The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Spotty rain provided relief in several High Plains states

Participants learn about what makes a diverse pasture during a class at the Noble Research Institute. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Noble: Regenerative ag and livestock go hand-in-hand

Wheat harvest. (Journal stock photo)

Is the ‘going rate’ going up?

(Not pictured) Moderator Ken Eriksen leads a discussion on grain storage, marketing and shipping with panelists (from left) Mike Steenhoek, Scott Sartor and Guy Allen. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Quality infrastructure necessary to keep farmers competitive

Southwest Pork Chops. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Family Features.)

Trump provides opportunity for pork and biofuel to Pacific Rim countries

National Corn Growers Association

NCGA president understands challenge

BASF and the SCN Coalition have championed education and management to address difficult challenge for soybean producers. (Photo courtesy of BASF.)

BASF and SCN Coalition champion education and management

Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland’s ethanol plant in Madrid, Nebraska. (Courtesy photo.)

Biofuels and ethanol key to the future of U.S. agriculture