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Light showers find some parts of the Plains

Light showers did find some parts of the High Plains with generally seasonal temperatures, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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USDA announces $57 million for meat processing expansion 

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Missouri producers can earn or renew beef quality certification

  • October 23, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran listens to concerns expressed by Dodge City community leaders. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Recent ICE raid had unintended consequences too

  • October 23, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Cattle gain a higher amount of lean tissue early in the cattle feeding period and deposit more fat as they age, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension)

Extension feedlot specialist joins K-State

  • October 22, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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Iowa council seeks nominations for beef awards

  • October 12, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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USDA awards WT $9.75 million for beef cattle research facility

  • October 9, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure is becoming more prevalent in feedlot cattle. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

High Plains cattle sales report

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Cattle Report

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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Winners announced from Kansas Junior Livestock Show

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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