jensen Bros. tries for sweet spot in cattle breeding markets 



Cattle marketing panel at Day 2 of HPJ Live, Wichita, Kansas, Aug. 7. Panel included from left, Skyler Moore, Barrett Broadie, Barrett Simon and Layne Konkel. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Expectations remain high for beef prices

  • January 18, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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Vigilance key to stopping New World screwworm

  • January 16, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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.)

Healthy cows and calves crucial to success

  • January 16, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
Getting bulls back into shape following breeding season is important to their longevity. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

National survey looks at beef producers’ bull-buying decisions

  • January 15, 2026
  • By Sydney Winn │ University of Missouri Extension
Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Cattle fundamentals to monitor into the new year

  • January 9, 2026
  • By Naomi Blohm
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2026 looks promising for livestock producers

  • January 9, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier

Evaluating replacement heifers ahead of breeding season

  • January 8, 2026
  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
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2026 Three-State Beef Conference: What producers need to know to stay ahead in today’s beef industry

  • January 8, 2026
  • By Sherry Hoyer, Erika Lundy-Woolfolk, Chris Clark │ ISU Extension and Outreach
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