Soil moisture is defined as the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of soil. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Reports indicate topsoil moisture levels short, very short in some areas

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.)

Cattle restrictions in place for those states with HPAI 

A Joint initiative of the History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Centennial Farms & Ranches, honor those contributions of the state’s ranching and farming families. (Courtesy photo.)

Applications close May 1 for History Colorado’s Centennial Farms & Ranches Program 

Dairy calves (Photo: Taylor Husz - Maryville, Missouri)

Organizations concerned with final WIC rule reducing access to dairy 

Michigan-based Ag Community Relief delivers Panhandle fire donations 

USDA announces funding for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

USDA, FDA and CDC issue update on HPAI detections in dairy cattle 

Oklahoma Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener. (Courtesy photo.)

Oklahoma governor signs bill granting 4-H students excused absences