Mandy Carr Johnson detailed what is happening with consumer eating, buying and consuming trends during the Kansas Livestock Association Convention Nov. 30 in Wichita, Kansas. Johnson is the senior executive director of scientific affairs department at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association where she’s leads a team which looks after technical research in beef safety, product quality, human nutrition and sustainability, as well as the market research and nutrition and health influencer programs. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Johnson details beef consumer trends at KLA Convention 

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.)

Another round of moisture hits Plains states

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

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Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Considerations for cows kept in confinement   

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.)

Southwestern Plains received beneficial moisture

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Navigating winter manure application for beef operations

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

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